Shri RK Singh takes charge of the Ministries of the Power and New & Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Shri RK Singh took over as the Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy here, today. He was greeted at the office by Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary, Power and Shri Anand Kumar, Secretary, MNRE along with the senior officials of the Ministries. Briefly interacting with the media after taking […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Arm Gets LOA for 100MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, Tata Power will supply electricity to the state utility GUVNL under a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Adding another feather in its cap, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a renewable arm of utility giant Tata Power, got a Letter of Award (LOA) to develop 100 MW project in Gujarat’s […] Read more
Cost of Renewable Power Dropped to a Record Low in 2018: Report Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Renewable energy Sources like solar, onshore Wind costs will see a further slide next year consistently cheaper than any other fossil fuel source says the newest IRENA report. Boosting the business case for Renewables in the world, costs of renewable sources like onshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies will in the next year […] Read more
Tata Power Renewables Wins Dholera Solar Auction with Rs 2.75/kWh Bid Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power’s renewable arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy has emerged as the winner in the latest solar auction conducted by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for awarding 1000 MW capacity to be built at the Dholera Solar Park. In response to the 1000 MW tendered capacity, and in the third time of asking after […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Issues Tender For 100 MW Renewable Power Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for the procurement of renewable power (non-solar) on a short-term power purchase agreement to meet its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets. The Discom is looking to procure up to 300 MUs or 100 MW of renewable energy for a period starting June […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Biz Shines Again; EBITDA Up 35% in Q4 Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy During the quarter, the Mumbai-headquartered company’s profit after tax (PAT) before exceptional items stood at Rs 259 crore, as against Rs 118 crore. Utility giant Tata Power’s renewable energy business again unveiled a significant growth during the fourth quarter of FY19, as it’s consolidated EBITDA surged 35 per cent to Rs 1,879 crore, mainly driven by […] Read more
ADB Approves $100 Mn Facility For Renewable Power Projects in Pacific Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an umbrella facility of up to $100 million which will provide financing support including loans, guarantees, and letters of credit to overcome constraints to private sector investment in renewable power projects in Pacific island countries. The ‘Pacific Renewable Energy Program’ will support an estimated 5 separate renewable energy projects in […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Arm to Sell 32MW Wind Assets in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the company did not disclose the buyer of these assets. With an aim to optimize operating costs, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a renewable arm of utility giant Tata Power, has entered into a pact to sell its 32 MW operating wind assets in Maharashtra. India’s one of the leading integrated power company […] Read more
Tata Power Shifts Complete Focus to Renewable Energy, to Cease Building New Coal Plants: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Utility ceases new coal-fired power development, creates a future based on renewables. One of the country’s largest private integrated power company, Tata Power has recently made it publicly clear that it will cease building new coal-fired capacity, according to a report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report, Tata Power: […] Read more