Power Finance Corp Signs Loan Agreement With Japan Bank For JPY 30 Billion Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy An Indian financial institution under the ownership of the Ministry of Power, Power Finance Corp (PFC) has signed a loan agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). Through this loan agreement, Power Finance Corp will seek JPY 30 billion as loan amount from JBIC. As part of its “Global action for Reconciling Economic growth […] Read more
Himachal Group Opposes World Bank Consultation Over Hydropower Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy A motley group of dam affected people and other activists in Himachal Pradesh have shot off a letter to the World Bank and Directorate of Energy, HP, on July 6 protesting against the hydropower projects in the state. They also boycotted the scheduled ‘Stakeholder Consultation’ for the proposed $200 million ‘Himachal Pradesh Power Sector Development Programme’. […] Read more
At Tata Power AGM, 30 GW Capacity Target For 2027 Firmly in Sight Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy On the back of a strong set of results in FY 22, Tata Power Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran, iterated the firm’s focus on renewables at the Annual general Meeting of shareholders. Capex of Rs 75,000 crores over the next 5 years in renewables is expected the take the share of renewables to over 60% during the […] Read more
Hindustan Power Exchange Commences Operations Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy India formally welcomed it’s third power exchange on June 6, as Hindustan Power Exchange Ltd. (HPX), promoted by PTC India Ltd, Bombay Stock Exchange, and ICICI Bank, commenced operations after receiving all necessary approvals from Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. Backed by the latest technology and a series of innovative features, the exchange promises to offer […] Read more
GE Commissions 180-MW Bajoli Holi Hydro Project In Himachal’s Chamba Region Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The 180-MW Bajoli Holi Project, consisting of three units of 60 MW each, in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh has been commissioned by GE Renewable Energy‘s Hydropower business 7 years after bagging the contract in March 2015. the project was commissioned on behalf of GMR Energy, the operator for the project. Connected to the grid […] Read more
Karnataka Signs MoUs With Petronas Hydrogen and Continental Automotive Components For Investment Worth Rs 32,000 Cr Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Government has signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding with Malaysia-based Petronas Hydrogen and Continental Automotive Components. This will usher an investment in the state to the tune of Rs 32,000 crore. The MoUs were signed by Dr. EV Ramana Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Industries and Commerce. Chief Minister Basavaraj […] Read more
IEX Power Trading Update for June 2022 Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange achieved 8267 MU volume in June ’22 comprising 7058 MU in the conventional power market, 536 MU in the Green Power Market, and 673 MU (6.73 lac Certificates) in the REC Market, registering 17% YoY volume growth across all market segments. Owing to improved supply-side availability, the prices at the day […] Read more
First Batch Of Hero Electric E-Scooters Rolls Out From Mahindra Stable At Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Automobile major Hero Electric made an announcement on July 4 that its strategic partnership with Mahindra group has finally taken the shape of e-scooters. The first batch will be rolled out from the stable of Mahindra Group in Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh. Both the companies had entered into a five-year partnership to cater to the […] Read more
Tata Power, TN Sign MoU For 4 GW Solar Cell Manufacturing With Rs 3,000 cr Investment Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tata Power announced on July 4 that it has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Government where the former will set up a greenfield 4GW solar cell and 4GW solar module manufacturing unit against the investment of Rs 3000 crore in Tirunelveli in the state. The MoU was signed by S Krishnan, additional chief […] Read more