ReNew Power Secures Additional Debt Funding of $350 Mn From OPIC Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The IPP has secured a fresh debt financing of up to USD 350 million from the US Government’s development finance institution. ReNew Power, one of India’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) in terms of total energy generation capacity, has secured a fresh debt financing of up to USD 350 million from the Overseas […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ashish Khanna, President, Tata Power (Renewables) Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Our policymakers will have to create an effective regulatory framework for the development and installation of a widespread solar water pump network. It will be largely beneficial if our farmers are made aware of the many benefits that come along with the adoption of solar water pumps as well. Policymakers can also incentivize the use […] Read more
TIFR Issues Tender For 18 kW Solar Plant Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is February 20, 2019. The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has issued a tender for the implementation of 18 kW grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the TIFR campus in Colaba, Mumbai. The brief scope of work for selected bidders will cover design, fabrication, supply, installation, testing& commissioning […] Read more
Greener Buildings in Orissa. Govt to consider Solar Power in Building Laws Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Department also seeks to make adherence to energy efficient building code mandatory for obtaining the building plan approval in Urban Local Bodies. The state government of Odisha may soon make it mandatory for buildings to install solar panels on rooftops by making a provision in the building plan approval. In support of the new […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Biz Shines in Q3 FY19; Now Brings Rooftop Offer to Cochin Updated On Wed, Jan 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy During the quarter, its consolidated revenue rose by 16 percent at Rs 7,571 crore as compared to Rs 6,506 crore last year. Country’s one of the leading integrated power company, Tata Power’s renewable energy business showed impressive growth during the October-December quarter of FY19 as its consolidated EBITDA grew by 9 per cent to Rs […] Read more
2019 Solar Predictions. Expect Volatility, But Lots of Positives to Look forward to Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Making predictions for the Solar sector in India is never easy, thanks to a tendency to keep tinkering with policy in this heavily policy influenced sector. But after speaking to multiple industry groups, we have the following 5 predictions for you. Starting off with the most obvious picks, total solar installations. Every expert in the […] Read more
Power Distribution Sector Needs Skill Development and Soon! Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Distribution companies need to undertake measures like smart metering, smart grid technology, switching to renewable sources of energy, adoption of blockchain in managing distributed energy resources and Artificial Intelligence. All of this calls for upscaling of existing workforce and preparing future power sector professionals to make strong impacts in the power sector. The need of […] Read more
GE to Digitize Tata Power’s Renewable and Thermal Fleet in India Updated On Thu, Jan 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy This is the first implementation of GE’s Predix Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions in India, will be the backbone of Tata Power’s Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) digitisation strategy. General Electric (GE), an American Multinational Conglomerate has announced that it will implement the first Predix Asset Performance Management (APM) solution in India for Tata Power’s thermal […] Read more
Tata Power Wins 3rd ICSI CSR Excellence Award 2018 Updated On Fri, Jan 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The award acknowledged the company’s unique and extraordinary contribution in CSR thereby recognizing its role in fueling inclusive growth and the implementation of innovative practices in community development and empowerment. Country’s one of the leading utility Tata Power has won the “3rd ICSI CSR Excellence Award” for the year 2018 in the Medium Category for […] Read more