MNRE Forms PDC; Invites Stakeholders for Investment in India’s RE Sector Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to attract investment for the renewable energy (RE) sector in India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now formed the much-awaited Project Development Cell (PDC) in its Ministry. The move is in line with the Central Government’s earlier directive to set up an ‘Empowered group of Secretaries (EGoS) and […] Read more
Avaada Energy Gets LoA from MSEDCL to Develop 350 MW Solar Plant in M’rashtra Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vineet Mittal-led Avaada Energy, a leading solar energy developer, has secured the Letter of Award (LoA) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) to develop 350 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the state. Mumbai-headquartered Avaada Energy said in a statement that “it has been accorded a Letter of Award (LoA) to develop a […] Read more
R.K. Singh Demolishes ‘Canards’ Against Power Reforms At Presser Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a virtual press conference today, Power Minister R.K. Singh launched a scathing broadside against what he described as the ‘canards’ being spread by vested interests to delay or block the passage of key power reforms, proposed in the upcoming Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Getting down to the theme straightaway, Mr Singh highlighted how India, […] Read more
World’s 1st Wireless Charging EV Taxi Fleet to Come up in Oslo Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Momentum Dynamics will provide its wireless charging system to Jaguar vehicles to support the City of Oslo with the world’s first wireless EV taxi fleet. Momentum Dynamics has announced that it will provide its wireless charging system to Jaguar Land Rover vehicles to support the City of Oslo with the world’s first high-powered wireless EV […] Read more
AES Issues RfP Seeking 1 GW of Carbon-Free Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy AES has issued an RfP, seeking new and repowered carbon-free projects for its customers in the PJM area, inclusive of its strategic alliance with Google. AES has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP), seeking new and repowered carbon-free renewable energy projects for its customers in the PJM area, inclusive of AES’ strategic alliance with Google. […] Read more
Galehead Originates 100 MW Solar Project for Clearway Energy Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Galehead has announced that it has completed its scope on the joint development of a 100 MW utility-scale solar project with Clearway Energy Galehead Development, an independent Boston-based energy development platform, has announced it has completed its scope on the joint development of a 100 MW utility-scale solar project with Clearway Energy, one of the […] Read more
10 Recommendations to Rapidly Boost Energy Efficiency Progress Worldwide Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency has announced 10 recommendations to rapidly boost energy efficiency progress worldwide National leaders, key ministers, top business executives and other international figures part of the Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency have announced 10 recommendations to rapidly boost energy efficiency progress worldwide, highlighting benefits […] Read more
World Bank Approves $750 Mn Credit to Help the Power Sector in Nigeria Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy World Bank has approved the PSRO of USD 750 million in IDA credit to improve the reliability of electric supply and enhance the overall power sector in Nigeria. The World Bank Board of Directors approved the Power Sector Recovery Operation (PSRO) of USD 750 million in International Development Association (IDA) credit to improve the reliability […] Read more
Trump Administration Lags Obama Record for RE Approvals: CAP Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new analysis has revealed that the Trump Administration has approved about half as many wind and solar energy projects as the Obama administration had at the same point. A new analysis by the Center for American Progress (CAP) has revealed that the Interior Department of the Trump Administration has approved about half as many wind […] Read more
