ADB Grants $4Mn Loan For 15.1 MW Solar Plant in Afghanistan Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $4 million loan with a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to help build a 15.1 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Afghanistan. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $4 million loan with a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and subsidiaries owned by the 77 Construction, Contracting, and Trading […] Read more
Punjab Commission Hikes Average Tariff by 2.14% Across Categories Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Punjab has announced an average tariff hike of 2.14 percent across categories for 2019-20. The State Electricity Regulatory Commission of Punjab has announced the hike in average tariff by 2.14 percent across categories for 2019-20. Besides, the state power regulator also raised the fixed charge for the domestic category of consumers by Rs 10 per […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh’s New CM Elect is Sold on Renewables, with Conditions Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an Interview to India Today, YS Jaganmohan Reddy, who will be sworn in as the state’s next Chief Minister on May 30, expressed the hope that his regime will be able to use solar in a big way. In a wide ranging interview where he spoke about a host of issues, the incoming CM’s […] Read more
Flexible Lithium Textile Battery Could be a Breakthrough in Wearable Tech Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The lightweight Textile Lithium Battery offers high energy density and excellent flexibility. A group of scientists at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed a thin, highly flexible textile lithium battery that could safely power wearable electronics used in healthcare monitoring, smart clothes and Internet of Things (IoT). The battery, which is less than 0.5 mm […] Read more
Foray into RE and EV Segments Yields 50% Jump in Net Profits For BHEL Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company posted a 50.7 percent jump in net profits for the year ending March 31, 2019. The largest power equipment manufacturer in the country, state-owned Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd. (BHEL) recently released its financial results for the financial year 2018-19. The company posted a 50.7 percent jump in net profits for the year ending […] Read more
Fortum and Nordkraft JV to Target Norwegian Wind Power Development Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Fortum and Norwegian energy company Nordkraft have formed a joint venture, Fortum Nordkraft Vind DA, to develop new wind power projects in Norway. The two companies have been successfully co-operating in Norwegian wind power since 2017 when Fortum entered the Norwegian wind market. “Fortum’s goal is to grow substantially in the Nordic wind and Norway […] Read more
GERC Rules in Favour of Developer For Wheeling Charges on its Wind Project Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Aarvee had filed a petition with the state commission against Torrent Power and the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCL). The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in a recent hearing and subsequent order has sided with Aarvee Denims and Exports Limited (Aarvee) in the matter of wheeling of power from its wind project. In its […] Read more
CEL Floats Tender For Web Based Centralised Solar Monitoring System Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is June 10, 2019 The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited bids from eligible bidders for commissioning of a web-based centralised solar monitoring system. The scope of the contract includes the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the web-based centralised solar monitoring system with a warranty. The selected bidder […] Read more
AAI Floats Tender For O&M of 300 kW Solar Plant in Allahabad Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is June 4, 2019. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for performing the operation and maintenance services for its 300 kW solar PV power plant at CATC Allahabad. The scope of work for the selected agency will include the operation […] Read more