Direct Benefit Transfer: State Saves 33 MU of Power in Agriculture Sector Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy In Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, a trial programe for the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) program for agricultural energy connections was begun around a year ago. During the 2020–21 financial year, the 26,083 agricultural connections used around 101 million units of power. Since the program was introduced, the number of connections have climbed to 28,393 […] Read more
AP Identifies 29 Locations For 33 GW PSP Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh has identified about 29 locations across the state for development of Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PSP) totaling the capacity of 33 GW in 1.45 lakh acres of land in Kadapa, Kurnool, Anantapur districts. Rolling out the PSP projects, Non-Conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited will help lease around 5 lakh acres […] Read more
RE Success Could Have Prevented Frequent Power Cuts In AP Updated On Mon, Jun 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh could have averted the power crisis over the last few months had it met its renewable energy targets. This was the finding of a report from Climate Risks Horizons, a Bengaluru based Thinktank. AP experienced more power cuts than other states in India facing a power crisis. According to the report from Climate […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh And Adani Green Sign 60,000 Cr MoU Updated On Wed, May 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh and Adani Green Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 23 to set up two mega green energy projects at an estimated cost of Rs 60,000 crore in the State. Besides establishing a 3,700 MV hydro storage project, the renewable energy company will also set up a 10,000 MW Solar Power […] Read more
Bihar Signs Agreement with SECI; Rajgir, Gaya to Get 24X7 Green Power Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) has signed an agreement with the Central Government owned PSU – Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) – in order to provide clean electricity to the two cultural centers and key tourist spots of Bodh Gaya and Rajgir. Bihar will be the first state in the country […] Read more
Construction Of World’s Largest Integrated RE Storage Project Started In AP Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Construction of the world’s largest and first of its kind renewable energy storage project began at Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh on May 17. With a pumped storage capacity of 10,800MWh per day, the 5230 MW renewable energy generation project is coming up at an investment of $3 billion by Hyderabad based developer Greenko Group by […] Read more
E-mobility in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati gets BEE push Updated On Mon, Apr 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Union power ministry-led Bureau of Energy Efficiency has given its consent to the Andhra Pradesh energy department to retrofit existing engines of 200 auto rickshaws in Tirupati and 100 in Visakhapatnam with electric kits and swappable batteries. As a pilot project, three internal combustion engine autos were converted to electric in Tirupati and have […] Read more
“Land is governed not only by ownership but also by the nature of ownership on record and on the ground” Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy When it comes to renewable projects in India, one of most critical yet underestimated aspects remains land acquisition. Always a sensitive issue in the country, land acquisition for renewable projects can be a really tricky issue for many developers, leading to long, and expensive project delays. While local land aggregation firms and individuals have always […] Read more
Greenko raises $750 M from bond sale to create energy storage facility Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Greenko Wind has raised USD 750 million from a global bond issue for creating an energy storage facility in Andhra Pradesh, company officials said on Thursday. The company secured pricing of 5.50 per cent for its USD 750 million green bond issuance after starting the roadshows on Wednesday, bankers said. The bonds, raised by Greenko […] Read more
