Sterlite Power Scores New Orders Worth INR 1400 Crores Updated On Wed, Jul 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power, a power transmission developer and solutions provider, has secured multiple new orders worth INR 1400 crores across its solutions business that caters to products and specialized EPC, during the last quarter of FY 2023. These new orders, which were won across domestic and international markets, have strengthened the firm’s total order book for […] Read more
REIL Issues Tender for Implementation of 50 MW Solar Power Plants Updated On Wed, Jul 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited has issued a tender for the implementation of 50 MWp grid connected rooftop and small ground mounted solar power plants for Government buildings in different states/ Union Territories of India under RESCO Model. The last date for online submission of bids is July 28, 2023. The last date for offline […] Read more
Suzlon Adds Order Win of 47.6 MW Wind Power Project to Kitty Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy solutions provider, Suzlon Group, has announced a new order win for the development of a 47.6 MW wind power project for The KP Group. The project is located at Vagra in Bharuch district in Gujarat and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. Suzlon will supply its S133 wind turbines (equipment supply) and […] Read more
Queensland Government Unveils Ambitious Plan to Establish 12 Renewable Energy Zones Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Queensland government announced its initiative to create 12 renewable energy zones (REZs) across the state, as part of a comprehensive $62 billion plan. The goal is to phase out coal power and transition to 80 percent renewable energy within a little over a decade. Recently, the Labor Palaszczuk government released a draft roadmap, Queensland […] Read more
KERC Proposes Extra Banking Charges Against Peak Time Power Withdrawal Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest discussion paper, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has offered more details relating to imposing an additional banking charge of two percent when the net power withdrawal is made during peak hours under the open access system. The proposal has been put forward for dealing with energy banking and its subsequent withdrawal, injection, […] Read more
Consortiums Pre-Qualified for 400 MW Solar Plant in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Morocco’s renewable energy agency, Masen, has announced the pre-qualification of six consortiums to construct a 400 MW solar plant in the Atlas mountains. Named Noor Midelt II, the project aims to strengthen the country’s renewable energy sector and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Leading the consortiums are renowned international companies, including Cobra Servicios, Communicaciones […] Read more
1 Terawatt and Beyond: Solar Energy’s Unstoppable Rise and What Lies Ahead Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar has come a long way in the last few years, from over 100,000 megawatts in 2012 to one terawatt now (1 terawatt is 1 million megawatts). So, what spurred this development? What were the factors that facilitated the achievement of this feat? We’ll be going over humanity’s journey to 1 TW of installed capacity […] Read more
State Commissions Can’t Decide On Trade Margins In ISTS Projects: APTEL Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL), in its latest judgment, ruled that State Commissions do not have the jurisdiction to take a call on the trade margins for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) power projects. The apex tribunal passed the order while hearing a case between the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) against an impugned […] Read more
Rajiv Kumar Porwal Takes Over as Director (System Operation) at Grid India Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rajiv Kumar Porwal has stepped into the role of Director (System Operation) of Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) formerly POSOCO. The appointment came into effect on July 7, 2023. Before being elevated to this role, he was contributing as Executive Director, Northern Region Load Despatch Centre (NRLDC), Grid-India. R K Porwal holds a Bachelor’s […] Read more