NTPC Floats Tender for Supply of Battery Energy Storage System at Khavda RE Park Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has invited online bids from eligible bidders on a Single Stage Two Envelope basis for a battery energy storage system (BESS) for solar PV-based construction power at NTPC Renewables Khavda RE park, Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The last date for submitting the bid of this NTPC BOS tender is […] Read more
Rajasthan Opens PM-KUSUM Online Land Registration Portal Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), Rajasthan has created the Saur Krishi Ajivika Yojna (SKAY) to encourage the development of decentralised solar projects at load centers with primarily agricultural usage in rural areas. By enabling farmers and landowners to lease out their unused or unproductive land on […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
PM Modi Envisages Gujarat as World’s Biggest Green Hydrogen Destination Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat is poised to become the world’s biggest green hydrogen hub. Headed towards this goal, the State will ring in investments worth Rs 8-10 lakh crore globally. These investments will be made towards the development of green hydrogen and its ecosystem. These announcements were made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Bhavnagar. […] Read more
Free Solar Power Plant for 800 Houses in Kerala by KSEB Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an announcement that might set a precedent for other Indian states to follow, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will install rooftop solar power plants for 800 homes in Kerala. The breakup of this number will compose of 500 homes for the homeless as per the Life Mission Scheme. The remaining 300 will be […] Read more
Indonesia Mulls Over Six-Month Plan to Accelerate Pvt Investment in RE Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indonesia is now bullish on a national plan with regards to renewable energy. The country is looking to accomplish the plan in six months manifesting investments that will expedite the country’s transition to renewable energy from fossil fuel-based power supply. As per reports, the new plan is part of the $20 billion Just Energy Transition […] Read more
Google, Microsoft Sign New Pacts to Employ Renewables in Data Centres Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy IT conglomerates Google and Microsoft are increasingly opting for ways to decarbonise their businesses and help timely transition to green and clean energy. In a fresh development, both the companies have announced the signing of new agreements that will help them lower carbon footprint of their IT operations by the employment of renewable energy in […] Read more
Green Markets: Playing a Pivotal Role in Renewable Energy Integration Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian power sector is undergoing a paradigm shift with rapidly increasing renewable capacity addition in the system. Renewable electricity generation has seen over 15 per cent compounded annual growth rate over the last few fiscal years (2016-17 to 2021-22) vis-à-vis a total growth of around 3.5 per cent. The country now boasts of a […] Read more
Solar Is Changing Fast, Here Are 5 Ways It Already Has Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy When the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched back in January 2010, India had a total installed solar capacity of around 160 MW. The mission itself had a target of 20 GW by 2022. However, changes on the ground in terms of technology, availability and fresh climate realities meant a wholesale upgrade on those […] Read more