CCEA Approves RCE for North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) at an estimated cost of Rs.6,700 crore. This is a major step, towards the economic development of the North Eastern Region through the strengthening of Intra-State Transmission and Distribution systems. Announced […] Read more
Uneven Grouping of Renewables Leading to Curtailments in India: TCCL Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity demand in India grew at a CAGR of 5.1% over the last decade from FY 2011 to FY 2019. However, this fell to a mere 1.2% in FY 2020. India was already facing an economic slowdown, with industrial output declining to an 8-year low during the year, but compounded by the impact of the […] Read more
Hartek Solar Secures Order for 1.8 MW Rooftop Solar Project From Bikaji Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Chandigarh-based developer Hartek Solar has announced that it has bagged a 1.8 MW rooftop project from FMCG firm Bikaji. The firm will execute the project right from the installation of solar panels and inverters to supply, design, engineering and commissioning. “Consolidating on its Pan-India presence, Hartek Solar, the rooftop solar division of Hartek Group has bagged a […] Read more
Increasing Stakes in Intrastate Transmission Will Drive RE Growth in India: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEEFA recommends increasing competition in the intrastate transmission sector to speed up the deployment of renewable energy in India A new IEEFA report recommends increasing competition in the development of intrastate transmission infrastructure, to speed up the deployment of renewable energy in India. “As the share of increasingly low cost but variable renewable energy grows, development […] Read more
SECI Disburses Rs 770 Cr in October, Rs 370 Cr for Solar & Wind Power Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has published all the payments (solar/ wind power procured, transmission fees, subsidy, and GST rebates) it has made in October 2020. The Solar Energy Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the nodal agency for implementing renewable energy projects in the country recently published a list of all the payments (solar/ wind power procured, transmission fees, […] Read more
MoU Signed Between Banks and BEE for Power Efficiency Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy APSECM will enter into an MoU with the BEE for facilitating the financing of energy-efficiency projects in the state under PRGFEE scheme. Andhra Energy Secretary Srikant Nagulapalli said that the committee of financial institutions, empanelled by AP State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM), will enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) for […] Read more
CM Mamata Banerjee Lauds Eco Friendly Approach In Bengal Updated On Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a tweet yesterday, Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamta Banerjee claimed that Bengal has been the pioneer state in introducing environment-friendly transportation on such a large scale. “With environment-friendly electric bus and CNG bus service, Kolkata has also bagged international C40 Award for electric transportation system”, Mamata wrote. Today is National Energy Conservation Day. […] Read more
Vena Energy Selects Doosan to Deliver Queensland’s Largest Grid-Scale Energy Storage System Updated On Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vena Energy has named Doosan GridTech as its EPC partner to build Queensland’s largest energy storage system. Vena Energy-Australia has named Doosan GridTech as its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner to build Queensland’s largest energy storage system. This battery energy storage system (BESS) will play a major role in improving grid stability and supporting […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for Solarization of 47 LDC & SIDS Member Countries of ISA Updated On Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has issued an EoI for the solarization of LDC and SIDS member countries of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). NTPC Ltd has issued an expression of interest (EoI) for the solarization of Least Developed Countries (LDC) and Small-Island Developing States (SIDS) member countries of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). ISA as part of […] Read more
