IREDA to sanction Rs 13,000 crore loan for renewables in FY18 Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency will be sanctioning Rs 13000 crore loan to meet the Government’s target of achieving 15 to 16 GW of renewable energy projects. State-run Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) will sanction Rs 13,000 crore for clean energy projects next fiscal in the country, vying for around 20 per cent of […] Read more
NTPC Plans to Achieve 32 GW Installed Capacity via Renewable Sources by 2032 Updated On Sat, Mar 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Green masala bonds will be used by NTPC for financing renewable energy projects in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations of Reserve Bank of India NTPC Ltd. has raised Rs. 2,000 crore through issuance of green masala bonds in overseas market under its USD 4 billion medium term note programme. The proceeds of these green […] Read more
Solar Power Tariffs in India Have Plunged by 73 Percent Since 2010 Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Since 2010, India’s solar power tariff rate has been reduced to record low, especially in the auction conducted at the Rewa Solar Park. India’s solar sector recently reached record low tariff levels in the auction conducted at the Rewa Solar Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh. India was one of the first countries to […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
Upendra Tripathy Appointed as Full Time Interim Director General of International Solar Alliance Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Minister for Environment, Energy and Marine Affairs Government of France and India’s Union Minister for Power and Renewable Energy have jointly appointed Upendra Tripathy Full Time Interim Director General of ISA. Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines, Government of India and Ms. Ségolène Royal, Minister for Environment, […] Read more
Four Sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams to mitigate Cyber Security Threats in Power Systems Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Cyber security in power systems, four Sectoral CERTs, CERT (Transmission), CERT (Thermal), CERT (Hydro) and CERT (Distribution) have also been formed to coordinate with power utilities. Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply to a question on steps taken for reducing vulnerability of […] Read more
EnSync Energy to Feature Live Operation of Commercial Sites Utilizing DER Flex Technology During Maui Energy Conference Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy’s DER Flex, while often deployed behind-the-meter, is a utility-grade platform designed for mission critical applications, and is SCADA and NERC CIP compatible which enables secure and reliable communication links to utilities and ISOs. EnSync Energy has announced that its new DER Flex software will be featured during the Maui Energy Conference on March […] Read more
Himachal has Enormous Potential for Generation of Solar Power and the State Will Soon Take the Lead: Virbhadra Singh Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy CM asked both the state electricity board and the Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Authority (HIMURJA) to promote solar energy. The Himachal Pradesh capital is adaptable for tapping rooftop solar energy and it will be a profitable venture, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said. He said the remote district of Lahaul-Spiti also has enormous potential for generation […] Read more
Sonatrach, ENI wins bids from 34 international firms to build a 10MW solar power plant in Algeria Updated On Sat, Mar 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Those bidding for the solar power plant at BRN include Carlo Gavazzi Impianti Spa, BELECTRIC GmbH, Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios SA, ENGIE Fabricom SA, and JGC Corporation Algerian state energy firm Sonatrach and Italy’s ENI have bids from 34 international firms to build a 10 megawatt solar power plant at Bir Rebaa North (BRN) in […] Read more
