Chhattisgarh Offers Sops For Grid-Connected Solar DRE Units Updated On Thu, Jul 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has come out with a new draft regulation to boost the uptake of grid-connected distributed renewable energy (DRE) units in the state. The Commission has now proposed a second amendment to its Gid-Connected DRE Regulations. These rules will be applicable from September 1, 2023. The draft CSERC (Grid […] Read more
First Solar Bags 279 MW Thin Film Solar Panel Project in Alabama Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electricity utility corporation, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), has deputed a project to thin film module maker First Solar for 279 MW (dc) of thin film solar panels. The Lawrence County Solar Project will be set up in Alabama and will kickstart operations in 2027. This will be First Solar’s fourth factory in the United […] Read more
With 224MW Solar Capacity, SCCL Achieves 40% of Its Net Zero Targets Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi recently told the Parliament that the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) had achieved around 40 percent of its net-zero targets. The Minister disclosed this information while responding to a coal supply and consumption query. He said that both Coal India Limited (CIL) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) are working […] Read more
As MoUs Worth Lakhs OF Crores Are Announced By PFC, REC, Hopes Rise Updated On Mon, Jul 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central government’s power project financing arms, PFC and its subsidiary REC, have made a slew of green funding announcements recently. In total, the NBFCs Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) and REC Ltd have signed agreements worth ₹5 lakh to fund projects of major green energy firms. While the PFC signed pacts worth ₹2.37 lakh […] Read more
SJVN Bags INR 7000 Cr Solar Power Contract from Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd Updated On Mon, Jul 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy SJVN, through its wholly-owned subsidiary- SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) has received the letter of Intent (LOI) from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). This agreement will pave the way for the procurement of 1200 MW solar power. As per the contract terms, SGEL will develop 1000 MW project anywhere in the country. The remaining […] Read more
Four G20 Countries Have Higher GHC Emissions: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The NITI Aayog recently released a report on decarbonizing transport among the G20 countries. The report attributed the rise of transportation emissions to the surge in motorization across these countries. The report also claimed that four G20 countries have the higher GreenHouse Gases (GHG) emissions per KwH. Describing growth in grid emission among the G20 […] Read more
Mini-grids Best Suited To Electrify Unelectrified Population: ISA Report Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest report by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on universal energy access emphasized the role of solar energy in ensuring energy access in unelectrified regions in the world. ISA released the report during the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) in Goa today with representatives from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The latest report […] Read more
Five Ways Indian Railways Plans To Go Net-Zero By 2030 Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian Railways has one of the largest networks of rail lines in the world. In the last few decades, it successfully transformed from diesel to electric engines. The major source of transport and freight services in the country now is another fuel transition phase. Slowly, the Indian government entity is moving away from diesel […] Read more
SJVN Signs PPAs For RE Projects Worth 300 MW With MSEDCL, SECI Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy SJVN has entered into Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for a cumulative capacity of 300 MW renewable energy projects. The PPAs have been signed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the firm. The projects have been won through competitive bidding. The PPAs have been signed for 200 MW solar power project […] Read more
