West Bengal Gets Proposal for 800 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy West Bengal has received a proposal for 800 MW solar power project with an estimated investment of Rs 3,000 crore from a private investor The West Bengal government has received a proposal for 800 megawatts (MW) solar power project with an estimated investment of Rs 3,000 crore from a private investor, state Power Minister Sobhandeb […] Read more
Jharkhand Tenders for 2 MW Canal-Top Solar Project Again Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Jharkhand has reissued its tender for the deployment of 2 MW canal-top solar power project at the Sikidiri Canal in Ranchi. The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has reissued its tender for the deployment of 2 MW grid-connected canal-top solar power project at the Sikidiri Canal in Ranchi. According to sources, the tender has […] Read more
South Carolina’s Largest Solar Project Begins Operation Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Cubico and Cypress Creek have announced the successful energisation of 106 MW Palmetto Plains, South Carolina’s largest solar project in operation. Cubico Sustainable Investments, a global investor in renewable energy backed by two of Canada’s largest pension funds, and Cypress Creek Renewables, a leading national solar and storage company, recently announced the successful energisation of […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL, IFC Collaborate to Assess Battery Storage Demand Updated On Sat, Aug 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The motive behind the move is to ensure sustainable and reliable power distribution and to formulate a business model for storage deployment in distribution utilities. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL), a distribution arm of Tata Power, has entered into an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, […] Read more
Environment Ministry Trims Lease Rent on Wind Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Environment Ministry has decided to relax the lease rent of Rs 30,000 per megawatt charged mandatorily from wind power companies. In a bid to boost investments in wind power projects and provide clean energy at cheaper rates, the Environment Ministry has decided to relax the lease rent of Rs 30,000 per megawatt (MW) charged mandatorily from […] Read more
Interview: Govt Can Create Better Awareness for Promotion of Energy Efficiency Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The government could go one step further and create better awareness by highlighting various technologies that aid in improving energy efficiency in industries and buildings. In addition, the success of Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s Perform-Achieve-Trade (PAT) scheme can also be scaled up to other sectors at faster rate than is happening today. These coordinated activities […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Tender for Solar Projects Worth 1 MW at Tourist Locations Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tourist Corporation of Gujarat has issued a tender for setting up of on-grid solar systems, solar parking lots, and off-grid solar benches at various smart tourist locations in the state. The Tourist Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. (TCGL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for setting up of on-grid solar systems, solar […] Read more
UKCI to Invest £14 mn on 250 MW Wind Projects in South Africa Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy UKCI has announced an approximate £14 million agreement with H1 Holdings to support the development of 250 MW of wind energy projects across South Africa. The UK Climate Investments (UKCI) has announced an approximate £14 million (R253 million) agreement with H1 Holdings to support the development of 250 MW of wind energy projects across South […] Read more
Indian Oil Planning Rs 25,000 cr Investment in Clean Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Oil plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore in clean energy projects, including solar, wind plants, biofuels plants, and solar panels at filling stations The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has revealed its plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore in clean energy projects, including solar and wind power plants, biofuels plants, and solar panels at filling […] Read more
