HPGCL commissions first solar project at Panipat Thermal Power Station Updated On Thu, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited has successfully commissioned the first 10MW solar power plant at Panipat Thermal Power Station. On its very first day of operation, the plant generated and supplied about 10000 units of electricity to the grid. HPGCL’s Managing Director M.K.V. Rama Rao stated that the use of renewable energy had become […] Read more
Solar and Wind takes a leap ahead in the power war against coal Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The battle between clean energy and dirty coal has entered a new phase. The International Energy Agency (IEA), an industry forecaster, this week reported that in 2015 for the first time renewable energy passed coal as the world’s biggest source of power-generating capacity. The IEA, whose projections for solar and wind energy have in the […] Read more
Rapid increase in the share of renewables has destabilized the wholesale electricity markets: Capgemini Updated On Sat, Oct 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Capgemini in the eighteenth edition of its annual study, the European Energy Markets Observatory (EEMO) has revealed that rapid increase in the share of renewables has destabilized the wholesale electricity markets. The report published in partnership with I4CE and Vaasa ETT states world Governments have increasingly dedicated budgets to developing renewable energy solutions and building […] Read more
MNRE scaling up budget for Grid connect rooftop and small solar power plant from Rs. 600 cr to Rs.5000 Cr Updated On Sat, Oct 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy MNRE is scaling up of budget for Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme from Rs. 600 crore during the 12th Five Year Plan to Rs.5000 crore for implementation over a period of five years upto 2019-20 under National Solar Mission (NSM) – 2nd amendment. All the organizations / institutions including those registered […] Read more
REtopia to host event on Democratizing Renewable Energy at TER University Updated On Thu, Oct 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy REtopia, the annual technical symposium hosted by students of Department of Energy and Environment at TERI University, would be held on 11th and 12th of November, 2016 under the theme “Democratizing Renewable Energy” at the University Campus. Evolved from the word ‘Utopia’ meaning ideal situation, the objective of the technical symposium is to bring together […] Read more
Global Renewable Energy Investment Market to Grow at a CAGR Of 5.85%: Research and Markets Updated On Wed, Oct 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Research and Markets has released a new report named “Global Renewable Energy Investment Market 2016-2020”. As per the report the global renewable energy investment market will grow at a CAGR of 5.85% during the period 2016-2020. The research firm notes that spending on utility-scale renewable energy projects will be a key trend for market growth. […] Read more
KSEB to cash in on renewable energy resources Updated On Wed, Oct 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy With the Centre meting out subsidies on renewable energy, Kerala is ambitiously working on solar-windmill hybrid system and newer models of windmills. The Kerala State Electricity Board renewable energy department is working on a solar-windmill hybrid system. This is a one-kilowatt system, where 600 watts would be generated using a micro windmill and a 400watt […] Read more
Suzlon and Ostro Energy partners to develop and construct 50 MW solar project in Telangana Updated On Wed, Oct 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Suzlon Group and Ostro Energy joined hands for the development and construction of a 50 MW solar project at Wanaparthy site, Telangana. As per the contract signed between both the companies on 24th October 2016, Ostro Energy shall acquire 49% stake in Prathamesh Solar farms Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set-up by Suzlon for […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh at GIS attracted Investment of Rs.20000 Cr for new and renewable energy sector Updated On Mon, Oct 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy On the concluding day of Global Investors’ Summit 2016 five MoUs for investment of Rs 20,000 crore were signed in new and renewable energy sector in presence of CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent charge) Dharmendra Pradhan and Energy Minister Paras Jain in Indore. After the MoU ceremony […] Read more