Trend Analysis: Govt Funding for Grid Connected Solar Rooftops Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the ratio of allocation of funds for the grid-connected solar rooftop segment has been declined sharply. With an aim to promote solar energy in the country, government has taken various significant measures in the past few years including amendments in policies, releasing funds under various schemes for the sector etc. However, most of the […] Read more
Could Solar Energy power Indian homes for free? Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Imagine running all your electricity-hungry home appliances and devices at home as much as you want and paying zero or near-zero electricity bill. This is already an accepted way of life for many people in Germany, a handful of American states, and a few other countries around the world where electricity tariffs have not just […] Read more
Rs 183 cr in Funds Released for Mega Solar Projects in FY 19-20 so far Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has detailed the amount of funds released by the centre for the development of ultra mega solar parks in India over the last four financial years. In his reply to a question on solar power production across states, Union Minister for Power, News & Renewable Energy and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship RK Singh, […] Read more
Saipem Bags two Contracts Worth €750 mn for Offshore Wind Farms Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Saipem has been awarded two EPCI contracts for the development of two offshore wind farms in Scotland and Taiwan for a combined amount of Euro 750 million. Saipem has announced that it has been awarded two EPCI contracts for the development of two offshore wind farms in Scotland and Taiwan for a combined amount of […] Read more
Tata Power Exec Reshuffle: Srinivasan to Chair Delhi Distribution, Banga to Head T&D Biz Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a significant executive reshuffle in Tata Power, Ganesh Srinivasan, who was heading the transmission & distribution (T&D) business, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL). He will take charge, with effective from December 2, 2019, from Sanjay Banga, who has been now elevated […] Read more
MERC Approves Rs 2.52/kWh Tariff for Procurement of 500 MW Wind Power Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy MERC has approved the tariff of Rs 2.52/kWh for the procurement of 500 MW wind power as requested by the MSEDCL in its last petition. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has in its latest order approved the tariff of Rs 2.52/kWh for procurement of 500 MW wind power as requested by the Maharashtra State […] Read more
Power, Solar Sector, Discoms in Focus in Parliament. Here Is What Was Said. Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The answers by Power Minister R.K. Singh in parliament yesterday, while placing on record the hard figures when it comes to the power sector and renewables, particularly solar power, also underscored the minister’s continued confidence in India meeting its renewable energy goals. We take a look at the key takeaways. The Saubhagya scheme, or the […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 7.5 GW Leh and Kargil Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for the development of a 7.5 GW solar projects in Leh and Kargil The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for the development of a 7.5 GW ultra mega solar […] Read more
India’s Power Generation Capacity Reaches 365 GW: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s installed power generation capacity has reached 365 GW, which is sufficient to meet the country’s electric demand, Parliament was informed recently. India‘s installed power generation capacity has reached 364.9 gigawatts (365 GW), which is sufficient to meet the country’s electric demand, Parliament was informed recently. Besides, the peak, as well as energy requirement deficit, was less […] Read more
