Power Minister Launches National Electricity Plan (Transmission) Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Power minister Manohar Lal Khattar today launched the Nation Electricity Plan (Transmission), prepared by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The central agency with the aim of transmitting of 500 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by the year 2030 and over 600 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by the year 2032 had earlier […] Read more
India’s Renewable Capacity Crosses 200 GW Benchmark Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy capacity has now crossed 200 GW, latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revealed. As per the latest information from the agency, India’s total renewable capacity (excluding large hydro) touched 154 GW while India’s large hydro projects touched 46 GW capacity by the end of September 2024. A comparison of CEA’s […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […] Read more
Hitachi Energy Rolls Out $250Mn Plans For India Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hitachi Energy, a firm working in the energy technology landscape announced that it will invest nearly $250 million USD (INR 2,000 crore) in the country over the next five years to help the company improve its manufacturing capacities, expanded product range in support of the fast-growing demand worldwide for sustainable energy solutions. The investment forms […] Read more
Origin Cancels Hunter Valley Hydrogen Project Citing Slow Growth Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Origin Energy, one of Australia’s leading utilities, has announced its decision to abandon the AUD 207.6 million Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub project, citing slow market development and significant financial and technological risks. The project, a joint venture with fertiliser manufacturer Orica, was poised to be one of the nation’s most advanced hydrogen developments and was […] Read more
RERC Notifies Draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2024 Updated On Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) recently released a draft notification for the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) regulations for 2024. The commission is inviting suggestions on the draft until October 18th. In this draft, the RERC outlines the criteria for accessing green energy through open access, which will be available upon payment of specific charges. […] Read more
NTPC REL Floats 1 GW Land, Power Evacuation Tender In Karnataka Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has released a tender for a land and power evacuation package to develop 1 GW (1000 MW) ISTS-connected solar PV projects in the Bidar Region in Karnataka. The tender sets October 24th as the last date for bid submission. In the brief scope of work, the tender detailed the […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches Solarization of Lift Irrigation Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has undertaken the process of solarization of Lift Irrigation Schemes that supports the agricultural regions. These regions could not be promoted through the traditional irrigation system because of geographical constraints. Furthermore, the problem of forest clearance does not permit the implementation of the traditional methods of irrigation in some region. […] Read more
GK Energy Gears Up for The Solar Pump Boom Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy For Gopal Kabra, founder of the solar pump driven GK Energy, the move into the renewable energy business started with solar water heaters in 2006. Hailing from a business family in Nanded Maharashtra, Kabra completed his education in Pune. Right from the start, he was clear about running his own business. It has been a […] Read more
