RE Capacity Addition to Grow to 11GW in FY22, Predicts ICRA Updated On Fri, Jul 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy While renewable energy capacity addition reduced by 1.3 GW last year due to coronavirus-induced disruptions, ICRA expects the capacity addition to improve to 10.5-11 GW in FY22, led by a strong project pipeline of approximately 38 GW. Additionally, more than 20 GW RE projects are under the tendering phase from various nodal agencies, providing visibility […] Read more
CESL Invites Bids from OEMs to get Empaneled for Supply of E-rickshaws Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) to empanel original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to supply electric three-wheelers (e-rickshaws) in India. While the pre bid meeting will be held on July 13, the deadline for bid submission is July 26, 2021, on which bid opening is also scheduled. CESL, a wholly-owned […] Read more
Tirupati to Adopt Energy-efficient Practices, Installing 2 MW Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jul 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The nation’s richest temple trust, which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, has taken more steps to go green. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is going to green with efficient energy practices along with a water management system. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has given acquiescence to AP State Energy Conservation Mission […] Read more
NTPC, ONGC To Focus On Offshore Wind Energy Developments ? Updated On Mon, Jul 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy News reports have quoted state-owned National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC) and the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) joining together for the development of offshore wind energy in the country. For ONGC, the national oil explorer, any tie-up is considered relevant as power generation has not been its forte, and offshore wind offers […] Read more
NTPC Concall- Spotlight On Aggressive Renewables Plans Updated On Tue, Jun 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC’s revised 60 GW renewable energy plan by FY32 was just one of the many interesting announcements and information pieces shared by the group’s Director (finance) A.K. Gautam at the online conference call with analysts following Q4 results. We bring you some of its highlights. Gautam added that 2884 MW of solar projects including ongoing […] Read more
AP High Court Throws Out 6.4 GW State Solar Auctions Updated On Fri, Jun 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh High Court declared yesterday that the state government’s 6.4 GW solar project auctions were bad in law, and quashed the request for selection (RfS) and power purchase agreement (PPA) for the same. The move follows a petition filed by Tata Power Renewable Energy in January this year, where it was contended that the […] Read more
Solar Powered Irrigation Would Accelerate India’s Energy Transition: IEEFA Updated On Mon, Jun 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a new report, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) says that solar pumps help to expand distributed solar generation while catering to agriculture’s vast power demand. And in India, Solar-powered irrigation can help achieve its Energy Transition as the country is already lagging far behind its near-term target of 40GW of […] Read more
Adani Sets Plans Rolling for Wind Turbine Manufacturing Updated On Wed, Jun 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) on Tuesday infirmed the stock exchanges about having incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary company for manufacturing wind turbine generators. In a filing to BSE, the company said a fully owned subsidiary, Mundra Windtech Limited (MWL) was incorporated on on June 7, 2021. On the objects and effects of acquisition/incorporation for the acquisition of […] Read more
BYD Backed Olectra Greentech Wins Bid for 100 E-Buses Updated On Tue, May 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The BYD partnered electric buses (E-buses) maker Olectra Greentech announced on Monday that along with its sister company Evey Trans Pvt Ltd, it has won the bid for 100 electric buses. The consortium of both the companies has won the bid to supply 100 electric buses to a State Transport Corporation (STC) in the country […] Read more