WBPDCL Seeks Bids for 2nd 5 MW Floating Solar Tender at Sagardighi Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy A 5 MW grid-connected floating solar project on a raw water pond at Sagardighi thermal power station has been invited for bids by West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) via an e-tender and reverse auction. Within ten months of getting the work order, the project must be put into operation. The state’s previous largest floating […] Read more
Netherlands Looking to Tender its Largest Offshore Wind Power Projects Next Year Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Netherlands is expediting to expand the renewable energy development in a bid to end fossil fuel imports from Russia and decarbonize its economy. In a latest key development, the Netherlands’ Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) has said that it is working on plans to amalgamate the first four offshore wind energy […] Read more
Germany Sees Waning Interest in Recent Tender For 609 MW of Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The most recent tender bidding for ground-mounted solar projects in Germany, awarded 609 MW of solar power. Only 117 proposals, with a combined capacity of 677 MW, were submitted by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) by the deadline of November 1 for an allocation of 890 MW for solar parks that are ground-mounted nor solar […] Read more
NTPC Renewables Report Card: The State of The PSU’s Renewable Efforts Updated On Wed, Dec 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s national generator, NTPC, works for and is under the ownership of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is engaged in the generation of electricity and allied activities. The company is positioned at the helm of the Indian power sector and is the largest power producer in the country. NTPC is also actively […] Read more
RECPDCL Floats Tender for 500 MW of ISTS-Connected Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Dec 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy REC Limited’s subsidiary company, REC Power Development, and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has floated a tender for setting up 500 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects across the country. By combining thermal or hydroelectric with renewable energy and storage, the projects seek to maintain flexibility in their generation and scheduling. The last date for […] Read more
GEDA Floats Tender for Setting Up 40 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Dec 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The commissioning, operation, and maintenance of 40 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at various places around Goa are being solicited by the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA). Through the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II) program, the charging stations will be installed on a design, build, operate, finance, and transfer […] Read more
Rajasthan Opens PM-KUSUM Online Land Registration Portal Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), Rajasthan has created the Saur Krishi Ajivika Yojna (SKAY) to encourage the development of decentralised solar projects at load centers with primarily agricultural usage in rural areas. By enabling farmers and landowners to lease out their unused or unproductive land on […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
Denmark Helps India Plan Multiple Offshore Wind Zones Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) and India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) have published an offshore wind plan for 15 locations in India. The initiative is a part of the Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy, a joint initiative by the two countries. The report is based on Denmark’s approach to […] Read more
