Water Scarcity Driving Smarter Solutions in Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy India is a country that is developing rapidly and with this growth comes an increasing demand for water. Although India is well endowed with strong natural river systems, water scarcity is becoming a serious issue in the country. With higher demand for electricity, traditional sources of energy have become a liability not just due to […] Read more
Renewables Increasingly Cheaper Than new Fossil Fuels Based Capacity: IRENA Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable power is increasingly cheaper than any new electricity capacity based on fossil fuels, a new report by IRENA finds. Renewables are increasingly cheaper than any new electricity capacity based on fossil fuels, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds. The report, ‘Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2019’, shows that more than half […] Read more
Draft Tariff Policy Can Revolutionise Power Sector Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The proposal to end tariff differentiation is a much-needed reform in the power sector but the key to reaping real benefits of the move lies in its implementation and involvement of consumers in the reform process, as said by the Pradeep S. Mehta founded non-profit Indian think tank. CUTS International is a Jaipur-headquartered organisation and […] Read more
Tata Power Takes Over CESU, Begins Power Distribution Work in Odisha Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power has taken over the management of CESU, after receiving LOI from OERC for the distribution and retail supply of electricity in 5 circles of Odisha Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility, has announced that it has taken over the management of the Central Electricity Supply Utility of Odisha (CESU), after receiving the […] Read more
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Welcomes PSERC Move to Trim Power Tariff Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has hailed the decision taken by the nodal agency Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) to slash domestic tariff despite a drop in revenue on the back of coronavirus lockdown. The Minister also hoped that the rates could be further rationalised in the interest of the people. Further, Punjab CM […] Read more
COVID-19 Intensifies Need to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Globally Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has found that the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy by 2030 unless efforts are scaled up significantly Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030 unless […] Read more
Five of the World’s Largest Offshore Wind Energy Farms Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A list of five of the world’s largest offshore wind energy farms which are currently in operation, and a few upcoming projects that can disrupt these rankings. Offshore Wind Energy is a technology that just a decade ago was struggling to establish long term viability, even as Onshore wind energy was making giant strides. There […] Read more
Ircon Partners With NIIFL, Ayana to Explore Opportunities in Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Ircon International has signed a pact with NIIFL and Ayana Renewable Power for exploring opportunities in the solar energy segment. Ircon International Limited, formerly Indian Railway Construction Limited, an engineering and construction organisation has announced that it has signed a pact with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) and Ayana Renewable Power for exploring opportunities in the solar energy […] Read more
Ravinder Singh Dhillon Assumes Charge as Chairman & MD, PFC Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy State-run Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on Monday announced the appointment of Ravinder Singh Dhillon as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) on the board of PFC effective from June 1, 2020. R.S. Dhillon has been appointed following the superannuation of Rajiv Sharma as Chairman and Managing Director on the PFC’s Board with effect from May 31, […] Read more
