PEDA Issues Tender for 2 MW Solar Project in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy PEDA on behalf of BBMB has issued an RfP for setting up solar PV projects of 2 MW capacity at the Neilla Bhakra Dam Village in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) on behalf of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP), inviting bids from eligible bidders […] Read more
India’s Renewable Capacity Additions to Fall in Next 5 Years: BTI Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s renewable capacity additions in the next five years is expected to fall down from previous estimates due to COVID-19 disruptions, according to BTI India’s total solar and wind (renewable) power capacity additions in the next five years is expected to reach only 35 gigawatt (GW) and 12 GW, respectively, down from previous estimates due […] Read more
Govt Extends All Deadlines for ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ Plan on Request Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the timelines of each activity of its request for proposal (RFP) for the development and implementation of India’s ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG) plan. The reason behind deadline extension is quoted by MNRE as “in view of the prevailing situation and lockdown in […] Read more
ReNew Power Inks Pact to Buy AI & ML Startup Climate Connect Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to access energy management services, Gurugram-headquartered renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) ReNew Power has signed a definitive pact to acquire Regent Climate Connect Knowledge Solutions Pvt Ltd (Climate Connect), a specialist in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Startup Climate Connect was co-founded by Nitin Tanwar and Sanand Sule, alumni […] Read more
Germany Raises Offshore Wind Power Goal to 40 GW in 20 Yrs Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The German Cabinet has passed a bill that would set a goal of 40 GW of offshore wind power capacity installation by 2040, marking a surge of almost five-fold. The move came as the German government wants to significantly surge its offshore wind energy capacity from current 7.5 GW (approx) to 40 GW as part […] Read more
The GoSun Flow Offers Solar Powered Purifier, Sanitation System Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy GoSun, a Cincinnati, Ohio based distributed solar products firm has launched what it claims to be the world’s first portable, solar-powered water purification and sanitation system. The US firm hopes to target a large addressable market for effecive and economical solar powered products gradually. The GoSun Flow is small enough to fit into a backpack, […] Read more
ReneSola Sells 10.4 MW Solar Portfolio to Nautilus in Minnesota Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a series of the fourth transaction between the two companies, ReneSola Ltd, a leading solar project developer, has sold its 10.4 MW community solar portfolio to Nautilus Solar Energy, owner and operator of distributed and utility-scale solar energy projects. The solar projects’ portfolio is comprised of 8 single-axis tracker solar installations, each commonly referred […] Read more
MNRE Warns Against Fraudulent Websites for PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a precautionary warning for people against fraudulent websites claiming to be registration portals for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme. The Ministry said that “it has recently noticed that few new websites have cropped up as registration portal for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan […] Read more
BCD Status. Only Quantum The Issue Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In what is now becoming the most common way to pick up views of the ministry, yet another Webinar, Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified yesterday that a decision will be taken on Basic Customs Duty, and soon. The issue is, in some way, a foregone […] Read more