Power Finance Corp Signs Loan Agreement With Japan Bank For JPY 30 Billion Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy An Indian financial institution under the ownership of the Ministry of Power, Power Finance Corp (PFC) has signed a loan agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). Through this loan agreement, Power Finance Corp will seek JPY 30 billion as loan amount from JBIC. As part of its “Global action for Reconciling Economic growth […] Read more
Himachal Group Opposes World Bank Consultation Over Hydropower Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy A motley group of dam affected people and other activists in Himachal Pradesh have shot off a letter to the World Bank and Directorate of Energy, HP, on July 6 protesting against the hydropower projects in the state. They also boycotted the scheduled ‘Stakeholder Consultation’ for the proposed $200 million ‘Himachal Pradesh Power Sector Development Programme’. […] Read more
Germany Puts A Stop To Landmark Renewables Levy On Consumer Power Prices Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Starting 1 July 2022, people will not have to pay from their own pockets directly via power bills for renewable energy generation in Germany, but from a state fund. This levy, that often accounted for one fifth of the consumer power price and 3.7 cents per kilowatt-hour, was paid for by households and businesses through […] Read more
Preparing For Next Power Crisis, Section11 Of The Electricity Act Invoked Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The government has permitted imported coal-based power plants to sell any surplus electricity to other states. The emergency provision that was used in May of this year (2022) to get non-operational imported coal-based facilities to start generating electricity in the face of a substantial increase in demand has been clarified by the power ministry. If […] Read more
Masdar To Begin Soon On 1 GW Solar Power Project In Iraq Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The renewable energy party has finally arrived in Iraq, one of the last major oil exporters to adopt solar in a big way. In an effort to decarbonize the economic system of the country and mitigate the climate change risks, the country has finally been bidding out contracts for solar plants. In a fresh development, […] Read more
15 MW EPC Tender Issued for Wind Power Project in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL) invites bids for a 15 MW Wind Power Project (EPC Tender). This wind project will be installed at Village Panandhro, District Kutch, Gujarat. The deadline for submitting online bids is July 12, 2022. Scope of the work included Engineering, Supply, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning, and Comprehensive O&M. The winning bidder […] Read more
Tata Power DDL Gears Up To Add 400 MW RE To Power Updated On Tue, Jun 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (DDL) is working to increase the supply of renewables to 50% of its overall supplies in the next five years. At present, the renewable profile of the company is around 21% of the discom’s supplies. The company is preparing for a peak load of about 2350 MW this year. The […] Read more
Assam Clears Decks for JV With Neyveli For 1000 MW Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Assam government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma continues to move rapidly on scaling up its renewable energy plans. On June 11, the government approved an investment worth Rs 5,000 crore for commissioning and generation of 1,000 MW of solar power in collaboration with Navratna PSU company Neyveli Lignite Corporation, under the aegis of […] Read more
Bokaro Steel Plant to develop twin floating solar power projects Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) – a subsidiary of state owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) – has planned for two floating solar power plants on two different water bodies. Garga Dam and Cooling Pond-1 are the identified water bodies that will host the floating solar panels to support the electricity needs of the […] Read more
