GUVNL seeks bids for 500 MW wind projects phase III in Gujarat Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy State electricity regulation board Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has floated a tender for the purchase of power through competitive bidding process (followed by reverse e- auction) from 500 MW grid-connected wind power projects to be set up in Gujarat (Phase III) with ‘Greenshoe Option’ of additional upto 500 MW. Key details of the tender […] Read more
NTPC Hopes To Raise Rs 2,000 crore From Stake Sale In NGEL Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy State owned National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is planning to sell a stake in its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) that was formed to develop renewable energy projects. NTPC is expected to raise about Rs 2,000 crore from the sale of the stake. The corporation has earlier indicated that the sale was likely by October […] Read more
NGSL Signs Pact With African Bloc For RE Development In Africa Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC GE Power Services Limited (NGSL) has inked a tripartite Memorandum of Engagement (MoE) with The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), Kenya and Procorp Enertech Private Limited (PEPL) where the three entities will cooperate for the development of solar power projects in Africa. The official statement says that the MoE specifically envisages installations of ground […] Read more
Green ammonia from green hydrogen can reduce India’s fertiliser subsidy burden Updated On Thu, Apr 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy A shift to green ammonia would significantly reduce the Indian government’s massive fertiliser subsidy burden and boost energy self-reliance by cutting dependence on imports of expensive liquified natural gas (LNG) for fertiliser manufacturing, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Of course, green ammonia itself would come […] Read more
Amid Fire Cases, Okinawa Autotech Becomes First EV Firm To Recall Vehicles In India Updated On Tue, Apr 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gurugram based electric vehicle manufacturer Okinawa Autotech has announced that it will recall 3,215 units of its Praise Pro Scooters voluntarily to fix any issues related to the battery in their EV. Okinawa has become the first electric vehicle maker to have recalled its EVs in India for quality check. The recall by Okinawa has […] Read more
NeuConnect Undersea Project to Link Energy Markets of Germany and UK Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The NeuConnect Project, which will create the first interconnector or direct power link between Germany and Great Britain, connecting two of Europe’s largest energy markets is making a move as contracts of £1.5 billion have been awarded by its consortium for the development of undersea link for electricity transmission between Europe’s two largest economies – […] Read more
Honda, GM Come Together to Roll Out Affordable EVs from 2027 Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global auto giants Honda Motor and General Motors have announced that they will collaborate to develop affordably priced electric vehicles and enable global production of millions of EVs starting in 2027, including compact crossover vehicles by leveraging technology, design and sourcing strategies of the two companies. The idea is to find economies of scale and lower […] Read more
NTPC generated record 360 BU of energy during FY21-22 Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC, India’s largest integrated power generating company, has reported the highest-ever annual group generation of 360 BU (billion units) during FY2021-22, a growth of 14.6% compared to the previous year. During this period, NTPC states, the company also recorded the highest-ever single day generation of 1215.68 MU (Group) & 1013.45 MU (NTPC). The coal-based plants […] Read more
Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy Approved By State Cabinet Updated On Thu, Mar 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Cabinet of the State Government of Karnataka has cleared the Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy for the period of 2022-2027, that seeks to maintain the state’s reputation as a renewable energy leader. The policy says that in the next five years, Karnataka will have a renewable power generation capacity of 10 GW. The policy wants […] Read more
