Tata Power to Acquire 51% Stake in Odisha’s Discom; Doubles Consumer Base Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Marking its successful entry into the state of Odisha, utility giant Tata Power Company Ltd has won the bid to acquire a major shareholding of 51 percent in the Central Electricity Supply Utility (CESU) of Odisha. Mumbai-headquartered Tata Power said in a statement that “the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has awarded the Letter of […] Read more
AfDB and EU to Provide €12 mn for Electrification of Rural Areas in Togo Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB, EU and the Togolese government have signed an agreement for 12 million euros to support the CIZO rural electrification program from Togo (PRAVOST). The African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Union (EU) and the Togolese government have signed an agreement of some 12 million euros as part of the project to support the […] Read more
ADB to Invest $1 bn for Renewable Transition in the Pacific Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB will invest over USD 1 billion worth of energy projects in the Pacific from 2019 to 2021 to increase renewable energy generation The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest over USD 1 billion worth of energy projects in the Pacific from 2019 to 2021 to increase renewable energy generation and improve access to affordable […] Read more
Infrastructure Sector Makes the Case for Captive RE Policy and More Updated On Sat, Dec 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The infrastructure sector has urged the government to bring captive renewable policy and exempt from cross-subsidy charges to make renewable energy more viable The infrastructure sector has urged the government to bring captive renewable policy and exempt from cross-subsidy and transmission charges to make renewable energy more viable for those willing to set up clean energy plants beyond factory […] Read more
Ørsted Secures Funding for Renewable Hydrogen Project Updated On Sat, Dec 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Together with its partners, Ørsted has received funding for the construction of a 2MW electrolysis plant with appurtenant hydrogen storage. Together with its partners, Ørsted has announced that it has received funding of DKK 34.6 million for the construction of a 2MW electrolysis plant with appurtenant hydrogen storage. The plant will use electricity from offshore […] Read more
BMW now has Half a Million Electric Vehicles on Road Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The BMW Group has reached another electro-mobility milestone and already delivered half a million electric vehicles to customers worldwide. As an e-mobility pioneer, the BMW Group has announced that it has reached another electro-mobility milestone and already delivered half a million electric vehicles to customers worldwide. The milestone was crossed after Sebastian Mackensen, BMW Group […] Read more
EDPR Secures Long-Term CfD for 307 MW Wind at Polish Auction Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDPR has secured a 15-year CfD at the Polish energy auction to sell electricity produced by a portfolio of 11 wind farms with a total capacity of 307 MW. EDP Renováveis (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has announced that it has secured […] Read more
JERC Orders two UTs to Comply With RPO Targets Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy JERC has asked DNHPDCL and the electricity department of Daman & Diu to comply with the RPO targets set by the commission. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has been conducting suo-moto hearings in the matter of compliance of the Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) by the State of Goa and Union Territories. After its latest […] Read more
EESL Signs MoU to Promote E-Mobility in South India Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has signed an MoU with Baghirathi Sustainability India to explore the possibilities of promoting e-mobility and electric vehicles in India. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Baghirathi Sustainability India to explore the possibilities of promoting e-mobility […] Read more
