2022 For Solar: Solarisation, PLI Scheme, Transmission were Buzzwords Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy As we head into year 2023, here is a review of 2022 in terms of policy-level initiatives with a lowdown on where the country stands with regards to renewable energy capacity as the year comes to a close. Impetus to RE transmission projects 2022 began with the Intra-State Green Energy Corridor Phase-II (InSTS GEC-II) scheme […] Read more
Pakistan PM Announces Solarisation of All Govt Buildings by Coming April Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the federal government has decided to install solar power panels on all government buildings in the country to harness green energy and reduce dependency on imported fossil-fuel based power. At first, the federal government buildings of Pakistan will be solarised and they will run entirely on Solar […] Read more
Japan’s First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Goes Online Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Reports unanimously indicate that Japan holds vast potential for the development of wind energy. The island country’s coastline is expansive at nearly 30,000 km, which promises great potential for offshore wind energy. Despite the favourable conditions, Japan is trailing behind wind power leader countries like Denmark, UK and Germany. In fact, Japan is the fifth […] Read more
L&T Gets EPC Contract for 90 MW Floating Solar in Omkareshwar, MP Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s leading engineering player – Larsen and Toubro (L&T) – has announced that the power transmission & distribution business of L&T Construction has secured multiple EPC orders in India and overseas. The key catch has been a contract for the development of a floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh. L&T held that the renewables arm […] Read more
Malaysian Power Firm TNB Enters UK Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Malaysian multinational electricity conglomerate Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has announced that it has signed an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract with BELECTRIC GmbH (BELECTRIC) for the construction and commissioning of 102 MW solar farms in the United Kingdom (UK). The official statement of TNB held that the deal was signed on December 14, 2022, […] Read more
Solar Energy & EV Charging Firm Altus Power Acquires 220 MW Solar Facilities Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major development in the American renewable energy sector, Altus Power has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of 220 MW of newly developed and in-construction solar assets. US-based Altus Power is an independent developer, owner and operator of commercial-scale solar facilities. Altus Power provides solar generation for […] Read more
Tata Power RE is Awarded 255 MW Hybrid Project in Karnataka Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The renewable energy arm of Tata Power, Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), will be establishing a 255 MW capacity hybrid (wind and solar) power project in Karnataka. The project will be commissioned within 24 months from the PPA execution date. The project was won by TPREL after Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (which is a […] Read more
Delhi High Court Provides Solar Developer Protection Against Retrospective Denial of Concessional Rate of Customs Duty Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Delhi High Court has granted temporary protection to ReNew Hans Urja, a solar developer, from the retroactive denial of a reduced rate of customs duty on imports for a 600 MW solar power project. The Project Import Regulations Act of 1986’s registration requirements for the products had previously been met, thus the court ordered […] Read more
Nepal Invites Tenders for 100 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the state-owned power utility, has invited bids for the selection of independent power producers (IPPs) for the development of 100 MW of grid-connected solar PV capacity. These projects will come up at 16 designated sites in the Himalayan country. According to the notification, the last day for the players to submit […] Read more
