Renewable Energy Integration is India’s Next Big Challenge: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a report from Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), India already has 93 GW of on-grid variable renewable energy (VRE) capacity as of January 2021. Now, one of the next big challenges for India’s electricity sector is battery storage, green hydrogen, and flexible coal-fired power generation into the electricity grid i.e. […] Read more
BHEL Issues O&M Tender for 10 MW Solar Project in West Bengal Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued an O&M works tender for a 10 MW solar project in West Bengal at Santaldih. An Indian government undertaking, Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL), has issued an operation and maintenance (O&M) works tender for West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company’s 10 MW solar project at Santaldih. Interested Bidders including, micro, small, and […] Read more
As Solar Spreads, Shrinking Space for Wind Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy It was one of the lesser noticed misses caused by the 2020 pandemic. In fact, we had predicted it in our own January 2020 issue. When Solar capacity would overtake wind in India. But come 2021, and wind energy has finally been overtaken. The news, when it was finally confirmed, couldn’t have been announced with […] Read more
Another day Another Extension, SECI Extends 50 MW Solar Tender in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for commissioning of 50 MW solar PV project with land and O&M in Tamil Nadu The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of 50 MW (AC) […] Read more
Triton EV Signs MoU With BEL to Develop EV Opportunities in India Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The US-based new subsidiary of Triton Solar, Triton EV, has announced its expansion plans in India with its manufacturing facility set up for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. “We have announced the availability of SUV Model H and Triton EV Sedan Model N4. Very soon, we will showcase these Triton EVs for Indian […] Read more
Scatec Reaches Financial Close on 150 MW Solar Project in Pakistan Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Scatec and its local partner Nizam Energy have announced the successful financial close for the 150 MW Sukkur solar power project in Pakistan Scatec and its local partner Nizam Energy have announced the successful financial close for the 150 MW Sukkur solar power project with a total investment of about USD 100 million. Scatec’s first […] Read more
Wind, Solar Must Grow by 162 & 253 GW for Europe to Meet 2030 Emissions Target: WM Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report details that for Europe to meet the 2030 emissions target, dramatic changes are needed including increased wind and solar installations A new report by Wood Mackenzie details that while the new 2030 emissions target of Europe of seeing a 55 percent reduction over 1990 levels has made it the undisputed global leader […] Read more
4789 MW RE Capacity Sanctioned Under Component A of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy RK Singh has detailed that under Component-A of the KUSUM scheme 4789 MW of RE capacity has been sanctioned across farms in India, so far. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has detailed that under Component-A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme 4789 MW […] Read more
The 2021 Roadmap For Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy With Budget 2021 finally behind us, India’s renewable energy sector, particularly solar has to reckon with a new reality finally. The renewable energy sector, especially solar, will have the government’s ear, but don’t expect any major moves anytime soon, as the government grapples with broader issues across the economy. Solar at least has the comfort […] Read more
