Increased Wind, Hydro Power Surged Renewable Generation In July Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy An analysis of the latest monthly renewable energy generation data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) claimed that the increased generation of clean energy from wind power projects and small and hydropower projects led to an overall increase in non-fossil fuel energy generation in July this year. However, the data also revealed that solar energy generation during […] Read more
Govt Releases Framework For Promoting Energy Storage Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now released a detailed framework for promoting energy storage systems (ESS) in the country. The framework includes the promotion of battery storage systems as well as pumped storage systems. The ministry guidelines advocated for a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of up to 40 percent of the project’s capital cost to make […] Read more
NTPC, Oil India Sign MoU for Boosting Renewable & Green Initiatives Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian power behemoth NTPC Limited and state-owned Oil India Limited have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in the business of exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas. The agreement was recently signed between the government enteprises to explore collaboration in Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, geothermal […] Read more
Indian Airports Move Towards Renewables, Glare Hazards Pose New Challenge Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy By-Ravleen Kaur Earlier in March, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced that it will use 100 percent renewable energy at all its airports by 2024. AAI is India’s public sector airport developer and operator. Of the 137 airports it manages, the statutory body has, already commissioned in-house solar plants at 38 airports with a capacity of 40 […] Read more
Google & Apex Clean Energy Join Forces for Timbermill Wind Project of 189 MW Capacity Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy US-based firm, Apex Clean Energy, which delves into the origination, commercialization, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind energy facilities has joined hands with Google for 189 MW worth of capacity for the Timbermill Wind project. The wind project will be established in North Carolina, USA. The said wind project will aid Google, which is eyeing carbon-free […] Read more
Renewables Led To Saving Of $520bn in Fuel Costs Globally: IRENA Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) claimed that the global power sector saved $520 billion in fuel costs last year, owing to the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources. The report underscores how the ongoing fossil fuel price crisis catalyzed the competitiveness of renewable power sources. In 2022, 86 percent, equivalent to 187 Gigawatts (GW), […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd in PDA for 4.4 MW Group Captive Solar Plant with Automotive Firm Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed a Group Captive Power Delivery Agreement (PDA) for 4.4 MW AC with the ANAND Group, a global automotive systems and parts industry firm. Under this agreement, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited will facilitate the generation of 10 million units […] Read more
Shell Energy To Invest Rs 2200cr For Renewable Projects in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shell Energy India has joined hands with the State government of Gujarat, where it will invest Rs 2200 crore to set up a renewable energy facility. The MoU towards this was signed in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State, Harsh Sanghavi. The renewable energy generation project will be established […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Set to Usher 5,314 MW of Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh is set to give a major push to renewable energy in the State. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will lay the foundation for three renewable energy projects boasting an aggregate capacity of 5,314 MW. Greenko, which delves into Pumped Storage Projects will establish a 2,300 MW solar power project at Junuthala village […] Read more
