Odisha Targeting 1500 MW of Solar Generation Capacity by 2022 Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Odisha has decided to boost its share of renewable energy with the state government setting a new target of 1500 MW solar power capacity by 2022. The coastal state of Odisha has decided to boost its share of renewable energy with the state government setting a new target of achieving 1500 MW of solar power […] Read more
Sterlite Power Concludes Refinancing of GPTL Project With HDFC Bank Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power has successfully completed the refinancing of the loan for the Gurgaon Palwal Transmission Limited (GPTL) project with HDFC Bank. Leading global power transmission player – Sterlite Power has announced that it has successfully completed the refinancing of the loan for the Gurgaon Palwal Transmission Limited (GPTL) project, within 3 months of the project […] Read more
5.5 GW PV Additions in India in FY21; 15% Decline due to COVID-19: ICRA Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to ICRA, the solar PV capacity additions in FY 2020-21 are expected to remain subdued given the continued execution challenges due to COVID-19. The domestic solar PV capacity additions in FY 2019-20 has remained lower by about 15 percent than the previous estimate of 7-7.5 GW, mainly on account of the disruption in supply […] Read more
Vestas Wins Wind Turbine Orders Worth 429 MW in North America Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has received orders worth 429 MW for the supply of wind energy turbines for projects in development in North America. Global wind major Vestas has announced that it has received orders worth 429 MW for the supply of wind energy turbines for projects in development in North America. The first is an order placed […] Read more
JinkoSolar to Supply PV Modules Worth 126 MW for Chile Project Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar will supply 126 MW of solar modules for the expansion of an existing 160 MW solar PV park in Chile. JinkoSolar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, has announced that it will supply 126 MW of solar modules for the expansion of an existing 160 MW solar PV park in Chile. […] Read more
New Battery Electrolyte That can Boost Performance of EVs Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A team of scientists has invented a new lithium-based electrolyte, that they show can pave the way for the next generation of battery-powered EVs A team of scientists at Stanford University has invented a new lithium-based electrolyte, that they show can pave the way for the next generation of battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs). In a study published […] Read more
Valid PPAs Before Aug 1 to get Exemption on Higher Duty on Imports Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar projects with valid PPAs before August 1, 2020, will be exempted from the proposed higher import duty on solar equipment and components. Solar power developers, that are still on course or in the process of starting work on the development of new solar projects in the country might be exempted from paying the newly proposed […] Read more
Foreign Firms Attracted to Competitive Bidding in Indian Solar Tenders: CRISIL Updated On Sat, Jul 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rating agency CRISIL has said the absence of any formal duty on imports at the time of project tendering and lower returns globally in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak have resulted in competitive tariff rates in the solar energy sector. According to the agency, a chance coming together of several positives has led to […] Read more
NLC India, CIL Form JV to Co-Develop 5 GW Solar & Thermal Assets Updated On Sat, Jul 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy NLC India has signed a pact with state-owned CIL to form a JV to develop 5,000 megawatts (5 GW) of solar and thermal power assets across the country. Navratna mining and thermal power genco NLC India has announced that it has signed a pact with state-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) to form a joint venture (JV) to develop 5,000 megawatts (5 […] Read more
