Saurabh Agrawal: New Chairman of Tata Power Renewable Energy Segment Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The board of Tata Power Renewable Energy was restructured by the Tata group recently, with the director of Tata Sons Saurabh Agrawal taking over as chairman. Three new directors were added to the board, including Eduard Ruijs, Managing Director and Head of the London-based BlackRock Global Infrastructure Fund team. The board also welcomed Rajiv Mehrishi, […] Read more
Predictably, Government Shuts Loophole For Concessional Import Of Solar Modules Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy In a move that many felt was widely anticipated, but where the delay on acting had given rise to hopes too, the government has finally moved to shut down the option of importing solar modules using a provision in the Project Import Regulations, 1986 that allowed complete power plants to be imported at concessional rates. […] Read more
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
SJVN Green Energy Floats 5.5 MW Solar Tender for Charanka Updated On Thu, Oct 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Green Energy has floated a tender for the supply of a 5.5 MW capacity at Charanka solar power project. The last date for submitting the bid for this 5.5 MW tender is November 09, 2022, at 01:00 pm, and bids will be opened on the same day at 01:30 pm. […] Read more
Octopus Energy Partners with Nexta for 1.1 GW Renewables in Italy Updated On Thu, Oct 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy UK-based wind and solar farms builder Octopus Energy Generation has said that it will enter Italy’s green power market by investing in renewable energy developer Nexta. Octopus held that the move will help the country wean itself off gas and lower future energy bills. As per the official statement, Octopus Energy Development Partnership (OEDP) is […] 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
Qatar Inaugurates 800 MW Solar Plant to Supply Green Power to World Cup Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Qatar’s first solar power plant has been inaugurated by Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. The next FIFA football World Cup will be organised in the Arab country. The organisers of the World Cup have informed that the newly inaugurated solar power project will supply clean energy for the football-match […] Read more
Insurer Claims US Renewables Suffered Worst Summer of Losses Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy GCube insurance, a leading underwriter for renewable energy projects has highlighted the financial impacts of Extreme Weather and Natural Catastrophe events that are outpacing the development of mitigation strategies in the North American renewables market. That might mean that insurance premiums will also keep pace with the overall rise in costs the industry, particularly solar […] Read more
SJVN Signs Deal With Assam Govt For 1000 MW Floating Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) and Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) have signed a MoU in Guwahati to develop 1000 MW of Floating Solar Power Projects in Assam. The two companies will incorporate a Joint Venture Company for the purpose. The information has been provided by Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director of SJVN. […] Read more
