Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index-Round 1 Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat has topped the Niti Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index-Round 1 (SECI) among larger states, which is aimed at ranking states and Union territories (UTs) on six parameters including discoms’ performance, energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives. With reference to clean energy, particularly solar energy, Gujarat is racing to become number one with a […] Read more
Oriano Clean Energy to Develop 40MWp Solar Power Projects for Shree Cement Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mumbai based clean tech company Oriano Clean Energy Private Limited has announced that it has secured an order from Rajasthan based Shree Cement Limited (SCL) to develop about 40 MWp of solar power projects under Captive Open Access Mechanism. The contract is specifically for the building of solar PV projects of 30 MWp (2 x […] Read more
EU Will Increase Renewables Target: Timmermans, EU Climate Policy Chief Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Eliminating its dependence on Russian oil and gas seems to have a guaranteed a strong runway for renewables growth in the European Union. EU climate policy head Frans Timmermans has said that more ambitious targets are being developed for the EU for faster transition to renewable sources of energy. The announcement by Timmermans comes even […] Read more
SJVN, BHEL, REMC sign MoU to Develop Renewable Energy for the Railways Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with other two state owned companies – engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Railway Energy Management Company (REMC) Limited for the development of renewable energy projects. In an official statement SJVN Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Nand Lal Sharma […] Read more
O2 Power, US-based Powin form JV for energy storage solutions in India Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy O2 Power, a Gurugram-based renewable energy producer, and Powin, a US-based battery energy storage firm, on Friday said they have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide battery storage solutions for the Indian renewable energy market. According to the official press release, Powin will be responsible for the delivery and commissioning of the battery energy […] Read more
Former Tesla engineer-designed battery at Bengaluru startup gets European order Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a boost to domestic manufacturing, one of the world’s most energy dense batteries designed by a former Tesla engineer for a Bengaluru-based battery startup has been picked up by a European renewable energy company, Eren Groupe, for its storage applications, the startup’s co-founder said on Sunday. The development has opened up possibilities of use […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Gets First Patent for its Unidirectional Solar Water Pump with Grid-tied Power Generation Capabilities Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Energy-efficient pumps and motors’ manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has been granted its maiden patent for innovating ‘A Unidirectional Solar Water Pump with Grid-tied Power Generation’ system. It’s a proud moment in the company’s history, said an official statement. The solar-powered unidirectional pump offers grid-tied power generation capabilities. Shakti Pumps says that solar water pumps ensure […] Read more
CERC Deviation Settlement Mechanism To Hurt Renewable Players, Says NSEFI Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a letter to Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), a key developer body of renewable players has flagged major industry concerns on the Deviation Settlement Mechanism for renewable energy as notified by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The new rules […] Read more
1,500-1,600 MW wind energy capacity to be added in 2022-23: Ind body Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Wind energy capacity addition during 2022-23 is expected to be about 1,500-1,600 MW and will be about 2,000-2,500 MW in the next year, a top wind turbine industry body official said on Thursday. Last fiscal, the total wind power capacity that was added in the country was about 883 MW, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association […] Read more