Varun Mehta Is Torrent Power’s New Director On Board In Succession Plan Updated On Tue, Aug 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Varun Mehta has been appointed to the Board of Torrent Power as Director. This move makes him the second third-generation member from the family to be elevated in a week’s time. This announcement comes close on the heels of the elevation of Aman Mehta, the son of Chairman, Torrent Group, Samir Mehta, to the board […] Read more
The Politics Of Statism Over The Electricity Amendment Bill Needs To Stop Updated On Tue, Aug 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The passage of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022 in the Lok Sabha has been met with widespread resistance, within and outside parliament, with many politicians and former bureaucrats declaring it ‘dangerous’, ‘an assault on state rights’ and much more. For now, it is the Delhi State Government which seems to be leading in its brickbats, […] Read more
Brookfield Renewable Invests $3 Billion In Growth Initiatives In Second Quarter Updated On Tue, Aug 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Brookfield Renewable Partners has reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. The Canada-based company has held that it had invested heavily for the growth of the businesses. Connor Teskey, CEO of Brookfield Renewable, declared, “The business performed well this quarter, as we delivered strong financial results, commissioned 1,000 megawatts […] Read more
Two Of The Four Gujarat State Discoms Top All-India Integrated Rating Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy In the 10th Integrated Rating of Power Distribution Utilities, published by the Union Power Ministry, two of the four state-owned power distribution firms (DISCOMS) of Gujarat have emerged on top. Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) and Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL), two of the 71 discoms evaluated, took the top two spots, while […] Read more
Octopus Energy, Nest And GLIL Invest £200 Million In Hornsea One Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Octopus Energy Generation’s fund management group has invested £200 million in Hornsea One. For a sum of £400 million, the company has purchased a 12.5% share from Global Infrastructure Partners through a joint venture with GLIL Infrastructure, which is also contributing £200 million. A £3.6 billion fund called GLIL makes infrastructure investments on behalf of […] Read more
X-ELIO Awarded 15 MW First Feed-In-Premium Auction In Japan Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Spanish renewable energy developer company X-ELIO has received 15 MW from the Ministry of Economy and Trade Industry (METI) in Japan’s first Feed-in-Premium (FIP) auction, which awarded 153.7 MW of new solar PV capacity. This first FIP auction since COD saw the award of the company’s 15 MW project. The predicted start date for commercial […] Read more
Wood To Deliver Design Services For Floating Wind Farm In Scotland Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Engineering and project management company Wood has announced that it has been awarded the Principal Designer and Pre-FEED scope for Salamander, the 100MW floating wind farm development located off East Coast of Scotland. The Salamander project is a joint venture between Simply Blue Group, Orsted and Subsea 7. The official statement of Wood held that […] Read more
MP, Rajasthan, Karnataka Lead In Power Subsidies Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to data provided by the Power Ministry, subsidised electricity is being supplied to consumers in 27 states and Union territories. Further, as much as Rs 1.32 trillion (Rs 132,000 crores) in subsidies has been spent in the country in the financial year, 2020-21 financial year. Among all the states, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka […] Read more
Gensol Ventures Into EV Market With Manufacturing Plant In Pune Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based renewable energy solution provider, Gensol Engineering Ltd. has announced that it would enter into the electric vehicle (EV) market with personal mobility and cargo electric vehicles manufacturing plant. The business aspires to establish an EV manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. The plant is expected to begin making products in October this year and accept […] Read more
