Mini-grids Best Suited To Electrify Unelectrified Population: ISA Report Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest report by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on universal energy access emphasized the role of solar energy in ensuring energy access in unelectrified regions in the world. ISA released the report during the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) in Goa today with representatives from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The latest report […] Read more
EIB Delegation to India to Focus on RE Intiatives, Green Hydrogen Ecosystem Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy A European Investment Bank (EIB) delegation is embarking on a four-day business visit to India this week to strengthen collaboration with Indian public and private sector partners. The visit of the delegation, which includes EIB Vice-President Kris Peeters, will primarily focus on discussing EIB’s support for clean energy investments and transportation initiatives in the country. […] Read more
Pankaj Agrawal is the New Power Secretary of India Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pankaj Agrawal has been appointed Power Secretary effective July 1, 2023. He will replace Alok Kumar, who will embrace retirement. Agrawal is an IAS Officer from the 1992 batch from the Madhya Pradesh cadre. The announcement came in late in the night amid the G20 leadership of India. Agrawal was the Additional Secretary and Director […] Read more
MNRE Official Indicates India’s First Offshore Wind Tender By June End Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy A top official of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that India may float its first offshore wind energy tender in the coming four to six weeks. The information has been shared by MNRE Joint Secretary Dinesh Jagdale during a side event of the Energy Transitions Working Group of the G20 Presidency […] Read more
G-7, G-20 Partners Need To Collaborate To Tackle Challenges Of Critical Minerals: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent policy brief on critical minerals (CM) claimed that there was a need for a partnership between the members of the G-7 and G-20 on the vital issue. The report said that such a partnership was needed to tackle the main hurdles in the procurement and deployment of these rare resources, crucial to expedite the growth […] Read more
CEEW Study Flags Concentration Of Clean Energy Manufacturing As Global Risk Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Two studies conducted by the researchers at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) have batted for an interrupted and affordable supply of critical clean energy technologies across the globe. The report said this was needed for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for a risk-free energy transition towards renewable energy. The Indian […] Read more
India’s Energy Transition – State of Play and Interesting Lead Indicators Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Energy Transition has transformed from mere buzz word a decade ago to a ray of hope for our future. A nation’s energy transition journey encapsulates a wide gamut of subjects – policies, schemes, finances, economic growth, technology. In a series of articles to be published, we will explore these subjects pertaining to India. But from […] Read more
Vattenfall, Havfram Sign Preferred Supplier Agreement for Norfolk Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global wind energy conglomerate Vattenfall has announced that it has appointed Havfram Wind as preferred supplier for the installation of wind turbines for the Norfolk projects of Vattenfall in the United Kingdom. Havfram said that the agreement covers transport and installation works over a period of three years, utilizing the new-build NG20000X Jack-Up Wind Turbine […] Read more
Havfram Wind to Install Turbines at Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project for Ørsted Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Offshore wind construction firm Havfram Wind has said that it has appointed by global renewable giant Ørsted to install turbines at its Hornsea 3 offshore windfarm, starting autumn 2026. The wind energy project is world largest of such kind. Havfram Wind said that it will be utilizing one of its newly built NG20000X Jack-Up Wind […] Read more
