Power, Solar Sector, Discoms in Focus in Parliament. Here Is What Was Said. Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The answers by Power Minister R.K. Singh in parliament yesterday, while placing on record the hard figures when it comes to the power sector and renewables, particularly solar power, also underscored the minister’s continued confidence in India meeting its renewable energy goals. We take a look at the key takeaways. The Saubhagya scheme, or the […] Read more
Total Commissions New Caledonia’s Largest Solar Plant with Storage Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Total Quadran has announced that it has commissioned the Hélio Boulouparis 2, the largest solar power plant with energy storage in overseas France. Total Quadran, a wholly-owned Total subsidiary involved in the production of renewable electricity in France and its overseas territories, has announced that it has commissioned the Hélio Boulouparis 2, the largest solar power plant […] Read more
EESL and SDMC Partner to EV Infrastructure in Delhi Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SDMC to establish infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EV) in the SDMC area over a 10-year period. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) to establish infrastructure for […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh has Developed Over 1 GW of Solar Projects in Naxal Areas Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to MNRE, Andhra Pradesh has reported the development of over 1 GW of ultra-mega solar power projects in Naxal affected regions of the state. According to the information provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the state government of Andhra Pradesh has reported the development of over 1 GW of ultra-mega […] Read more
Cleanmax and The Huawei Experience Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Chinese brand Huawei, which is a leading global ICT and network energy solutions provider, has been enjoying significant market share in the solar inverter space in India as well. Saur Energy International magazine talked to one of the clients of solar inverter manufacturer company, CleanMax Solar, during Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2019. CleanMax Solar […] Read more
Only 266 MW Bids Received for SECI’s 1200 MW Wind Tender As Industry Shies Away Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI’s 1200 MW wind tender after receiving only two bids to develop 266 MW capacity has been extended once again. The consequences of poorly thought-through decisions over the past year and more are finally affecting the ‘pipeline’ that Power Minister RK Singh repeatedly refers to when he asserts that all is well with India’s renewable […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Tenders for Servers & Hardware for RE Generators Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation has issued a tender, for the commissioning of servers, hardware and AMR network accessories for RE generators. The Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation has issued a tender, for the commissioning of servers, hardware and AMR network accessories for wind farms, co-gen, solar and other renewable energy (RE) generators. The Scope of the […] Read more
Full Electrification of Railways in Next 4 Years: Piyush Goyal Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Union Minister Piyush Goyal has informed that a target has been set for full electrification of Indian railways within the next four years. “Railways is continuously increasing electrification for a better, pollution-free future. The target of electrification of the entire railway in the next 3-4 years has been set, making it the world’s first carbon emission-free railway, along […] Read more
Will the ban on ‘Blue Wafer Cell’ help in boosting the domestic solar manufacturing? Updated On Sat, Nov 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Recently, government had imposed restrictions on the use of imported ‘blue wafer/ diffused silicon wafer’ for the manufacturing of solar PV cells, as such PV cells will not qualify under the category of domestically manufactured solar cells under various government schemes. Here’re some views and voices from the solar industry on its impact: Manish Aggarwal, […] Read more
