NTPC Group’s Total Power Generation Capacity Crosses 73 GW Updated On Fri, Jul 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy The total generation capacity of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Group has crossed 73 Gigawatt (GW), a statement from the Ministry of Power said today. The ministry said that with more power projects, the group’s total installed electricity generation capacity touched 73,024 Megawatt (MW). It includes 57,038 MW installed capacity of power plants owned by […] Read more
Solar Canals Deliver On Promise, Yet Fail To Find Market Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy By-Ravleen Kaur A streak of blue cuts across the yellow landscape as one takes a turn while travelling through the Mehsana district of Gujarat. The dry smell of dust alerts one about the arid zone ahead and the heat is an indication of impending summers in this terrain. Soon, the blue line turns grey with […] Read more
African Development Bank’s SEFA Provides $7.88 Million Grant for AETC Programme Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $7.88 million grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) for the Africa Energy Transition Catalyst Programme, which aims to increase renewable energy generation across the continent. The AETC Programme The Africa Energy Transition Catalyst Programme, also known as AETC, is a program […] Read more
Waaree Commissions 122 MWp of Solar Project At Khandwa In MP Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. (WRTL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Ltd, has now announced the commissioning of 87.5MW (122.5MWp) of EPC solar power project in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. This project was developed by Waree for UPC Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd’s subsidiary Masya Solar Energy Pvt Ltd. The clean energy project is spread […] Read more
DRE Finds A Footing In India, Powered By Solar Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Laxmi Bhuyan is a 58-year-old woman from the Sindiba village in the Gajapati district of Odisha. This tribal village, with swatches of fertile land around the village periphery, bolstered the local farmers to grow different fruits and vegetables around the year. However, the raw fruits often yielded low prices for the producers. On the other […] Read more
CERC Orders Compensation for Adani Subsidiary Over ‘Change of Law’ Events Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest order, directed the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and other related entities concerned to compensate Adani Solar Energy Jodhpur Four Private Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Adani Green Energy. The order came to the fore after the SPV moved a petition before the CERC […] Read more
Mini-Grids And The Rockefeller Experience Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as India made commendable progress connecting almost all households to the grid, the larger aim of 24×7 power for all is still some distance away. With a twin challenge of rising demand and the need to transition to a cleaner grid powered by renewables, the hopes of millions for continuous, dependable power are still […] Read more
Maharashtra & Gogoro to Partner on $1.5 Billion Ultra Mega Project Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government presented Gogoro Inc. with an offer letter to enter into an ‘Ultra Mega Project’ agreement to manufacture vehicles, smart battery packs, and battery swap stations, and deploy an open and accessible battery swapping infrastructure in the State beginning late 2023. The announcement was made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The initiative […] Read more
Funding New Thermal Power Plants May Create Stranded Assets: IEEFA Report Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the Institute for Energy Efficiency and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) claimed that new investments in thermal power plants could potentially lead to new stranded assets. The report said it is due to the economic benefits of renewable energy. The report titled ‘Cleaning up the last pile of India’s power sector Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)’ discusses […] Read more
