PM KUSUM: Ambitions Continue to Overpower Ground Work in 2023 Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power R.K. Singh has informed that 2.73 lakh standalone solar pumps have been installed under PM-KUSUM as on October 31, 2023. Not surprisingly, Component A has barely seen installations, with Component C being disappointing. Component B has fared better relatively. Component A Installations Fail to Impress […] Read more
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Raises INR 1,500 Cr via QIP Route Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWRE) has announced the completion of a fundraise of INR 1,500 crore through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) route. The Securities Issuance Committee of Board of Directors, at its meeting held on December 14, 2023, approved the issue and allotment of 4,32,27,665 equity shares of face value Re. 1 each […] Read more
BluPine Energy Achieves Financial Closure for 120 MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Company BluPine Energy, established in India by global infrastructure investor Actis, announced financial closure for its 120 MW solar project situated in Gujarat, secured under the GUVNL 16 tender. The electricity generated from this plant will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 25 […] Read more
Delhi Adds 500 New Electric Buses, Total Numbers Touch 1300 Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Today, the Delhi government flagged off 500 new electric buses. With the addition of 500 new buses, the total number of electric buses in the national capital touched 1300, the largest number of buses in any city. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attended the flagging-off event of the new […] Read more
“The Cabling In Solar Systems Is Designed to Exceed the 25 Year Warranty”, Hemant K Mehta, Elegar Kerpen Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based German cable firm Elegar Kerpen has been among the many firms leveraging the solar opportunity for faster growth. The cable maker was in the news recently after completing the acquisition of LEONI Cables Solutions (India) Pvt. Limited, making the German firm among the leading cable manufacturers in the country. SaurEnergy spoke to Hemant K […] Read more
UP Identifies 195 Acres Of Land To Setup Solar Plants Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest notification, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) listed a total identified land of up to 195 acres under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The department said that this land parcel, owned by the government’s farmers in some places, could be diverted for setting up grid-connected solar power plants under the […] Read more
Europe On Track For 56 GW Solar Additions In 2023 Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Continuing a third straight year of over 40% growth, Europe is set to add 56 GW of solar capacity in 2023. The data comes from SolarPower Europe, the trade body representing the European solar industry. The report also cautions that the continent might be pushing the limits of its ability to absorb solar capacity, as […] Read more
Mingyang Rolls Out World’s Largest Offshore Wind Turbine of 18 MW Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world, China-based Mingyang Smart Energy has rolled out its 18 MW offshore wind turbine at its manufacturing base Shanwei. MySE 18.X-20 MW, is now the world’s largest offshore wind turbine with reference to capacity and rotor diameter. Features The turbine boasts flexible power ratings varying from 18.X to […] Read more
Accelerating Renewables Can Prevent Rail Network Congestions: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian Railways can better utilise its resources and serve the Indian economy more effectively if policymakers focus on accelerating renewable energy generation rather than expanding coal freight by rail, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds. The IEEFA report analyses various forecasts by different agencies of the Indian government and […] Read more
