NIWE & NLCIL Collaborate to Build Onshore, Offshore Wind Power Plants Updated On Thu, Oct 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy To collaborate strategically on the development of onshore and offshore wind power projects in India, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited India Ltd (NLCIL) and the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE)- an independent R&D organization under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed and exchanged […] Read more
Draft National Wind Repowering Policy 2022 Finally Out Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has finally come out with its draft policy for Wind Repowering. The move is significant, and potentially a game changer for the sector considering the possible impact it can have on existing wind energy capacities. Wind energy capacity in India, as of August 2022, was at 41.4 […] Read more
Iraq Looks To Develop 5,000 MW Solar Power Projects Next Year Updated On Tue, Oct 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Iraq is bullish on the growth of renewable energy in the country to decarbonise its energy sector while also reducing the electricity import bills. According to reports, Iraq – which is a member of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) – is mulling over awarding solar power projects of a capacity of about 5000 […] Read more
Tata Power-Distribution Seeks Approval for Short-Term Power Purchase for October Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy On August 26, 2022, Tata Power Company Limited Distribution (TPC-D) submitted a petition to adopt a tariff for the purchase of 75 MW round-the-clock power (RTC). Following the tariff-based competitive bidding guidelines published by the Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India (GOI), on March 30, 2016, Tata Power Company is looking to acquire electricity […] Read more
1000 MW Solar Power Project Will To Come Up In Assam Updated On Fri, Sep 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key announcement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that a solar power project of 1,000 MW would come up in Dima Hasao district while inaugurating a Skill Development Centre. The Chief Minister held that the Skill Development Centre in Dima Hasao district will be able to provide skilled employees to the 1,000-MW solar power […] Read more
Solar-Powered Electric Highways to Become Reality Updated On Tue, Sep 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy To accelerate India’s transition to electric vehicles, the government plans to construct solar-powered electric highways that will allow buses and heavy-duty trucks to be charged. At a gathering hosted by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari reaffirmed the government’s plans to give India’s public transportation system […] Read more
Chandigarh Judged Best for Solar Power Installations Among UTs Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chandigarh has been judged best among the Union Territories with regards to solar power installation in an award function organised under the aegis of Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS). Chandigarh was also awarded the solar installations it had made in the 8th Foundation Day of AREAS celebrated in Cochin, Kerala. AREAS was […] Read more
POSOCO Asks Power Exchanges To Bar 27 DISCOMs From Trading Until They Clear Dues Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to sources, Power System Operation Corporation Ltd (POSOCO) has asked three power exchanges – IEX, PXIL, and HPX – to restrict electricity trading by 27 discoms in 13 states that owe gencos money. POSOCO has issued a directive to the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), Power Exchange of India (PXIL), and Hindustan Power Exchange (HPX) […] Read more
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power to Sign $2.4 Billion Wind Project Deal in Uzbekistan Updated On Thu, Aug 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia based utility developer ACWA Power has said in a disclosure on Tadawul bourse that the company has signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) Agreement with Uzbekistan for the development of a 1500 MW wind energy project. As per the disclosure, the deal will be signed with the Ministry for Energy and Ministry of […] Read more
