SECI to Set Up 40 MW Floating Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy A solar power plant with a capacity to generate 40-megawatt (MW) power will be installed at the Hirakud Dam Reservoir in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, an official said, according to media reports. It will be set up by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), which is under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). […] Read more
MNRE Releases Details on India-Denmark Green Partnership Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy In a written reply to a question, Union Power Minister R K Singh submitted information on the green partnership agreement between India and Denmark in the Lok Sabha yesterday (December 2, 2021), Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed in an official statement. The minister revealed that on February 6, […] Read more
India’s Solar Path-The Firms, Individuals and Organisations That Will Matter Updated On Wed, Dec 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy 2021 has marked a return to bump up in capacity addition in solar, after the last peak in 2017-18 when the country added close to 9.5 GW taking solar to the top among all energy options for capacity added. With this year likely to see over 11 GW of fresh capacity addition, it says something […] Read more
Solar Pump Mfr Shakti Pumps to Make Motors, Chargers for EVs Updated On Wed, Dec 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Shakti Pumps India on Tuesday (Nov 30) said it is making a foray into the manufacturing of motors, chargers, controllers and drives for electric vehicles, through a wholly-owned subsidiary. The company’s board recently approved the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary to make a foray into the EV segment with the manufacturing of motors, chargers, controllers […] Read more
IREDA, BVFCL Team Up for Green Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) for providing its techno-financial expertise in developing renewable energy projects and fund raising. The two companies are Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Ministry of […] Read more
Government Finalises Sale Of CEL For ₹ 210 crore, Solar Biz Largest Component Updated On Tue, Nov 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Centre on Monday (Nov 29) announced approving strategic disinvestment of Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a public sector enterprise (CPSE) under the DSIR, Ministry of Information and Technology. The sale has happened on the second attempt, after a previous effort in 2016 failed to bear fruit. “The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) empowered alternative […] Read more
Scientists At IIT-BHU Claim Building A Device for On-Site Hydrogen Production Updated On Fri, Nov 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Scientists of IIT (BHU) Varanasi have developed what they claim is a first of its kind device in India for the on-site production of ultra-pure Hydrogen. At a time when India has committed to zero net emissions by 2070 at the COP 26 Climate Summit this is a major development in the Nations Sustainable Development […] Read more
After COP26, Germany Steps Up, Promises Euro 1.2 billion For Climate Fight To India Updated On Thu, Nov 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy After the disappointment that was the COP26 conference where developed countries did their best to avoid taking serious measures and push developing countries to do more, Germany has started some mitigation of its own. On Wednesday, Europe’s largest economy and powerhouse announced new development commitments of over Euro 1.3 billion (approx Rs 10,025 crore) to […] Read more
IEX Announces Resumption of REC Trading From Nov 24 Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has announce the resumption in the trading of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) with effect from Wednesday 24 November 2021, after a gap of almost 16 months. The last REC trade session took place in June 2020. The trade has been resumed in line with APTEL’s recent order dated 09.11.2021 and […] Read more