Chandigarh Judged Best for Solar Power Installations Among UTs Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chandigarh has been judged best among the Union Territories with regards to solar power installation in an award function organised under the aegis of Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS). Chandigarh was also awarded the solar installations it had made in the 8th Foundation Day of AREAS celebrated in Cochin, Kerala. AREAS was […] Read more
Indian Oil Releases Tender to Buy Land in Odisha for 10MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy To build a 10 MW solar project in Odisha, Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has released a tender for the sale of 50 acres of land. The last date for submitting the online bid is September 26, 2022, and the bids will be opened on September 27, 2022. Each interested bidder will have to pay Rs. […] Read more
In a First for US, California will Pilot Solar-Panel Canopies Over Canals Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an initiative that looks at “water-energy nexus paradigm gaining attention among public utilities”, ”the California Department of Water Resources, utility company Turlock Irrigation District (TID), Marin County, California’s water and energy project developer Solar AquaGrid, along with the University of California, Merced, have joined hands for Project Nexus. Shedding light on what the project […] Read more
Khuba Asks States to Set RE Targets, Calls Sectors To Contribute to 500 GW Goal Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Bhagwanth Khuba said that ‘concerted efforts’ from all sectors is vital to achieve the goal of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 that India has set. Khuba lauded the role of the states so far in the renewable energy sector as […] Read more
Syngene Seeks 100% Green Energy With Another Green PPA With O2 Power Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Contract research and manufacturing firm Syngene International has announced that it has inked a pact to acquire an equity stake up to 26 per cent in O2 Renewable Energy II. The stake is picked up to maintain the captive status of the renewable energy project that O2 power will set up, as per regulatory norms […] Read more
Oman Looks For More Wind Power Projects at Long Coastline Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Sultanate of Oman is assessing the long coastal parts of Sadah in Dhofar Governorate and Ras Madrakah in Al Wusta Governorate for the development of wind farm projects. This is being viewed as part of the drive of Oman Government to step up the development of renewable energy to raise green energy in the […] Read more
Mercedes To Drive India’s Luxury EV Market, Poised To Overtake Tesla Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to its country head, Martin Schwenk, Mercedes-Benz wants to dominate the market for premium electric vehicles in India. This will help it maintain its lead over rival Tesla and solidify its position as the most popular luxury automobile brand. According to Martin Schwenk, Mercedes-Benz will introduce three new electric vehicles in India this year, […] Read more
O2 Power Acquires Emmvee Group’s Solar Plant Portfolio of 55 MW Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Delhi-based renewable energy producer, O2 Power has announced the acquisition of several solar power plants from Bangalore-based solar modules manufacturer Emmvee Photovoltaic Power. According to the company, these plants are located in Karnataka and Telangana and have a combined installed capacity of 55MW. A portion of this capacity is used to power state DISCOMs, and […] Read more
Odisha’s New Renewable Policies for 2022–30 Eye Green Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST), an independent non-profit environmental research and innovation organisation, has started a discourse on creating the roadmap with an emphasis on the creation of green energy and jobs as Odisha prepares to create its new renewable policies for 2022–30. By the end of this year, the current […] Read more