System Engineer – Microgrid Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy This role has the primary responsibility to contribute to the growth of MicroGrid business through innovative microgrid architectures delivery contribution. The incumbent will be accountable for Integration test of the microgrid Flex architecture. He will have to integrate the system elements (software, protocols, control …) delivered by the different disciplines and confirms they interact appropriately […] Read more
DRE, Mini-Grids Can Aid In The Growth Of E-Cooking In India: CSE Report Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the Centre For Science and Environment (CSE) recommended the phasing out of LPG cylinders, used primarily for cooking in India. The CSE researcher advocated for boosting electric cooking (e-cooking) instead. The report also talked about the main challenges in rolling out large-scale adoption of e-cooking in India and the likely solutions […] Read more
CERC Awards Compensation To Indigrid Solar Over Change In GST Rates Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) granted compensation to Indigrid Solar-I (AP) Pvt Ltd. over escalated GST rates. The firm approached the Central Commission seeking compensation, citing increased project costs due to introducing GST on solar products. The solar power generator, in its petition, told the CERC that after the firm submitted […] Read more
Govt To Electrify 1L Unelectrified Tribal Households With Off-Grid Solar Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is now all set to roll out a dedicated scheme to electrify the unelectrified households of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). The MNRE recently issued a notification in this regard. The order said that the ministry […] Read more
Tripura To Connect 9,250 Remote Houses With Solar Micro Grids Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy As the Central Government continues its infrastructure blitz in the North East, it has now allocated Rs 81 crore to the state of Tripura for the establishment of 274 solar microgrids in remote areas of the state. The solar based microgrid would illuminate more than 9,000 households and the initiative is part of the Ministry […] Read more
Power Grid Wins Bids For ISTS Transmission Line Between Rajasthan-Delhi Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Electricity transmission company Power Grid Corporation Of India (Power Grid) was declared a successful bidder under a tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) for a transmission project in Rajasthan. A Letter of Intent (LoI) issued on dated 29th December 2023, which has been received by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited on 1st January 2024. “In […] Read more
PM Launches Lakshadweep’s On-grid Solar Project With Battery Storage Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first on-grid solar project with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) today in Lakshadweep. Developed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), this initiative spans the islands of Kavaratti and Agatti, boasting a combined solar capacity of 1.7 MW and a sophisticated 1.4 MWh battery storage facility […] Read more
Power Grid Appoints Ravindra Kumar Tyagi As Its New Managing Director Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCI) Limited has now announced appointing Ravindra Kumar Tyagi, Director (Operations) as its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). He assumed the charge with effect from January 1, 2024. Power Grid is a Maharatna PSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power of the Union government. Prior to […] Read more
Powergrid Acquires Two SPVs for Evacuation Of Green Power From Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) – a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power has recently acquired two Project Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) namely- Ramgarh II Transmission Limited and Beawar Dausa Transmission Limited for the Transmission System Projects. They will be used for the evacuation of power from the Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) […] Read more
