Chhattisgarh Offers Sops For Grid-Connected Solar DRE Units Updated On Thu, Jul 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has come out with a new draft regulation to boost the uptake of grid-connected distributed renewable energy (DRE) units in the state. The Commission has now proposed a second amendment to its Gid-Connected DRE Regulations. These rules will be applicable from September 1, 2023. The draft CSERC (Grid […] Read more
India Requires 13L Charging Stations By 2030: CII Report Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on ‘Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles’ claims that India would require around 13 lakh charging stations to cater to the growing electric mobility needs by 2030. It makes a case for the country to install around 4 lakh chargers for EV annually. The industry association […] 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
NLC India in Talks with Andaman for 20 MWh Storage System Updated On Mon, Jul 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy NLC India is in discussions with the Andaman and Nicobar authorities for the establishment of a 20 MWh storage battery system. The islands are currently dependent on diesel generators, with the systems helping meet 95% of the energy requirement and the remaining 5% from hydropower. “South Andaman has a 20 MW solar plant and an 8 […] 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
Avaada Group in MoU with REC for INR 20,000 Funding Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy On the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG), Avaada Group, has announced a partnership with the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), concretized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement ushers in support for Avaada’s energy transition ventures, with the total investment reaching INR 20,000 crores over the next five […] Read more
Mini-grids Best Suited To Electrify Unelectrified Population: ISA Report Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest report by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on universal energy access emphasized the role of solar energy in ensuring energy access in unelectrified regions in the world. ISA released the report during the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) in Goa today with representatives from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The latest report […] Read more
