Early Stage VC SeaFund Invests in 5 DeepTech Startups Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Early stage focused Seafund Ventures has invested INR 5 crore across five sustainability focused startups. The fund plans to invest 20% of its entire investible corpus in clean energy and the EV value chain including sectors like transportation, logistics and circular economy. SeaFund is currently raising its second fund with a target corpus of INR […] Read more
BP Completes Repowering Wind Farm of 300 MW Capacity Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy BP has completed repowering its wind farm in Indiana for 300 MW capacity. The Fowler Ridge 1 project, established in central Indiana, entailed the upgradation of 40 of the 162 turbines. This encompassed the installation of 120 individual blades and 40 new nacelles. These boast power generation equipment and transformers on top of the wind towers. […] Read more
E-Mobility Startup Baaz Bikes Eyes New Subscription Models with $8 Mn Funding Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Baaz Bikes, an electric mobility platform that helps gig workers make deliveries by its in-house designed bikes supported by automated battery swapping infrastructure, has pocketed $8 Mn in its Series A funding round. The funding round was led by BIG Capital based in Singapore. It also saw participation from Japan-based Rakuten Capital, Kalaari Capital, 9Unicorns, […] Read more
Ray of Hope for Central Africa with 25 MW Danzi Solar Park Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central African Republic has unveiled a 25 MW solar park that boasts battery storage. The project has been established in the Danzi village, near Bangui- the capital city of the Central African Republic. The initiative will provide power to nearly 250,000 people in the city. Just 35% of Bangui has been electrified so far, […] Read more
NTPC REL Floats Tender for BOS Package of 1200 MW Wind Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The renewable energy arm of India’s largest energy conglomerate NTPC, NTPC REL has floated a tender for the BOS package of ISTS-connected wind energy projects of nominal capacity of 1200 MW with greenshoe option of upto 300 MW at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. The last date for receipt of bids comprising both techno-commercial bid and […] Read more
West Bengal Discoms Operate Without Any Clear Mandate On RPO Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electricity distribution companies in West Bengal have been struggling on a different front when it comes to their handling of renewable energy portfolios. The state, which has merely 636 MW of total installed renewable power capacity (excluding hydro) till recently, was clueless about its Renewable Purchase Targets (RPOs). Legal complexities and litigations have kept the issue pending, […] Read more
Tata Power Receives First Set of BESS for 120 MW Energy Project Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power has received the first set of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for 120 MW Energy Project from TATA AutoComp, a conglomerate that provides products and services to the Indian and global automotive OEMs. The BESS is for a capacity of 6 GWh. Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power received the BESS […] Read more
Roofsol Energy to Execute 11.53 MWp Solar Rooftop in Ludhiana Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mumbai-headquartered firm engaged in providing ground mount and solar rooftop solutions for the commercial & industrial sector, Roofsol Energy Pvt Ltd has been awarded a rooftop solar project at Sharmanji Yarns Pvt Ltd, a spinning mill in Ludhiana, Punjab, for a capacity of 11.53 MWp. The rooftop project will employ high-efficiency N-type 690 Wp modules […] Read more
Top 5 Reasons Why India’s Power Demand Exceeded Projections Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s power demand has been rising steadily. The country’s higher than anticipated peak demand has been in the news, with peak demand touching a lifetime high of 223 GW in June 2023 when peak deficit touched 0.17 percent. As per the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) released by the Central Electricity Authority, the peak demand […] Read more