ONGC Plans Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investment For Energy Transition Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy State owned oil and gas producer ONGC has announced an investmen worth Rs 1 lakh crore by the end of this decade (2030) on energy transition projects. Most of the investments will be made on renewable energy projects. ONGC has already declared its target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2038. The fresh announcement […] Read more
Sterlite Copper to Source 16 MW Hybrid Renewable Power from Serentica Renewables Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy A power delivery agreement (PDA) has been signed between Serentica Renewables India Pvt (SRIPL) and Sterlite Copper, a subsidiary of Vedanta. The agreement paves the way for Sterlite Copper to source hybrid renewable power of 16 MW capacity for its copper operations in Silvassa. The hybrid project will be established on a captive model. It […] Read more
With 300 MW Win In REMCL RTC Tender, Ayana Energy Portfolio Set To Expand To 5 GW Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bengaluru headquartered Ayana Renewable Power is set to expand it’s portfolio size to over 5 GW with the allotment of 300 MW for itself in the REMCL (Railway Energy Management Company Limited) RTC tender. REMCL is a JV between the Railways and RITES. Other winners in the crucial tender were NTPC with a 500 MW […] Read more
Renewable Energy: Looking Beyond Gujarat In 2023 Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian story of renewable energy is actually a story of paradoxes. Thus, even as the country has made remarkable progress in adding renewable capacity, it still fell comfortably short of the 175 GW target for 2022 Nationally, the country today has achieved 168 GW of renewable energy including large hydro power but the travesty […] Read more
Serentica Renewables Secures $250 Million From KKR Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power backed Gurugram based Serentica Renewables has announced that the company has secured $250 million in a second round of funding from KKR, a global investment company. Serentica Renewables is a decarbonisation platform for the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, focusing especially on energy intensive consumers like metals and mining. Starting with it’s own […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender For 9,000 MWH Of ISTS-Connected Energy Storage Systems Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has now invited online bids from developers for a 9,000 Megawatt-Hour (MWH) of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected energy storage solution. The tender said the plant(s) could be based anywhere in India. The minimum capacity of the same should be 1,500 MW, the tender said. NTPC […] Read more
Akshay Hiranandani Takes Over the Reins of Serentica Renewables as CEO Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy A decarbonisation platform that looks to accelerate the energy transition for energy-intensive industries, Serentica Renewables has announced the appointment of Akshay Hiranandani as the Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Hiranandani will work closely with Pratik Agarwal, Director, Serentica Renewables. Commenting on the appointment, Pratik Agarwal, Director, Serentica Renewables, said, “We are elated to have […] Read more
ArcelorMittal Form JV In Brazil To Develop 554 MW Wind Power Project Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global steel conglomerate ArcelorMittal has announced that its Brazilian entity, ArcelorMittal Brazil, is forming a joint venture partnership with Brazilian renewable major Casa dos Ventos to develop a 554 MW wind power project. ArcelorMittal Brazil will hold a 55 per cent stake in the JV, with Casa dos Ventos holding the remaining 45 per cent. […] Read more
Solar Curtailment By Czech, Israeli Authorities Places Focus on Storage For Grid Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the past week, two interesting incidents have showcased the strong need to prepare grids for solar power as it increases its share from barely 5% currently. Taken along with Wind, this share is supposed to hit 40% plus by 2040. What we are seeing instead is issues with grid integration, be it Australia, Israel […] Read more
