India’s Installed Power Capacity Twice Its Peak Demand: Singh Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh said today that India’s total installed electricity generation capacity is now almost double its peak demand. He also boasted that due to the transformation of the Indian power sector, the export of power to neighboring countries became a reality. The minister said, “Today, India has an installed capacity of 421,000 […] Read more
Jharkhand Releases Tender For O&M of 212 Mini-Grids Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has now issued tenders to outsource the Comprehensive Maintenance Contract & Operation (CMCO) of 212 solar mini-grids/microgrids installed in seven districts of the state. The state nodal agency has asked the prospective bidders to submit their bids by the end of August 22. JREDA will open the technical bids […] Read more
August ALMM Update, Approved Capacity Nears 20 GW Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM), which is a key measure announced by the MNRE in 2019 to give a boost to domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports has updated its list. The list mandates the enlistment of only those models of solar PV module manufacturers, under ALMM, which comply […] Read more
A Case For Green Financing For More Transmission Infrastructure Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a provocative blog on the importance of the transmission sector and its role in the energy transition, two world bank staffers make the case for expanding the definition of green projects when it comes to transmission projects, to ensure faster adaption of these vital infrastructure to handle green energy projects. The article comes at […] Read more
12 States Now Host India’s 50 Solar Parks Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Recent data from Lok Sabha shared by the Union Minister of New and Renewable Minister RK Singh indicated that solar parks have made its entry to 12 Indian states. At the same time, it is still a non-starter in many other states. A written reply by the minister said that these 12 states now host […] Read more
Torrent Power to Supply 132 MW Solar Power for Shapoorji Pallonji’s Desalination Plants Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Torrent Power Ltd. has, through its subsidiary Torrent Urja 8 Private Limited, entered into a Power Transfer Agreement with subsidiaries of Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Private Limited (SPCPL). The agreement will pave the way for the supply of 132 MW solar power for its desalination plants in the state of Gujarat. The value of the […] Read more
Chintan Shah Joins NSEFI’s Advocacy For India’s Energy Transition Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable Industry Veteran Chintan Shah joins National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) as Principal Advisor and will be playing a key role in organization’s advocacy efforts to accelerate India’s Energy Transition. Shah is bringing extensive expertise spanning three decades in various key roles within India’s Renewable Energy sector. He has demonstrated proficiency in Solar, […] Read more
ISA & ACI Tie-up for Deployment of Solar Across Airports Globally Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Airports Council International (ACI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation with an intent to increase the deployment of solar across airports globally. The aim is to make airports greener to help reduce airport emissions, improve air quality, and make them more sustainable. ISA and ACI will work together to […] Read more
OMC Power Commissions 1 MW Rooftop Solar Installation at KGMU Lucknow Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm OMC Power has commissioned a 1 MW rooftop solar installation at the prestigious KGMU (King George’s Medical University) Lucknow. The firm informs that by harnessing solar energy, KGMU is projected to save over 1300 tonnes of CO2 in a calendar year. The MoU between KGMU and OMC Power was signed in February, […] Read more
