Reduction in Power Cost due to Prepayment by Customers: Power Ministry Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has asked the state and UT governments to consider reducing the cost of power due to prepayment by the end consumers. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has in its latest notification asked the state and UT (Union Territory) governments to request the state electricity regulatory commissions (SERC) to consider reducing the […] Read more
Chhattisgarh Discom Invites Bid for Rooftop Solar Projects under Capex Model Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy State nodal agency Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Ltd (CSPDCL) has issued tender for the empanelment of vendors for the installation of grid connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under Capex model. As per the tender details, the successful bidder have to install rooftop solar system of 1kwp to 500kwp capacity for all the willing […] Read more
Solar PV Sources Emit More CO2 Than Geothermal : Study Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new research has revealed that Solar PV cells emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than geothermal power plants during their lifetime. New research published in the journal Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources has revealed that Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than geothermal power plants during their lifetime. According to […] Read more
NTPC to Help Develop Solar Projects Worth 283 MW in Togo Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has been selected as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for development about 283 MW solar power Projects in Togo. NTPC has been selected as the PMC for development about 283 MW solar power Projects in Togo. And the PSU has now been provided with the letter of engagement for the development of the projects […] Read more
Tata Motors Nexon EV Debuts in India; Starting Price at Rs 13.99 Lakhs Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Redefining the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, Tata Motors on Tuesday launched the country’s own electric SUV ‘Nexon EV’ at an introductory price starting from Rs 13.99 lakhs (ex-showroom price at all India). Backed by Tata uniEVerse, Tata Motors is closely working with other Tata Group companies including Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata […] Read more
Banque des Territoires Takes a 50% Stake in Total’s French Renewable Portfolio Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Total and Banque des Territoires have signed an agreement for the latter to take a 50% stake in Total Quadran’s solar and wind energy assets in France Total, through Total Quadran – its renewable electricity production subsidiary in France, and Banque des Territoires have signed an agreement upon which Banque des Territoires takes a 50% […] Read more
Clir Renewables Hits 6 GW Milestone, Tripling its Portfolio in 2019 Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Clir Renewables has surpassed a total of 6 GW of assets on its platform in 2019, a three-fold increase from 2 GW at the end of 2018. New figures from Clir Renewables, a leading cloud-based AI platform that provides asset managers and owners with tools to maximise annual energy production, surpassed a total of 6 […] Read more
Orix Corporation to Issue its First Green Bond in Japan Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ORIX Corporation (ORIX) has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market of Japan. The ORIX Corporation (ORIX) has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market of Japan. Green bonds are bonds issued by companies to finance green projects (such as […] Read more
Thinner Solar Cells Could Lead to lower Costs and Faster Expansion Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at MIT and at the NREL have outlined a pathway to slashing costs of solar cells by slimming down the silicon cells themselves. Costs of solar panels have plummeted over the last several years, leading to rates of solar installations far greater than most analysts had expected. But with most of the potential areas […] Read more