Amending Bidding Rules To Expedite RE Capacity Additions: RK Singh Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said that the MNRE ministry amended the rules relating to bidding for renewable projects. He also said that some other provisions of the bidding documents are being overhauled to give an impetus to adding more renewables to India’s energy mix. His statement came to the fore […] Read more
US Coalition of Green Orgs Call For Solartop On Canals Updated On Mon, Jul 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent vision document was released by the coalition of environmental justice and conservation organizations in the USA. The document suggested placing solar panels over canals to generate power and to reduce evaporation. This, it claims would deliver reduce the loss in evaporation from drought caused by climate change. In addition to this, they launched […] Read more
Israeli Researchers Introduce AI-Designed Solar Panel Promising More Efficiency Updated On Mon, Jul 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Researchers at the Bar-Ilan University near Tel Aviv have produced a solar panel consisting of 676 different materials that convert the sun’s energy into electricity. It is part of the new class of solar panels developed from AI-based materials science, which means that artificial intelligence (AI) designs the materials in the panels. The AI design […] Read more
As MoUs Worth Lakhs OF Crores Are Announced By PFC, REC, Hopes Rise Updated On Mon, Jul 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central government’s power project financing arms, PFC and its subsidiary REC, have made a slew of green funding announcements recently. In total, the NBFCs Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) and REC Ltd have signed agreements worth ₹5 lakh to fund projects of major green energy firms. While the PFC signed pacts worth ₹2.37 lakh […] Read more
SJVN Bags INR 7000 Cr Solar Power Contract from Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd Updated On Mon, Jul 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy SJVN, through its wholly-owned subsidiary- SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) has received the letter of Intent (LOI) from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). This agreement will pave the way for the procurement of 1200 MW solar power. As per the contract terms, SGEL will develop 1000 MW project anywhere in the country. The remaining […] Read more
SAEL, Renew Power, Jakson, Avaada Among Winners of Big 2000 MW SECI Tender Updated On Sat, Jul 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the results for its tranche XI bidding for the big tender for 2000 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar projects in the country. Jakson, Eden Renewables, SAEL, Shiva Corporation, ReNew Power and Avaada Energy have been declared winners through competitive bidding. While SAEL and ReNew Power […] Read more
India Power Senior Engineer Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The role will be focused on delivering services in the renewable energy sector as either Owner’s Engineer or Independent Engineer which may include: feasibility studies, project design, project development services, technical due diligence, construction monitoring, acceptance testing, performance and operational services, as well as involvement in winning and delivering new projects across the globe. Responsibilities may include:- […] Read more
Agri-Pv Fellowship Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Work in the intersection of Solar Energy and Agriculture Sectors Exposure to Technological as well as policy aspects of Agri-PV and potential evaluation Get insights and contribute to the advocacy of various Agri-PV projects and initiatives Get insights and contribute to studying the impact of Agri-PV on Solar as well as crop yield Opportunity for […] Read more
G20 Countries Should Strengthen Mainstreaming Of DRE: CEEW Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) exhorted the G20 countries to take steps towards mainstreaming distributed renewable energy (DRE). The report was released on the sidelines of the 14th Clean Ministerial (CEM) in Goa. The report identified and collated the emerging good practices to mainstream DRE solutions. The […] Read more