Amazon to Rely on RE to Cut Carbon Footprint Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amazon is calling its program “Shipment Zero,” and plans to publicly publish its carbon footprint for the first time later this year. Amazon, which ships millions of packages a year to shopper’s doorsteps, says it wants to be greener. The online retail giant announced plans to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030. […] Read more
Maharashtra Invites Bids For Setting Up 4 Solar Parks Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Maharashtra is seeking solar power developers to set up four solar parks of cumulative capacity of 450 MW. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. (MSPGCL) has issued a tender inviting bid for the selection of Solar Project Developers (SPD) for development of four Solar Parks in the state. The following locations have been proposed for […] Read more
Cabinet approves launch Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved launch of Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan with the objective of providing financial and water security to farmers. The proposed scheme consists of three components: Component-A: 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants. Component-B: […] Read more
Tata Power Solar’s Residential Rooftop Solution Now in Hyderabad Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has launched a residential rooftop solution in Hyderabad after a successful debut in Delhi, Mumbai, Ajmer, Bhubaneswar and Gandhinagar. Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, India’s largest solar energy company, has launched a complete residential rooftop solution in Hyderabad. The residential rooftop solutions are expected to save up to Rs 50,000 annually for […] Read more
India & Germany To Provide Financial Support to Climate Conservation Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Both India and Germany are in the process of outlining a Comprehensive Climate Change Act, laying down targets of emission reduction for all relevant sectors of the Indian economy. India and Germany have agreed to collaborate on a fund that will provide financial support to climate conservation projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting renewable energies and sustainable forest management in […] Read more
Dispelling the Myths About Rural Electricity in India Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rural Electricity got everyone’s attention at the WSDS 2019, with a session on availability to customer service, backed by ground research from rural India. The session titled ‘Rural Electricity access in India: Taking a leap from grid availability to customer service’ was moderated by journalist Sreenivasan Jain of NDTV, although the real anchor seemed to […] Read more
SECI Awards 840 MW of its 1200 MW Hybrid Tender Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI will now enter into a PPA with the two selected project developers for a period of 25 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the results of its 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects (Tranche-I) tender. Two bidders, SBE Renewable Ten Private Limited and Mahoba Solar Private Limited were awarded a […] Read more
Cost of Solar Power to Drop to Rs 1.9 Per Unit by 2030: Report Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy By 2030, the report predicts the cost of wind and solar to be between Rs 2.3-2.6/kWh and Rs 1.9-2.3/kWh, while the cost of storage is expected to fall by about 70 percent. The cost of generation of solar power is set to fall to as low as Rs 1.9 per unit over the next decade through 2030 in India with […] Read more
Tender For 12 MW Solar Power Plants Issued in Kerala Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions is February 18, 2019, and the bid opening date has been scheduled for February 20, 2018. The Steel Industries Kerala Limited, a Government of Kerala undertaking, has issued a tender inviting bids for setting up of two on-grid solar PV power plants in Kidangoor Gram Panchayat in Kottayam, Kerala. […] Read more
