MSEDCL Subsidy Scam Highlights Attitude To Solar Power in Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Maharashtra’s latest ‘scam’ potentially shows up just why getting discoms on board to promote renewable power is so difficult. A MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) appointed committee has filed a report that accuses the state power distribution utility, Mahavitaran or MSEDCL as its English moniker goes, of outright fraud. The report claims that MSEDCL has […] Read more
Rajasthan Working on new Policy for Environmental Protection Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that the state government is working on bringing a new policy for environmental protection very soon Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that the state government will soon bring a new policy for environmental protection as he noted that global climate change is a serious challenge. Gehlot was addressing […] Read more
L&T Bags Contracts for its Power, Transmission & Distribution Business Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy L&T has announced that the Power, Transmission and Distribution Business of L&T Construction has secured orders from clients in India and abroad. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) have announced that the Power, Transmission and Distribution Business of L&T Construction has secured orders from prestigious clients in India and abroad. In the Philippines, the business has won […] Read more
EIL Tenders for 2 MW Solar Plant for Hindustan Petroleum Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy EIL has tendered on behalf of Hindustan Petroleum for a 2 MW solar PV power plant to be set up under phase II of the HPCL Green R&D Centre at Bengaluru. Engineers India Limited (EIL) has issued a tender on behalf of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for a 2 MW solar PV power plant […] Read more
Total to Buy 50% Stake in Adani’s Solar Portfolio for About USD 510 Mn Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a bid to extend its long term partnership to renewables portfolio, Adani Group on Thursday entered into binding agreement to sell its half of the stake in solar energy assets for about USD 510 million to Total Gas & Power Business Services SAS (Total). As per the deal, Total will acquire 50 percent stake […] Read more
CO2 Emissions Fell by 12%, as Wind & Solar Took the Lead in Europe Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that CO2 emissions fell by 12 percent across Europe in 2019, as wind and solar provided more electricity than coal A new report, presenting the latest insights on Europe’s electricity transition has revealed that CO2 emissions fell by 12 percent across Europe in 2019, as wind and solar energy sources […] Read more
Teck and AES Enter Renewable PPA to Power Copper Project Updated On Tue, Feb 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Teck Resources and AES have announced that their Chilean affiliates have entered into a renewable PPA for the Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 copper project in Chile Teck Resources Limited and the AES Corporation have announced that their Chilean affiliates, Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca (CMTQB) and AES Gener, have entered into a long-term renewable power […] Read more
BPCL Enters EV Business With Swappable Li-Ion Battery Supply Updated On Tue, Feb 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy BPCL has launched ‘e-drive initiative’, bringing an on-stream supply of swappable li-ion batteries at its retail outlets in Kochi and Lucknow Eyeing opportunities in the wake of disruption expected from electric vehicles (EV), oil major Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has launched an ‘e-drive initiative’ an electric three-wheeler mobility model. Partnering with electric vehicle-maker Kinetic […] Read more
Tata Power Reports 12% Increase in Profits, Citing Renewable Additions & Lower Losses Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power has reported its profits grew 12 percent and stood at Rs 246 crore as compared to the corresponding quarter last year at Rs 220 crore. Tata Power has announced its financial results for the third quarter of the financial year 2020, reporting consolidate Profits After Tax (PAT) grew 12 percent and stood at […] Read more