MNRE’s Recent Notification Clarifies Applicability of ALMM Order Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has received representations seeking clarifications about certain aspects of ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) Order, 2019. In response to this, the Grid Solar Power Division of the ministry has issued a notification, inviting attention to key provisions/instructions relating to the ALMM Order. Check the Official […] Read more
AP High Court Throws Out 6.4 GW State Solar Auctions Updated On Fri, Jun 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh High Court declared yesterday that the state government’s 6.4 GW solar project auctions were bad in law, and quashed the request for selection (RfS) and power purchase agreement (PPA) for the same. The move follows a petition filed by Tata Power Renewable Energy in January this year, where it was contended that the […] Read more
Impact of Global Shift of Funds Away From Fossil Fuels on India: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jun 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero Emissions (NZE) roadmap by 2050 is compatible with the Paris goal of restricting the temperature increase to below 1.5 degree Celsius. As per the NZE roadmap, the use of unabated fossil fuels declines sharply to just over a fifth of the total energy supply. More than two-thirds of […] Read more
GE Renewable to Dismantle Decommissioned Wind Turbines in Germany Updated On Mon, Jun 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy California-based GE Renewable Energy and German company Neowa GmbH have signed an MoU for a multi-year agreement to dismantle decommissioned Germany-based onshore wind turbines and recycle a variety of components—including blades—during partial and full repowering, contributing to the lifecycle circularity of the wind industry. The companies will also jointly explore the potential to expand Neowa’s unique […] Read more
Norway’s Wind Catching Systems Unveils 1000 ft Tall Multi-turbine Floater Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Is the basic design used in offshore wind production today the right one? Is a technology based on that of old Dutch corn mills truly the most efficient method for offshore wind power production? Is the current technology, while performing well on land and bottom-fixed offshore developments, the best system on a floater? These are […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh-based Lithium Urban Acquires SmartCommute Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy UP-headquartered Lithium Urban Technologies, a leading corporate sustainable mobility solutions provider, announced today its 100% acquisition of SmartCommute, an end-to-end Employee Transport Services SaaS platform. With this move, the company now looks forward to evolving into a full-stack transportation solutions provider across form factors, providing the required mettle to lead India’s progress in the smart […] Read more
TATA Power’s TP Saurya Wins 250 MW PV Projects at Maharashtra Auction Updated On Tue, May 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy TP Saurya Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Power, announced recently that it has bagged 250 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects to be built at the Dondaicha Solar Park in Dhule, Maharashtra, at a solar auction organised by Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHGENCO). To achieve this feat, the company won the full capacity of 250 MW […] Read more
Over 12.3 GW of Wind-Solar Hybrid Tenders Issued in India Till Date: JMK Updated On Fri, Apr 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy India has enormous potential for wind and solar energy. But, due to the intermittent and inconsistent nature of both solar and wind power, the Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) for standalone solar and wind power plants is low. This issue can be partially resolved by blending the energy generated from the two sources as a hybrid […] Read more
Finance Needs to be at the Centre of India’s ‘Net Zero’ Discussion: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Apr 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy India must exploit the growing pool of global capital as well as tap the resources of oil and gas majors pivoting to renewable energy With U.S. climate envoy John Kerry’s visit to India a rumour of a potential net zero announcement by India is doing the rounds. A recent flurry of reports and commentary has […] Read more