Assam Clears Decks for JV With Neyveli For 1000 MW Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Assam government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma continues to move rapidly on scaling up its renewable energy plans. On June 11, the government approved an investment worth Rs 5,000 crore for commissioning and generation of 1,000 MW of solar power in collaboration with Navratna PSU company Neyveli Lignite Corporation, under the aegis of […] Read more
SJVN to collaborate with Assam Govt for renewable energy projects Updated On Thu, Jun 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Assamese government looks bullish on renewable energy as the state and the entire North East region, always blessed with high potential, finally act on it. In the latest development, Director Finance of Shimla based state owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), Akhileshwar Singh met with the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati […] Read more
Jakson Group Commissions Biggest Standalone Solar Project in Assam, 70 MW Amguri Solar Park Updated On Fri, Jun 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Jakson Group, one of the leading energy solution companies, completed the first-ever Solar Park project in Assam. An offshoot of the historic Assam Accord, the 70 MW Amguri Solar Park was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, in the presence of Bimal Borah, Hon’ble Minister of Power, Sports & Youth Welfare, […] Read more
Azure Power commissions 90 MW solar project in Assam Updated On Wed, May 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Renewable energy major Azure Power has announced that it has successfully commissioned its 90 MW solar power project in Assam, the largest in the state. The 90 MW of solar capacity is spread across four districts in Assam – Udalguri, Kamrup, Nagaon, and Cachar. Azure Power said that the solar power project was commissioned in […] Read more
Assam Considers Setting Up Solar Plants in Tea Estates & Factories Updated On Mon, Feb 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Assam tea industry is looking at various ways and means to set up solar projects in the plantation areas and in the barren lands available inside the estates. An interactive meet titled “Opportunities of solar power plants in tea estates and tea factories” was organised on Friday at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre premises. At […] Read more
Oil India to Install 100 kW Green Hydrogen Facility in Assam Updated On Mon, Jan 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Oil India Ltd is setting up a plant to manufacture green hydrogen at its Jorhat oilfield in Assam, the nation’s second-largest state-owned oil explorer said in a statement. “To strengthen its bouquet of clean energy offerings”, the company has initiated action for setting up a 100 kW green hydrogen plant at its Pump station-3 in […] Read more
Assam Continues Focus on Off Grid Solar Systems With Tender for 71,999 Systems Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Assam, faced with challenges of terrain and delivering power to some of the more inaccessible parts of the state, has tried to emulate the Bangladesh example, using solar systems in a big way to ensure energy access for its people. The latest move is a tender by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), inviting […] Read more
Assam Issues Tender for 25 MW Namrup Solar PV Plant Project Updated On Wed, Feb 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) has released a tender for setting up of 25 MWp (20 MWac) solar PV power plant at Namrup thermal power station in the state. The tender has been issued to invite bidders for design, engineering, procurement, supply, transportation, unloading, site development, construction, erection, installation, testing, commissioning, associated transmission […] Read more
ADB Approves $231 Mn Loan to Increase Clean Energy Supply in Assam Updated On Mon, Jan 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $231 million loan to construct the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power (LKHEP) plant in Central Assam, India. This loan is the third and largest tranche of the $300 million Assam Power Sector Investment Program approved by ADB in 2014. The project has so far upgraded the 70-megawatt (MW) […] Read more
