SN Sahai Takes Charge as Power Secretary; Garg to Begin New Innings Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Now, Garg is mulling to kick off his new innings in the economic and financial policy work outside Government. Sanjeev Nandan Sahai on Friday has assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Power in New Delhi. He has been appointed in place of Subhash Chandra Garg, who retired on October 31, 2019. Prior to this, Sahai, who […] Read more
Global Wind Technology Tenders Down 26 percent in Q3 2019 Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Wind technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 58. Wind technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw 43 tenders announced, marking a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 58, according to a new analysis. According to GlobalData’s power industry tenders […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for O&M Work on 50 MW Solar Plant in MP Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has tendered for carrying out the O&M work for a 50 MW solar power plant at NTPC Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible companies for carrying out the operation and maintenance (O&M) work for a 50 MW solar power plant at NTPC Mandsaur […] Read more
Solar Power Very Much on the Agenda for Bihar: Nitish Kumar Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has said that due emphasis will be paid on solar power in the state and that panels are already being installed on government buildings Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said that due emphasis will be paid on solar power in the state and that solar panels are already being installed […] Read more
Sanjeev Nandan Sahai Appointed to Chair Power Secretary Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the order of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Sahai has been appointed in place of Subhash Chandra Garg, a 1983-batch IAS officer, who will be retiring on October 31, 2019. In a significant development, senior IAS officer of 1986-batch, Sanjeev Nandan Sahai, has been appointed as the new power secretary […] Read more
ADB Invests Rs 704 Crore in Thai Green Bond Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB will invest Rs 704 crore in Energy Absolute’s green bond, proceeds from which will support the financing of the 260 MW Hanuman wind farm in Thailand. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest 3 billion Thai baht (Rs 704 crore/ USD 98.7 million) in Energy Absolute’s maiden green bond issuance, proceeds from which will […] Read more
Renewables Trump Fossil Fuels in the UK for Q3 2019 Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new analysis has revealed that renewables generated more electricity than fossil fuels for the entire third quarter in the UK, for the very first time. A new analysis by Carbon Brief has revealed that renewable energy sources like wind farms, solar panels, biomass and hydro plants generated more electricity than the combined output from […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
HERC Approves Proposal to Install 468 Solar Pumps in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy HERC has recently approved a petition filed by two Discoms in Haryana seeking the installation of grid-connected solar-powered pumps in the state. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has recently approved a petition filed by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), seeking the installation of grid-connected […] Read more
