OREDA Issues Tender To Deploy Solar Boats At Chilika Lake Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has planned to introduce solar boats on its largest water body, Chilika Lake. It has also issued tenders for the same from the interested parties. Chilika Lake hosts several aquatic animals like Dolphins and other species of fish. However, the fossil-fuel-based boats are often seen ferrying around the lake for […] Read more
MNRE Appoints Members For Dispute Resolution Commitee For RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now notified the names of the members of the proposed Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC). This DRC was mandated to resolve the disputes between the renewable energy developers and designated government PSUs like NTPC, SJVN, NHPC, and SECI, among others. As per the new notification, three retired IAS officers–M […] Read more
SJVN Commissions 75 MW Gurhah Solar Power Plant In Uttar Pradesh. Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) Limited chairman & managing director (CMD) Nand Lal Sharma announced that its 75 MW Gurhah solar power plant located in district Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has achieved commercial operation. With the commissioning of this project, the installed capacity of SJVN currently stands at 2227 MW. He further stated, “SJVN has implemented […] Read more
CERC Rejects Punjab Discom’s Plea To Penalize Adani Green Over Delays Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement declined the petition of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) against Adani Green Energy. The Punjab discom had pleaded with the CERC to reduce the tariff of 50MW of a Gujarat-based wind power project developed by Adani Green due to the delay in the commencement of the […] Read more
The Startup Using AI To Prevent Bird Fatalities Due to Wind Turbines Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bird strikes on windmills are more common than you think. A study held in 2012 shows bird strikes leading to nearly 366000 bird deaths on average in the US alone. With the uptick in renewable energy, windmill installations have gone up by 47%, which raises concern for birds like raptors and falcons, which are the […] Read more
Adani Green Announces Completing 1050MW JV With TotalEnergies Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has announced completing the 1,050 MW joint venture (JV) with TotalEnergies. As part of the JV, TotalEnergies invested USD 300 million in the AGEL subsidiary to acquire a 50% stake in the projects. This follows the binding agreement about the JV announced between AGEL and TotalEnergies in September 2023. The […] Read more
NTPC Objects To Solar Cell Imports From China, Loses Case Before CERC Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent case before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Indian power behemoth NTPC objected to the plan of a solar power developer to continue importing solar cells at higher prices. The development came to the fore when Solairepro Urja Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based solar developer, moved CERC seeking compensation. The firm demanded compensation […] Read more
The 2023 Playback- What Our Most Read Stories Tell Us Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy As a digital publisher, one of the joys of publishing is the feedback, both immediate and ongoing that writers get on their stories. Seen both in actual pageviews and in terms of traction on social media, this feedback loop is a key to decide what gets covered, and what doesn’t at times. We say at […] Read more
Dam Safety and Maintenance Officer Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the role as Dam Safety and Maintenance Officer, we are seeking a competent, self-driven and committed individual to provide oversight of all overall Dam Safety topic in the Statkraft India, including safeguarding compliance with all relevant requirements and communication with country specific dam safety authorities, as well as the compliance of Civil Infrastructure maintenance activities. […] Read more
