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
ADB Grants $37 Mn for Southeast Asia’s Largest Floating Solar Project Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has signed an agreement with DHD for the installation of a 47.5 MW floating solar facility which will be the largest such installation in Southeast Asia. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a USD 37 million loan agreement with Da Nhim–Ham Thuan–Da Mi Hydro Power (DHD) to finance the installation of a 47.5 […] Read more
Rajasthan Road Transport Co Tenders for 4 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy RSRTC has floated a tender for setting up of rooftop solar projects worth 4 MW capacity at its premises/ depots in various districts of Rajasthan The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) has floated a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of grid-connected rooftop solar projects worth a cumulative 4 MW […] Read more
SJVN Empaneling Contractors for EPC and O&M Work on Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy SJVN is inviting applications for empaneling experienced parties for EPC and subsequent operation and maintenance of solar power plants. SJVN Limited, a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has issued a tender, inviting applications for eligible bidders for empaneling of experienced and capable parties for Engineering, Procurement and […] Read more
West Bengal Planning for 241 EV Charging Stations in the State Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy WBSEDCL has forwarded a proposal to the Ministry of Power for setting up of 241 EV charging stations in West Bengal at a cost of Rs 125 crore. The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) has revealed that it has forwarded a proposal to the Ministry of Power for setting up of 241 electric […] Read more
