ADB, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Collaborate for Grid & BESS Enhancement in Delhi Updated On Mon, Apr 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), the distribution arm of Tata Power, have announced that they have signed an agreement to subscribe to non-convertible debentures for Rs 1.5 billion ($18.2 million) to enhance Delhi’s power distribution through grid enhancements. The agreement also involves a $2 million grant to partially […] Read more
WRI Develops Tool For Financial Evaluation of Public Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The World Resources Institute (WRI)-India, one of India’s leading clean energy think tanks, has now developed a unique tool to undertake the financial evaluation of public charging stations (PCS) meant for electric vehicles. The organization has named it ‘Financial Analysis of Charging Station (FACt).’ The international think-tank claimed there need to be more evaluation tools in India. […] Read more
WBPDCL Issues EOI For Its 500 MW Floating Solar Project at Bakreswar Dam Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has now issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) seeking consultants for conducting the technical and feasibility studies of the proposed 500 Megawatt (MW) floating solar power project on the catchment areas of Bakreswar dam. The WBPDCL will recruit the first consultants to conduct technical and feasibility studies […] Read more
Europe Slips Up, Again, On Meeting Climate Goals Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Two contrasting reports have dominated the renewable energy landscape of Europe this week: One, the European Union policymakers have agreed to double the renewable use by 2030 through massive RE installations. Two, a WindEurope report finds that Europe has invested lowest in offshore wind since 2009 in 2022, a mere EUR 17 billion in new […] Read more
SunSource Commissions 9 MW Solar Open Access Project in UP for Varun Beverages Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy A firm that provides solar-based energy and storage solutions, SunSource Energy has shared that it has commissioned a 9 MW (DC) solar open access project in Uttar Pradesh (UP) for Varun Beverages. Varun Beverages is a noted player in the beverage industry and among the largest franchisees of PepsiCo in the world. The PPA paves […] Read more
Jakson Group Poised for Manufacturing Expansion Through Agreement with Jinchen Corp Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian energy group Jakson Group, has signed an agreement with Jinchen Corp, a turnkey supplier of advanced solar module manufacturing equipment and technology in China. The association is a step forward in Jakson Group’s targets to expand its solar PV manufacturing capacities further in India upto 3 GW annually. It will also strengthen its plans […] Read more
Crash in Lithium Prices: A Boon for EV Buyers or Unsustainable Trend? Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Prices of the so-called ‘White Gold’ has been declining for the past few months. Lithium is a common ingredient in almost all electric-car batteries we use today. The drop in commodity prices has made it easier for carmakers to cut prices for electric vehicles. For instance, last month, Tesla lowered the prices of its two […] Read more
Vibrant Energy Places 130 MW Order with Vestas for Indian Projects Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Danish wind energy major Vestas and Hyderabad-based Vibrant Energy have signed a deal for two wind projects in India. As part of the order, Vestas will supply a total of 36 units of V155-3.6 MW turbines. Vestas said that this is its second order from Vibrant Energy in India in less than a year. With […] Read more
Government Plans For Bids Totaling 250 GW of Green Energy By March 2028 Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A government memo has revealed that India will be issuing tenders for the installation of 250 GW of green energy capacity in the country by March 2028. According to the Government memo, India will be inviting bids from developers for the installation of 15 GW of renewable energy capacity each in the starting two quarters […] Read more