OREDA Issues Tender To Deploy Solar Boats At Chilika Lake Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has planned to introduce solar boats on its largest water body, Chilika Lake. It has also issued tenders for the same from the interested parties. Chilika Lake hosts several aquatic animals like Dolphins and other species of fish. However, the fossil-fuel-based boats are often seen ferrying around the lake for […] Read more
Average Power Supply In Rural India Touched 20.6 Hours: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) data on power availability within the power sector showcased a growth trend in 2023. Union Power Minister RK Singh said that several reforms in the power sector brought several positive results, including reduced AT&C (Aggregate Technical and Commercial) losses. “The AT&C losses in the power sector went down to 15.41% (provisional) […] Read more
MNRE Appoints Members For Dispute Resolution Commitee For RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now notified the names of the members of the proposed Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC). This DRC was mandated to resolve the disputes between the renewable energy developers and designated government PSUs like NTPC, SJVN, NHPC, and SECI, among others. As per the new notification, three retired IAS officers–M […] Read more
SJVN Commissions 75 MW Gurhah Solar Power Plant In Uttar Pradesh. Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) Limited chairman & managing director (CMD) Nand Lal Sharma announced that its 75 MW Gurhah solar power plant located in district Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has achieved commercial operation. With the commissioning of this project, the installed capacity of SJVN currently stands at 2227 MW. He further stated, “SJVN has implemented […] Read more
CERC Rejects Punjab Discom’s Plea To Penalize Adani Green Over Delays Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement declined the petition of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) against Adani Green Energy. The Punjab discom had pleaded with the CERC to reduce the tariff of 50MW of a Gujarat-based wind power project developed by Adani Green due to the delay in the commencement of the […] Read more
The Startup Using AI To Prevent Bird Fatalities Due to Wind Turbines Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bird strikes on windmills are more common than you think. A study held in 2012 shows bird strikes leading to nearly 366000 bird deaths on average in the US alone. With the uptick in renewable energy, windmill installations have gone up by 47%, which raises concern for birds like raptors and falcons, which are the […] Read more
Chandigarh Open Access Consumers May Get Green Power @Rs 6.75/unit Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and Union Territories has now come up with a draft discussion paper to compute the green energy open access tariff in Chandigarh. This comes after the Union government issued a notification last year allowing green energy through open access to consumers even with less […] Read more
Could These Be Solar’s 5 Biggest Threats? Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar has had a lot of time in the limelight, from being heralded as the energy source of the future to being the number 1 pick for home installation. However, a few other sources of energy have slipped under the radar and we’re here to talk about them for their potential to disrupt the rise […] Read more
Self-Certification Scheme For Solar Inverters Extended Till 2024: MNRE Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its recent notification allowed an extension on the self- certification for Solar inverters till 2024. The last notification was published in a gazette notification on 28.07.2023. to review the availability of test facilities for limited capacities. “It gave more time for compliance, and implementation of Quality […] Read more
