ReNew Power Commissions 300 MW Solar Plant in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy ReNew Power Limited, one of India’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) has successfully commissioned its 300 MW solar power plant at the Pavagada Solar Park in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. The 300 MW solar installation is now the company’s largest commissioned solar plant in the country in terms of capacity. The plant […] Read more
Telecom Secretary Proposes Joint Task Force with MNRE to Push Green Tech in the Sector Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan has proposed setting up a joint task force with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to promote green technology in the sector. “It is critical that we should set up a joint task force between the two ministries (Telecom and MNRE) to ensure that we work on this together. The […] Read more
$1 Bn Green Finance Facility Launched to Boost ASEAN Green Infra Investments Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The new facility will provide loans and necessary technical assistance for sovereign green infrastructure projects such as sustainable transport, clean energy, and resilient water systems. Southeast Asian governments, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and major development financiers have launched the “ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility”, a new initiative to spur more than $1 billion in […] Read more
MNRE Proposes Obligatory Glass Recycling for Solar Power Generators Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering to make mandatory for solar power developers to follow glass recycling procedure for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under a new framework. “Recycling of end of life solar panel glass containing Antimony may be made mandatory on the generators as part of environmental liability” said the […] Read more
Sterlite Power Launches Next Gen Products For Grid Improvement Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power, a global power transmission company has launched Made in India products – ACCC SILVASSA (HPC), Cable with CoExtruded Duct (CCD) and 96F OPGW Central Al clad Tube Design. These products will help address the distribution losses and improve efficiencies. The R&D team of the company has designed products that will help increase its […] Read more
Climate Change Affecting India’s Wind Power Generation: Study Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Increased warming in the Indian Ocean and the resultant weakening of the Indian summer monsoon may come in the way of India’s goal of leading the world’s wind power generation. The potential electricity production has reduced by about 13% in the past 40 years Researchers from Harvard University, US, and National Climate Center in Beijing, […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Sensitizing Over 1 Million Consumers to Make ‘Earth Hour’ a Success Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL), is sensitizing over 1 million consumers to join WWF’s global campaign for raising awareness on climate change issues – ‘Earth Hour’. ‘Earth Hour’ will be observed worldwide on Saturday, March 30, wherein people and institutions from across the world will switch off their electrical appliances and non-essential lighting for […] Read more
AfDB Approves $20 Mn Facility For Green Mini-Grid Program in Congo Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank (Afdb) Board has approved the allocation of $20 million in loans to the Democratic Republic of Congo, to support renewable-based, mini-grid solutions to the off-grid cities of Isiro, Bumba and Genema. The DR Congo Green Mini-Grid Program will serve as the pilot to an innovative private-led electrification approach to deploy renewable-based […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Launches Solar Rooftop Solutions in Jaipur Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy TATA Power Solar has launched its solar rooftop solutions in Rajasthan’s capital city of Jaipur After the successful launch of residential rooftop solution in Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Jamshedpur and Kolkata, Tata Power has launched its rooftop solar solutions in the pink city of Rajasthan-Jaipur. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Suman Chandrawat, […] Read more