AB Inbev, Baywa Ink Biggest Ever European Corporate Solar Deal Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Belgian beer giant AB InBev has entered into solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with BayWa r.e., global renewable energy developer, for its European brewing operations. The move came as the beer giant wants to power its European operations with 100 percent renewable electricity. As per the 10-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA), Munich based Baywa […] Read more
MNRE Shares List of Insurance Providers for Solar Power Plants Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide some relief to solar energy industry stakeholders, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has shared a list of those insurers who are currently offering products covering various risks associated with the solar power plants. The MNRE said in a statement that it had taken up with the Department […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200MW ISTS-Connected Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Jan 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is February 04, 2020, and the earnest money deposited (EMD) is Rs 4 lakh per MW per project. State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued its Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of developers to set up 1200 MW of ISTS-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power […] Read more
CEL Floats O&M Tender for 1 MW Solar Plant in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The last date and time for submitting the bid application is January 15, 2020 at 11:00 Hrs, and the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at Rs 45,000. State-owned Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) has invited bids for the operation and maintenance (O&M) including round the clock security services at 1 MW solar power plant at […] Read more
The Most Read of 2019 on Saur Energy. What You Want Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy As 2019 rolls to a close, for us at SaurEnergy.com, it’s easily been our best year ever. With 3275 stories done during the year, we ramped up coverage by over 50 percent, when it comes to comparisons with 2018. The results have been there for all to see. Be it reach, engagement or sheer number […] Read more
ICRA Revises Outlook from Stable to Negative for RE Sector Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy On the back of delays in both payments from Discoms and execution of projects, credit rating agency ICRA has revised the year-end outlook for India’s renewable energy (RE) sector from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’. According to the rating agency, country’s renewable energy sector is facing headwinds due to long pending payments by the state Discoms (power […] Read more
Growth of Solar Rooftop in India Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy At a time when the world is facing global warming and the burden on natural resources is increasing there’s a need to switch massively towards cleaner forms of energy such as solar power. Many developed economies in the world have already started their solar programmes by targeting household rooftops. Also, solar power has reached grid […] Read more
Shift Towards EVs Made Future of Li-ion Batteries Bright: Vibhas Verma Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The prospects for lithium batteries right now and in the future are very positive. There is a lot of hype around lithium batteries which makes it a trending market. The shift that India and many other countries have made towards electric vehicles has made the future of lithium batteries very bright in every part of […] Read more
SECI Invites EoI for Buying & Blending Power with Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date and time for submission of response to this Eol is January 31, 2020 till 5:30 pm. With an aim to blend power generated from various sources with renewable energy (RE), state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from various power generators. As per the SECI […] Read more