Climate Change Threatens India’s Solar And Wind Energy Potential: IITM Study Updated On Mon, Aug 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has revealed in its latest study that the renewable energy in India – specifically solar and wind – may see a downward trend due to the ravages of climate change. The study is titled as ‘Analysis of future wind and solar potential over India using climate models’ and published […] Read more
Adani Solar Strengthens Retail Footprint In Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Adani Group’s solar PV manufacturing and EPC arm, Adani Solar, has announced the expansion of its retail distribution business for Maharashtra with Roofsol Energy Pvt. Ltd. According to Adani Solar, Roofsol Energy will be the official channel partner for the Maharashtra region. Additionally, Adani Solar shared that it has now extended its reach to more […] Read more
At Tata Power AGM, 30 GW Capacity Target For 2027 Firmly in Sight Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy On the back of a strong set of results in FY 22, Tata Power Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran, iterated the firm’s focus on renewables at the Annual general Meeting of shareholders. Capex of Rs 75,000 crores over the next 5 years in renewables is expected the take the share of renewables to over 60% during the […] Read more
JSW Steel Pledges Rs 10,000 cr For Renewable Energy Investments Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal has made a strong pitch for going green in it’s 2021-22 annual report. With an aim to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations and reduce dependence on coal based power, Jindal said that the company will be investing Rs 10,000 crore to increase it’s use of renewable energy. The […] Read more
Solar And Wind Energy Potential Of India May Face Climate Challenge, Finds IITM Study Updated On Tue, Jun 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy An analysis published in the Current Science journal reveals that India might fall short of its renewable energy target. And yes, its not the 2022 target of 175 GW, which is certain miss at this stage. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune scientists and researchers at Center for Prototype Climate Modeling, New York […] Read more
Bokaro Steel Plant to develop twin floating solar power projects Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) – a subsidiary of state owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) – has planned for two floating solar power plants on two different water bodies. Garga Dam and Cooling Pond-1 are the identified water bodies that will host the floating solar panels to support the electricity needs of the […] Read more
SJVN To Invest Rs 1,000 crore in Three UP Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Government owned power producer Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has declared that it will invest more than Rs 1,000 crore for the development of three renewable energy projects in Uttar Pradesh. This follows its efforts in other laggard states, including Odisha, Bihar in terms of supporting solar growth there. Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman and Managing […] Read more
Vedanta Aluminium Commissions India’s Largest Li-Ion Forklifts Fleet Updated On Fri, Jun 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s largest aluminum producer and private sector miner, Vedanta Aluminium has announced commissioning India’s largest electric fleet of 27 forklifts. This electric fleet is powered by lithium-ion batteries. This is the first step in Vedanta Aluminium’s attempts to decarbonize its industrial vehicle fleet, and it was done in collaboration with GEAR (Gemini Equipment and Rentals […] Read more
South India’s Second Big Renewable Push Starts Now Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Introduction Back in 2014-15, when the new government of Prime Minister Modi first took stock, and hiked India’s renewable energy target 5 fold to 175 GW by 2022, a number of assumptions were made. From the share of solar (100 GW), to the share of rooftop solar within that (40 GW), Wind energy (60 GW) […] Read more