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
Sterlite Power Wins Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon ISTS power transmission bid In North-East Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power, a leading private sector power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider, has been awarded the Nangalbibra─Bongaigaon inter-state power transmission project worth INR 324 Cr through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) by virtue of emerging as the L1 bidder. The project elements consist of a new 220/132 kV substation at Nangalbibra and laying of ~130 km […] 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
ReNew Power Targets 18GW Capacity by 2024-25, from 6.4GW at Present Updated On Wed, Oct 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy To lead India’s energy transition and global green energy transformation, ReNew aspires to have 18 GW of operational capacity by FY’25, said Gurugram-based ReNew Power in a statement released yesterday. The company’s current operating capacity stands at 6.4 GW. ReNew expects to have its 10.2 GW portfolio operational by the end of FY’23 which also includes […] 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
CEL Issues Tender for 147 MW Decentralized Solar Power Gen Systems Updated On Mon, Oct 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited online bids (technical and price) from empanelled applicant firms (qualified bidders) for the construction of decentralised solar power generating system (SPGS) ranging from 2 MW to 10 MW (AC) for a cumulative capacity of 147 MW (in 11 lots) at various sub-stations/locations in Maharashtra. The full scope of the work includes design, engineering, […] Read more
Faster RE Adoption Can Cut Power Gen Cost by 50% by 2050: Wärtsilä Updated On Mon, Oct 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Electricity production costs could be reduced by up to 50% by 2050 if countries and states adopt 100% renewable systems faster than currently planned, reports a new study by Wärtsilä. The technology group has issued the ‘Front-Loading Net Zero’ report ahead of COP26, the UN’s Climate Change Conference to be held in Glasgow this autumn, […] Read more
