Renewable Jobs Grew to 11.5 Mn in 2019, now Need Policy Support: IRENA Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The latest IRENA report shows that jobs in the renewable energy sector reached 11.5 million globally in 2019, led by solar PV with some 3.8 million jobs. Renewable energy continues to bring socio-economic benefits by creating numerous jobs worldwide, according to the latest figures released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The seventh edition […] Read more
MNRE Shares Solar Tender Issued in Bhutan for Participation by SPDs Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has asked SPDA and NSEFI to circulate a solar tender issued in Bhutan amongst solar power developers in India for possible participation in the bid. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has written to industry bodies the Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) to […] Read more
India and Denmark Hold Virtual Summit for Green Partnership Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy PM Narendra Modi and Mette Frederiksen, PM of Denmark co-chaired a Virtual Summit between India and Denmark for the signing of a Green Partnership. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark co-chaired a Virtual Summit between India and Denmark on September 28, 2020, […] Read more
RWE Renewables to Extend Four Offshore Wind Farms in the UK Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy RWE Renewables and its project partners have signed agreements for lease for developing four projects in the UK to extend the existing four offshore wind farms RWE Renewables and its project partners have signed with The Crown Estate Agreements for Lease for developing four projects in the United Kingdom (UK) to extend the existing four […] Read more
NTPC Gets Shareholders’ Nod to Raise Rs 15000 Cr via Bonds Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has announced that it has got the shareholders’ approval to raise up to Rs 15,000 crore through the issuance of bonds. NTPC Ltd has announced that it has got the shareholders’ approval to raise up to Rs 15,000 crore through the issuance of bonds. The funds are proposed to be raised on a […] Read more
DVC to Execute 1776 MW Floating Solar Projects in West Bengal and Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is planning to execute 1776 MW of floating solar projects in four of its dams in West Bengal and Jharkhand. State-owned thermal power major Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has announced that it will focus only on solar projects to add new capacity to its portfolio. According to a top company official, the […] Read more
NTPC Shifts Objective; to Stop Land Acquisition for Thermal Projects Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC proposes to completely stop land acquisition for thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through a renewable energy push. India’s largest coal-fired power producer NTPC has announced that it proposes to completely stop land acquisition for greenfield thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through an aggressive renewable […] Read more
SECI Seeks RE Based Solutions for Energy Needs in Remote Himalayan Areas Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has invited EOI for exploration of RE solutions which can be deployed in hostile climatic conditions for meeting energy needs in remote Himalayan areas The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from IPP, OEM, Technology Provider, Technology Licenser for exploration/availability of systems/solutions based on Renewable Energy (RE) Sources […] Read more
MNRE Issues Amendments for its Dispute Resolution Mechanism Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to the guideline for the operation of its Dispute Resolution Mechanism to consider the unforeseen disputes between solar and wind power developers and SECl/ NTPC/ NHPC, beyond their contractual agreements. A few key amendments made by the ministry: 1. The DRC will consider all […] Read more
