Work Begins on Adani’s 100% RE Data Centre Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The centres with a 5 GW solar park would be a first-of-its-kind 100 percent renewable energy powered project in the world. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday laid the foundation stone for Data Centre and Technology Park of Adani Group in the port city of Vizag. The ground-breaking ceremony for the facility coming up at Kapuluppada […] Read more
In Renewables, it’s No Less Than a ‘Revolution’ Underway in India. WSDS 2019 Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy At the World Sustainable Development Summit, India’s renewable push came up for appraisal, with everyone agreeing that it was no less than a revolution when seen from most metrics. At a panel chaired by Ajay Shankar of TERI, Anand Kumar, Secretary, MNRE, Vineet Mittal of the Avaada Energy Group representing the private sector, David Nelson […] Read more
“Leveraging the Co-Benefits of RE” Report Launched at WSDS 2019 Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy TERI previously coordinated three co-benefits Council meetings to delineate areas of national importance that can be captured using the co-benefits approach. TERI and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS), under the aegis of International Climate Initiative (IKI) and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), launched their report […] Read more
NIA For Enlistment of EPC Bidders for NTPC Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC inviting bids for the enlistment of EPC contractors to develop its solar power projects. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA), inviting bids from eligible bidders for the enlistment of EPC Bidders for development of Solar Power Projects of NTPC. The last date for submission of applications is […] Read more
2 Days After 12 GW Manufacturing ‘Stimulus’ Time For Reality Check Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy On Feb 6, the government announced a move to push central public sector undertakings towards a 12 GW solar plan, powered completely by domestic manufacturing. Will this finally kick start domestic manufacturing? 2 days after the announcement, we spoke to industry insiders, as well as considered the factors that could make or break this latest […] Read more
Vikram Solar Bags 1 MW Floating Solar Project From Hindustan Zinc Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar plant is expected to have an energy yield of 1993 MWh/Year. Vikram Solar, a leading domestic module manufacturer and solar & EPC solutions provider has bagged the project order for a 1 MW Floating solar plant from Hindustan Zinc Limited. The plant will be located at Ghosunda Dam, Near Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The floating […] Read more
With 10 GW targets for 2019 in Wind and Solar, SECI has its task cut out Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The focus this year will be on storage, and possibly, hybrid ‘wind-solar’ projects. After a rather ‘disappointing’ 2018, when large cancellations made an appearance for the first time, besides the uncertainty around GST, duties, and even state level flip flops, 2019 promises to be a tough year for SECI. We look at what it might […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Sets Target for 9 GW with New Solar Policy Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu will need to add 1,700 MW of solar capacity per annum for the next 4 years to attain the new target. Tamil Nadu has issued its latest state solar policy the “Vision Tamil Nadu 2023”, a revision from its 2012 policy which had a target of 3 GW of installed capacity by 2015. The […] Read more
5 Reasons The Pre-bid Meeting for the Leh-Kargil 7.5 GW Tender is Critical Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy On February 18th this month, interested bidders will be meeting at New Delhi, for answers to their queries and to give their own feedback on SECI’s massive 7.5 GW solar tender for Leh and Kargil in J&K. Here’s why this meeting could provide some clues to the next phase of solar in India. The idea […] Read more