Importance of Using Storage with Increasing Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Background and Context The Government of India has announced ambitious targets for Renewable Energy (RE) capacity addition, and the Country is rapidly adding Wind and Solar generation in the energy mix. However, there are some well accepted issues associated with RE power – such as intermittency, fluctuations owing to weather changes, and limited forecasting/ scheduling […] Read more
ADB Grants $346 Mn Loan for Rural Electricity in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 346 million loan to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in Maharashtra. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 346 million loan to India to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in the state of Maharashtra. […] Read more
SECI Tenders for 15 MW Floating Solar Plant at SCCL Updated On Mon, Apr 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender for setting up 15 MW floating solar plant at different sites at the SCCL in Telangana The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for setting up of 15 MW floating solar PV power plant at different sites at the Singareni Collieries […] Read more
From 7 Paise Per KwH To Ownership. On SECI’s Future Plans Updated On Sun, Mar 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) CMD, Mr J S Swain, has been quoted in a recent interview to the Economic Times as saying that SECI plans to move to become a developer itself, with a first target of setting up 5000 MW of Solar-Wind hybrid projects in the coming decade. That announcement is a […] Read more
Govt to Solarize Sun-Temple Town in Gujarat by Investing Rs 65 Cr Updated On Sat, Mar 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines related to the complete solarization of Modhera town in Gujarat, which is popularly known as the sun-temple town. The cost of complete solarization of town is expected to be Rs 65 crore and will be borne by the Central Government and the State Government, […] Read more
SECI Planning for 50 MW Solar Power Project in Leh: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Mar 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI is planning to set up a 50 MW solar power project in Leh, RK Singh has informed the parliament. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is planning to set up a 50 MW solar power project in Leh, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has informed the parliament. […] Read more
1922 MW Installed Rooftop Solar Capacity in India: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Mar 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Installed rooftop solar capacity in India now stands at 1922 MW, and over Rs 1,874 crore has been released as CFA, RK Singh has informed the Parliament. The total installed rooftop solar energy capacity in India now stands at 1922 megawatt (MW), and so far over Rs 1,874 crore has been released as central financial […] Read more
BHEL to Supply Electric Buses With Charging Infrastructure in UP Updated On Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has won an order for the supply of electric buses along with the charging infrastructure of these buses for Gorakhpur City in Uttar Pradesh. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the country’s largest power equipment manufacturer, has announced it has won an order for the supply of electric buses along with charging infrastructure of these […] Read more
Total to Develop 25 MWh Battery Energy Storage Project in France Updated On Fri, Mar 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Total has announced that it has launched a battery energy storage project with a storage capacity of 25 MWh, which will be the largest in France. Total has announced that it has launched a battery-based energy storage project in Mardyck, at the Flandres Center, in Dunkirk’s port district. With a storage capacity of 25-megawatt hours (MWh) […] Read more