Volkswagen’s Aurangabad Factory Adopts 100% Renewable Electricity Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy By 2025, German motor vehicle manufacturer, the Volkswagen Group, hoped to have used only green energy (100% Renewable Electricity) at its Aurangabad site. Three years earlier than anticipated, the German automotive giant has already used only renewable energy at its Aurangabad production facility. In 2018, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) ordered the installation […] Read more
MNRE Extends Last Date for Draft Policy For 4-GW Offshore Wind Power in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Government has extended the last date for suggestions from the public for the development of offshore wind energy in Tamil Nadu to December 9, 2022 now. The information has been provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The MNRE Ministry had released draft tender document for offshore wind on 14th November […] Read more
The Top 5: Why Data Centres Are A Favourite To Shift To Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Whenever you use the internet, you’re connecting to one of the millions of servers distributed across hundreds of data centres located worldwide. Yes, these are the ‘cloud’ servers every digital user today is familiar with. While they are crucial for tech giants, people may not realise that these centres, with their extensive security requirements, and […] Read more
Ministry of Power Launches Scheme for Procurement of Aggregate Power of 4500 MW Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has launched a scheme for procurement of aggregate power of 4500 MW on competitive basis or five years on Finance, Own and Operate (FOO) basis under B (v) of Shakti policy. PFC Consulting Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of PFC Ltd) has been designated as the nodal agency by the Ministry […] Read more
Free Solar Power Plant for 800 Houses in Kerala by KSEB Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an announcement that might set a precedent for other Indian states to follow, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will install rooftop solar power plants for 800 homes in Kerala. The breakup of this number will compose of 500 homes for the homeless as per the Life Mission Scheme. The remaining 300 will be […] Read more
Google, Microsoft Sign New Pacts to Employ Renewables in Data Centres Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy IT conglomerates Google and Microsoft are increasingly opting for ways to decarbonise their businesses and help timely transition to green and clean energy. In a fresh development, both the companies have announced the signing of new agreements that will help them lower carbon footprint of their IT operations by the employment of renewable energy in […] Read more
Green Markets: Playing a Pivotal Role in Renewable Energy Integration Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian power sector is undergoing a paradigm shift with rapidly increasing renewable capacity addition in the system. Renewable electricity generation has seen over 15 per cent compounded annual growth rate over the last few fiscal years (2016-17 to 2021-22) vis-à-vis a total growth of around 3.5 per cent. The country now boasts of a […] Read more
Voltalia Signs 15-Year Solar Power Supply Contract with Renault Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy French renewable energy providing firm, Voltalia, and French automobile manufacturer Renault have entered into a 15-year solar power supply agreement. The agreement will facilitate Renault to make the transition to cleaner energy. 350 megawatts of total capacity, or roughly 500-gigawatt hours of annual production, are covered by the deal. This 15-year commitment is the first-of-its-kind […] Read more
Actis’ BluPine Energy Buys 404 MW of Solar Power Assets from Atha Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Delhi-based renewable energy and storage solution provider company, that is 100% backed by global investment firm Actis Llp, BluPine Energy has purchased 404 MW of solar power assets from Atha Group, a private equity corporation headquartered in London. The enterprise value of the solar assets owned by Atha in this transaction is close to Rs. […] Read more
