Rio Tinto to Invest $1 Billion to Meet new Climate Change Targets Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets and a company […] Read more
Kerala Commission Approves Rs 2.83/kWh Tariff for 200 MW Wind Power Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Kerala Commission (KSERC) has approved the PSA between KSEB and SECI for the procurement of 200 MW wind power at a tariff of Rs 2.83/kWh. In its latest order, the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has approved the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) between the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Solar Energy […] Read more
JPMorgan Commits $200 Bn to Facilitate UN SDGs and Green Initiatives Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy JPMorgan Chase is taking additional steps to address climate change and further promote sustainable development through a USD 200 billion commitment In 2017, JPMorgan Chase made two sustainability commitments: to facilitate USD 200 billion in clean financing by 2025 and source renewable energy for 100 percent of its global power needs by 2020. And that […] Read more
Synergy Needed Among Architects, Real Estate Developers, Govt to Deliver Green Buildings: Sanjay Seth Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Synergy is required amongst the architects, the real estate developers and the government to design and deliver green buildings. Green buildings are still perceived to be expensive by the end users. While there have been steps taken to orient the market towards a life-cycle approach in estimating the financial implication of construction, operational savings due […] Read more
NTPC Designated RE Implementing Agency for Long Term Access in ISTS Network Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has designated state-owned NTPC as the renewable energy (RE) implementing agency to facilitate the application of connectivity and Long-Term Access (LTA) in the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) network. As per the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Regulation (7th amendment) for connectivity, LTA and Medium-term Open Access in […] Read more
The Perfect Storm 2020 Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Problems demanding solutions are piling up. How will India’s solar sector save 2020? Budget 2020, which carried the hopes of many leaders in the solar sector, has finally come and gone. Even as industry welcomed it with the usual platitudes of ‘good intent’, ‘long term planning’ and praise for the ‘higher allocation’ for renewable energy, […] Read more
Huawei Supplies Smart PV Solutions for 11 Solar Projects in Spain Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Huawei, one of the world’s leading solar inverter manufacturers, has supplied its innovative end-to-end smart photovoltaic (PV) solutions for 11 solar projects in Spain. These projects were developed by X-Elio, a specialist in the development, construction and operation of solar plants with a global presence in the Europe – Spain, Italy, United States, Mexico, Chile, […] Read more
MNRE to Soon Issue Relief Guidelines for Solar Projects Delayed By Coronavirus Updated On Sat, Feb 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to save renewable energy developers from expected delays in project commissioning on the back of lack of supply from China due to spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will provide extra time for such developers. The move is expected to be in line with the earlier clarification […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 1200 MW ISTS-Connected Solar Projects in India Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has invited online bids for the selection of solar power developers for setting up 1200 MW solar PV power projects anywhere in India. NTPC Ltd has invited online bids from eligible bidders for the selection of solar power developers for setting up 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar PV power projects anywhere in India. The last date for submission of bids is March 19, 2020, and the techno-commercial bids […] Read more
