GUVNL Awards 200MW Solar Project To Avaada Energy With A Tariff Of Rs 2.75/KwH Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has now awarded a 200 MW solar power project to Avaada Energy, an arm of Avaada Group. The project contract was given at a tariff of Rs 2.75 per Kilo-Watt-Hour (KwH). GUVNL awarded the project to the renewable energy company through competitive bidding, followed by an e-reverse auction. […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender For 9,000 MWH Of ISTS-Connected Energy Storage Systems Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has now invited online bids from developers for a 9,000 Megawatt-Hour (MWH) of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected energy storage solution. The tender said the plant(s) could be based anywhere in India. The minimum capacity of the same should be 1,500 MW, the tender said. NTPC […] Read more
BPCL Targets 240 MW Renewables Expansion This Fiscal Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Public sector fuel marketing major Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) is mulling for the development of 240-MW of renewable power capacity this fiscal year of 2023-24. A senior official of BPCL held that the renewable expansion of the firm will be achieved at the cost of Rs 1600 crore. BPCL was in line for divestment by […] Read more
Saurabh Kumar is Appointed Head of Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has announced the appointment of Saurabh Kumar as the Head of GEAPP in India. GEAPP is an alliance of philanthropy, local entrepreneurs, government, technology, policy, and finance, with a singular focus on solving energy poverty within a green energy transition. Saurabh Kumar brings over 20 years […] Read more
National Institute of Wind Energy Signs MoU With NCMRWF For Forecast Application Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has now signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) for the use and development of a model forecast application. The application–‘NWP (Numerical Weather Prediction) Model Forecast’ can be used in wind and solar power forecasting. Dinesh Jagdale, Joint Secretary from […] Read more
Akshay Hiranandani Takes Over the Reins of Serentica Renewables as CEO Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy A decarbonisation platform that looks to accelerate the energy transition for energy-intensive industries, Serentica Renewables has announced the appointment of Akshay Hiranandani as the Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Hiranandani will work closely with Pratik Agarwal, Director, Serentica Renewables. Commenting on the appointment, Pratik Agarwal, Director, Serentica Renewables, said, “We are elated to have […] Read more
BVG India Limited Gets 100-MW Solar Project Order From SJVN Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy State owned renewable energy developer SJVN has, through its subsidiary SJVN Green Energy, has awarded a contract to BVG India Limited for Balance of System (BOS) Package for a 100 MW Solar Project in the state of Punjab. Nand Lal Sharma, Chairman & MD, SJVN informed that the subsidiary SGEL has entered into an agreement […] Read more
Climate Trends Report Identifies Challenges For Renewable Energy In Jharkhand Updated On Tue, Apr 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by Climate Trends and Ernst and Young LLP released on Tuesday hinted at numerous bottlenecks that the renewable energy sector in Jharkhand is grappling with. It comes when the state has already started planning the energy transition from a coal-dominated region to a less carbon economy. The report said that secondary data hinted that […] Read more
CSE Report Hints At The Bottlenecks In India’s Bio-CNG Production Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi-based think tank, hinted towards several bottlenecks which are throttling the growth of bio-CNG (a biofuel) in India. The latest study showed that there are problems in the assured takeaway of the bio-CNG produced by the producers, almost no procurement of the biogas fertilizer, […] Read more
