Centre Scraps 12 GW Solar Capacity Addition to be Taken up by NTPC Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier government had planned to add 15 GW of solar energy capacity in the country which was to be developed by NTPC to be delivered to states bundled with thermal energy. The central government has quashed a plan to install 12 GW of solar capacity out of the 15 GW capacity that National Thermal Power […] Read more
Stanford University Announces Second Solar Plant, Fully Solar by 2021 Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Finalizing an agreement with Recurrent Energy for an 88-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant to be constructed in central California, the university has beaten California’s goal of going carbon-free by two decades. In a major solar push, Stanford University has announced its second solar power plant which will enable the university to go fully solar by late […] Read more
ReNew Power’s Edu-Hub Project in Varanasi Awarded Five Star SVAGRIHA Rating Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Edu-Hub is an initiative undertaken by ReNew Power to support talented rural children and youth, by promoting digital literacy. ReNew Power’s Edu-Hub Project in Varanasi has been awarded the coveted Five Star SVAGRIHA Rating by the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council. Edu-Hub is an initiative undertaken by ReNew Power to support talented […] Read more
Suzlon Bags 50.4 MW Turbine Order from Atria Power Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Suzlon will install 12 units of S111-140m and 12 units of S120-140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower. Suzlon group has announced that it has secured 50.4 MW order from Bengaluru-based Atria Power to supply wind turbines for a project in Tamil Nadu. Suzlon will install 12 units of S111-140m […] Read more
Silverpeak Launches Renewable Investment arm to Finance Green Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The investment arm will be run by Santosh Raikarwho has joined Silverpeak as the strategy’s managing partner. Ramping up the investment platforms for renewable energy, enewable Investment armsak Renewables Investment Partners will provide an opportunity to institutional investors to invest in renewable technologies such as wind, solar and in the area of energy storage. The […] Read more
MNRE Plans to Bid 60 GW of Solar Capacity by the Year 2020 Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Projects worth each 30 GW solar power and 10 GW wind power capacity would be bid out each in the year 2018-19 & 2019-20. To meet the target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by the year 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable energy aims to issue tenders for 60 GW of solar […] Read more
‘Desert to Power Initiative’ to Provide Solar Electricity to Sahel Region Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tapping in the vast solar energy potential of the region, the initiative is slated to provide green electricity including in some of the world’s poorest countries. In a bid to eradicate energy poverty for 250 million people in the Sahel region of Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is spearheading the ‘Desert to Power Initiative’ […] Read more
Tata Power Launches New Site Portal for Enhanced Customer Engagement Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the company press release, Customer feedback about our existing portal has been a key input towards designing the new portal. Tata Power is launching a new and innovative customer portal, designed to augment engagement with its customers by providing a dynamic and user-friendly experience exceeding industry standards. According to the company press release, […] Read more
MNRE Again Amends Guidelines for Viability Gap Funding Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier, SECI had the power to delay the project by three months in such situations and any extension beyond three months had to be approved by the ministry. The ministry of New and Renewable energy has yet again amended the guidelines which it issued earlier regarding setting up of solar parks of more than 2 […] Read more
