Falling Solar, Wind Tariffs Threaten SJVN’s Core Hydro Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The lower tariffs offered by solar and wind projects in India seem to have dented the avenues of SJVN’s pet hydroelectric power projects. The top management of the company has also taken an account of the same in its latest Annual Report for the last fiscal. In the pursuit of expanding its footprint in the […] Read more
ONGC Invites Bids To Setup 1 GW Hybrid Power Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy ONGC has issued a tender for the development of ISTS-connected co-located wind-solar hybrid power projects with a total capacity of 1 GW (500 MW Solar and 500 MW Wind) on a Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) basis anywhere in India. The deadline for bid submissions is October 23, 2024. ONGC said, “The commissioning period will be […] Read more
India May Add 30 GW Of Renewable Capacities In 2024-25 Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy India seems to be racing towards achieving a record-breaking renewable capacity addition number in 2024-25. The rise in pace of solar and wind energy installations in the first seven months of calendar year 2024 indicates every probability of record capacity additions. This will follow a strong show in 2023, when 18.5 GW of renewable energy […] Read more
Extreme Temperatures: CEA Issues Clarifications To Wind Companies Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued clarifications for the wind power companies related to their compliance with the norms related to extreme temperatures. This clarification came to the forth after the Wind Power Producers Association (WIPPA) approached the Ministry of Power. The association had earlier apprised the ministry about the hurdles in obtaining Connectivity […] Read more
India’s Renewable Capacity Surpasses 150 GW: MNRE Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s total renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) has now touched 150 Gigawatt (GW), latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) reveals. The latest data from the ministry for the month of July shows that India added a total of 1733.66 MW of new solar capacities. During the same period, India […] Read more
GAIL, RRVUNL Collaborate For 1 GW Solar & Wind Project Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy GAIL Limited and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) recently joined hands to set up around 1 GW of solar and wind projects in suitable land parcels, thus creating an opportunity for Round the Clock (RTC) power. Both parties will work together towards setting up around 1,000 MW of solar and wind projects in […] Read more
Budget 2024: Govt Imposes New Customs Duty On Solar Glass Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget for 2024-25 before the Parliament. The minister talked about several steps taken by the government towards India’s sustainable energy transition besides rolling out some more plans of the government to boost the growth of the renewable energy industry in the sector. She also talked about […] Read more
India To See 8% Rise In Electricity Consumption In 2024: IEA Report Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that India’s total electricity consumption is set to rise by around 8 percent in 2024. It also said that power consumption is set to the rise significantly in countries like China, India and the United States (US). IEA’s latest report titled ‘Electricity Mid-Year Update’ talked […] Read more
Repsol, EDF Ink Deal For Offshore Wind Project In Spain & Portugal Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Repsol and EDF Renewables reached an agreement to join forces in view of the future offshore wind tenders in Spain and Portugal, given that the Iberian Peninsula offers significant growth opportunities. To develop its portfolio of renewable projects, the company has set an investment framework of between €3 and €4 billion net until 2027. Repsol […] Read more
