ADB Approves $148.5mn To Boost RE, Power Distribution In Sikkim Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $148.5 million loan to help strengthen, modernize, and climate-proof distribution systems to enhance the reliability, quality, and resilience of electricity supply in Sikkim, India. The scope of work also includes boosting renewable energy systems. Philippines-headquartered ADB will help develop a financial sustainability strategy and a plan to […] Read more
Transmission Firm Gets No Relief From CERC For Projects In Himalayan Region Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest order, denied any relief to a transmission network service provider over a plea to revise its Operations and Maintenance (O&M) norms. The petitioner-Teestavalley Power Transmission Limited (TPTL), in its plea before the CERC, asked the Commission to relax the norms under its “power to relax” powers. TPTL […] Read more
Indian Army Launches First Solar Plant in North Sikkim Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Seeking to harness renewable energy for the benefit of its troops working in remote conditions, the Indian Army has recently inaugurated the first green solar energy plant in Sikkim. The facility, which uses vanadium-based battery technology, was built at an altitude of 16000 ft. in the northern part of the state and has a capacity of […] Read more
Top 10 States for Renewable Energy Installations in Last 4 Years Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A list of the top 10 states that have implemented the maximum amount of renewable energy projects in the last four years. As part of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India has undertaken to install at least forty percent of its total electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel […] Read more
NIT For 1000 MW Solar Projects in North Eastern States Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar projects will be developed on a build, own and operate basis by the SPDs in northeastern states including Sikkim. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) inviting online bids for setting up of 1000 MW Grid-Connected Solar Power Projects in the North-Eastern States including Sikkim, under […] Read more
Sikkim Becomes 22nd State to Join UDAY Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sikkim would derive an Overall Net Benefit of approximately Rs. 207 crores through UDAY by way of cheaper funds, reduction in AT&C and transmission losses, interventions in energy efficiency, etc. during the period of turnaround. The Government of India and the State of Sikkim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Scheme Ujwal […] Read more
