West Bengal Government Planning for Floating Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The West Bengal government is planning to develop floating solar power projects in a big way as it does not require a large tract of land. The West Bengal government is planning to develop floating solar power projects in a big way as it does not require a large tract of land, a minister said on September 25, 2020. The government is exploring […] Read more
200 MW Solar Park Launched in West Bengal by Chief Minister Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a 200 MW solar energy park in West Bengal with a total investment of Rs 1200 crore. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a 200 MW solar energy park in West Bengal with a total investment of Rs 1200 crore that will also entail major employment opportunities in the state. The project involves foreign funding by way of debt […] Read more
Tata Power Signs PPA to Commission Solar Carport for Apollo Kolkata Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power, India’s largest power company has announced that it has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Apollo Gleneagles Hospital to commission the biggest carport in Indian Health Sector. This will be the biggest carport in the state of West Bengal, with 335 kWp capacity. The project is expected to generate approximately 4.26 lakhs […] Read more
Titagarh Wagons Ties up With Fourth Partner Energy for 4.8 MW Solar Power Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Titagarh Wagons has signed a PPA with Fourth Partner Energy to procure 4.8 MW of solar power to meet ~25% of its annual electricity demand with clean energy India’s largest private-sector manufacturer of passenger and freight trains Titagarh Wagons Limited, has announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Fourth Partner Energy to […] Read more
KfW Grants Rs 600 Cr Loan for 125 MW Solar Project in West Bengal Updated On Thu, Aug 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy KfW has granted a Rs 600 crore loan to WBSEDCL for the work on the first phase of a 125 MW solar project in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. German state-owned development bank KfW has granted a Rs 600 crore loan to the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) for the […] Read more
Adani Transmission Acquires Alipurduar Transmission From Kalpataru Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission has signed definitive agreements with Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd for acquiring Alipurduar Transmission for around Rs 1,286 crore. Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), one of India’s largest private sector power transmission companies, has signed definitive agreements with Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) for acquiring Alipurduar Transmission Ltd in a manner consistent with Transmission Service Agreement and […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions Rooftop Solar System on Tallest Building in Kolkata Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has commissioned a rooftop solar plant on top of the tallest skyscraper in Kolkata – ‘The 42’ residential building. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and comprehensive EPC solutions & rooftop solar provider, has announced that it has commissioned a rooftop solar project on top of the tallest skyscraper in Kolkata […] Read more
Global Report Showcases Success of E-Buses Deployment in Kolkata Updated On Tue, Jun 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy As part of its extensive work on EVs, IEA as a part of its latest flagship report has presented a case study showcasing the success of e-buses in Kolkata As part of its extensive work on electric vehicles (EVs), the International Energy Agency (IEA) as a part of its latest flagship report – the “Global […] Read more
Bengal Chief Minister Joins Building Chorus Against Electricity Act Amendments Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Electricity Act Amendment Bill (2020), slated for a possible introduction in the coming session of parliament, faced a predictable salvo yesterday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banejee termed its provisions ‘anti- federal’ and even ‘inhuman’ to be brought up at a time when the pandemic is raging. In a strongly-worded letter to Prime Minister […] Read more
