Sabarmati Multi Modal Transit Hub Develops 700 kWp Rooftop Solar Plant Under RESCO Mode Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Sabarmati Multi Modal Transit Hub building in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has installed 700 kWp Solar Power Plant under the (Renewable Energy Service Company) RESCO mode. It claims that this is the first time that Gujarat developed – Roof-Top Solar Plant under RESCO Mode. The Sabarmati hub is a multi-modal transit building which will provide seamless […] Read more
Waaree Energies To Build 3 GW Module Manufacturing Facility in US Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian module manufacturer Waaree Energies announced that it would establish its first United States (US)-based solar module manufacturing facility in Houston. The facility in Brookshire will have the initial capacity to manufacture 3 gigawatts (G.W.) of solar modules annually by the end of 2024. Waaree plans to invest up to $ 1 billion over the […] Read more
Appointed Person – Installation Procedure Engineer Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Part of the Construction Management Team, reporting to the Technical Manager and supporting Offshore Installation Manager, Project Manager Site Manager and Offshore Installation Operations Manager, with responsibilities for all aspects of offshore tagline operations and lifting activities during offshore construction management. Ensure the crane operators contractor(s) conducts LMRAs – last minute risk assessments – […] Read more
No Need For Feasibility Reports For Rooftop Solar Below 10kw: Draft Rule Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest draft notification, has proposed amending the electricity rules for rooftop solar. As per the latest draft rule, the authorities will remove the requirement to undertake technical feasibility studies for rooftop solar projects below 10 kilowatts (KW). The new draft rules, named Electricity (Rights of Consumers Second Amendment) Rules […] Read more
India Awards More Than 8GW Of Energy Storage Tenders: IEEFA Report Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian policymakers have recognised the importance of energy storage systems (ESS) to the country’s evolving power landscape and have already awarded more than 8 gigawatts (GW) of such tenders, allocating 60% of these in 2023 alone, according to a new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research […] Read more
BP Renewable Arm Lightsource bp Sells 1 GW Australian Portfolio To Chinese Firm Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Continuing its efforts to recycle its renewable asserts, Lightsource bp, the renewables focused arm oil and gas major bp with a heavy solar focus, has divested its 1GW solar portfolio in Australia to Beijing Energy International Australia, the local subsidiary of Chinese clean energy firm Beijing Energy. The portfolio consists of five projects, with three […] Read more
India’s RE Sector Saw FDI Equity Investment of USD 6,137.39 Mn in Last 3 Financial Years Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power, R.K. Singh, disclosed measures taken to entice Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India’s renewable energy sector. Currently, India’s FDI policy permits up to 100% investment in the renewable energy sector through the automatic route. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), […] Read more
MERC Rejects MEDA’s Plea For 50% Local RE Procurement By Discoms Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency had filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) asking it to issue appropriate directions to distribution licensees (discoms) to meet 50% of total Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirement by purchase of energy from Renewable Sources within the State. Maharashtra has achieved installed capacity of 10,799 MW as […] Read more
South Africa Announces Tender for 5 GW Renewable Capacity under BW7 Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has released a tender under the seventh bid window (BW7) under its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The tender seeks bids for the development of 5 GW of renewable capacity, entailing 3.2 GW of wind and 1.8 GW of solar capacity. […] Read more