Old King Coal is Dead – Long Live The King Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal is the dominant source of energy in India because it’s locally available and has historically been quite cheap, more so because there hasn’t been aggressive regulation or taxation upon its externalities yet. However, future coal will look different than older coal because it will have to be more sustainable and also cost-effective. Renewable energy […] Read more
Odisha Regulator Notifies Open Access Charges for 2020-21 Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Odisha, which has had a relatively better record on the electricity distribution front in recent years, has just had the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission notify charges for the year 2020-21. These new charges will be effective from Oct 1, 2020. While usually the charges would have run to Mar 31, 2021, due to the exceptional […] Read more
“Govt. should do away with all financial subsidies for the solar biz”, Rahul Gupta, Rays Experts Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rays Experts, an early entrant to the solar sector in 2011, has been a quite and dependable performer. Focused mainly on EPC and rooftop work till recently, the firm just inaugurated the first 10 MW of its solar park in Haryana, a first for the state too. We spoke to Rahul Gupta, MD &CEO, who […] Read more
EOI for Evaluation of Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme-III Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE intends to engage consultants to undertake the evaluation of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme Phase-III. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) intends to engage reputed consultants/experts to undertake the evaluation of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme Phase-III. The scheme consists of the following three components: Installation of 3,00,000 […] Read more
MNRE Invites Suggestions for Centralised Tendering of 4.5 Lakh Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited suggestions for centralised tendering for the current year target of 4.5 lakh standalone solar pumps under the KUSUM Scheme. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a new notification has proposed to soon initiate the centralised tendering process for the current year target of 4.5 lakh standalone solar pumps under […] Read more
International Solar Alliance Establishes ISA Solar Awards 2020 Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has successfully institutionalised ISA Solar Awards with its partners to recognise distinguished entities, both individuals (scientists, engineers and technologists) and agencies from ISA member countries for their outstanding contribution in providing affordable, reliable and scalable solar energy solutions. The ISA Solar Awards will promote ISA’s agenda of addressing the energy […] Read more
Rs 3300 Cr Loan Released for Andhra Pradesh Power Sector Updated On Wed, Sep 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Government has ordered the release of Rs 3300 crore loan to the Andhra Pradesh power sector under the second tranche of the Atmanirbhar Loan. The Central Government has announced that it has ordered the release of Rs 3300 crore loan to the Andhra Pradesh power sector. The loan will fall under the second […] Read more
Tata Power Signs PPA to Commission Solar Carport for Apollo Kolkata Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power, India’s largest power company has announced that it has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Apollo Gleneagles Hospital to commission the biggest carport in Indian Health Sector. This will be the biggest carport in the state of West Bengal, with 335 kWp capacity. The project is expected to generate approximately 4.26 lakhs […] Read more
Wind Sector in Southeast Asia Needs $14 Bn in Investments by 2030: WoodMac Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new analysis, the wind power sector in Southeast Asia requires at least USD 14 billion of investments by 2030. According to a new analysis, the wind power sector in Southeast Asia requires at least USD 14 billion of investments by 2030. This is to support the 8.9 gigawatts (GW) of new wind power capacity […] Read more
