Power Minister R.K. Singh Kicks Off GDAM Market In India Updated On Tue, Oct 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy R K Singh, Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy, launched the new market segment, Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM) on October 25. The start of this market, combined with free ISTS for renewable energy projects and Open access permissions within 15 days should be a paradigm shift for the market, according to […] Read more
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India to Foray into RE Soon Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India is planning to enter the renewable energy segment as part of its expansion plans in India, according to media reports. “We are looking at making a foray into renewable energy. This would be as part of our sustainability approach,” Dilip Oommen, CEO, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS), was quoted as saying […] Read more
India Most ‘Cost-effective’ in Rooftop Solar Power; Beats China, UK & US Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A global study has found that India is the most cost-effective country for generating rooftop solar energy at USD 66 per megawatt-hour, while the cost in China is marginally higher at USD 68 per megawatt-hour. Due to the lower cost, rooftop solar photovoltaics (RTSPV) technology, such as roof-mounted solar panels used in homes, and commercial […] Read more
Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 12 Million Globally: IRENA Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable energy employment worldwide reached 12 million last year, up from 11.5 million in 2019, according to the eighth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2021. The report was released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) at a high-level opening of IRENA’s Collaborative Framework […] Read more
Replace DG Sets with BESS to Enhance Indian Pwr Grid’s Flexibilty: Study Updated On Wed, Oct 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy “Replacement of DG sets distributed across the country with BESS is the fastest and cheapest route to build flexibility for the Indian grid. The reduction in emissions from DG sets will help meet the NDC targets as well,” states a new study published by India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF). Delivering reliable 24×7 services is the […] Read more
NITI Aayog, ISRO Partner To Give Geospatial Energy Map of India Updated On Wed, Oct 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy NITI Aayog, in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has developed a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) Energy Map of India with the support of Energy Ministries of Government of India. The map was recently launched by Dr Rajiv Kumar (Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog), Dr V K Saraswat (Member, NITI Aayog), and Mr. Amitabh […] Read more
B.Tech In Energy Engineering At IIT Delhi To Start From Coming Session Updated On Wed, Oct 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced a new undergraduate course– B.Tech. in Energy Engineering, that will be offered by the institute’s department of energy science and engineering (DESE). The move comes even as the opportunities, and requirements for skilled energy professionals skyrockets, with the country in the midst of a massive energy […] Read more
RTC Tender For 2.5 GW Thermal Plus Renewable Attracts L1 Bid of Rs 3.01 Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI’s auction for 2.5 GW of Round the Clock (RTC) supply of power from thermal plus renewable energy has attracted a strong response, with the lowest bid coming in at Rs 3.01/unit. The tender, floated in March 2020 for 5 GW, had been amended in August 2020 to enable easier participation for thermal players. By […] Read more
Co-Investing and Developing Green Technologies Only Pathway For India To Achieve Net Zero: Report Updated On Wed, Oct 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s net zero goals, where the country has firmly resisted any pressure to provide a deadline, was the focus of a report by the Council on Green Energy and Water (CEEW). The report posits that India’s total installed solar power capacity would need to increase to 5630 gigawatt (GW) if it were to commit to […] Read more
