SECI Issues RfS Document for 5 GW RTC Power From RE and Thermal Updated On Wed, Mar 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued the RfS document for supply of 5 GW of RTC power from RE projects, complemented with power from coal-based thermal power projects in India. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of renewable energy (RE) power developers for the supply of […] Read more
1922 MW Installed Rooftop Solar Capacity in India: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Mar 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Installed rooftop solar capacity in India now stands at 1922 MW, and over Rs 1,874 crore has been released as CFA, RK Singh has informed the Parliament. The total installed rooftop solar energy capacity in India now stands at 1922 megawatt (MW), and so far over Rs 1,874 crore has been released as central financial […] Read more
Distribution the Weakest Link in India’s Power Sector: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new IEEFA briefing note has found that the power distribution sector is the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian power sector. The precarious financial health of Discoms coupled with a lack of competition is undermining India’s power distribution and generation sectors and hindering much needed new renewable energy investment, a […] Read more
MNRE to set up Renewable Energy Standardisation Cell Updated On Mon, Mar 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE will set up “Renewable Energy Standardisation Cell (RESC)” to coordinate the development and adoption of standards for quality assurance in the renewables sector The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on February 18, 2020, notified setting up of “Renewable Energy Standardisation Cell (RESC)” to coordinate the development, updation, and adoption of standards for […] Read more
EV Makers, Utilities Joining Hands for Charging Infra in India Updated On Fri, Mar 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy In order to fuel the growth of electric vehicle (EV) market in the country, EV manufacturers are now adopting a strategy of collaborating with utility companies to offer charging solutions to their customers, said the data and analytics company. In line with this approach, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), an arm of Indian automotive giant Tata […] Read more
India has Offshore Wind Potential of 67 GW off the Coast of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat Updated On Fri, Mar 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Approximately 36 GW offshore wind power potential exists off the coast of Gujarat and 31 GW off the coast of Tamil Nadu, MNRE Minister RK Singh has said Based on the preliminary studies carried out by the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) in collaboration with various multilateral agencies, the Government has identified eight zones […] Read more
Bullfrog Power Funds Rooftop Solar Installation for Prospect Human Services Updated On Fri, Mar 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bullfrog Power, Canadian renewable energy solutions provider, has just completed the rooftop solar installation on the office building of Prospect Human Services, an organization helping people in finding jobs. The company said that it helped fund this innovative sustainability project by partnering with Prospect Human Services and Virtuoso Energy. Further, this solar installation will supply […] Read more
2043 MW new Wind Capacity Added in India This Fiscal: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Mar 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh has informed that 2043 MW of new wind energy capacity has been installed in the country in the current fiscal year up until February 29, 2020. Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has informed that 2043 MW of new wind energy capacity has been installed in the country […] Read more
Off-Grid Energy key to Power Growth in Emerging Markets: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Mar 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new analysis from Wood Mackenzie has predicted that the next decade presents a huge opportunity for the off-grid energy access sector. An estimated 420 million people now use standalone off-grid solar and another 47 million people rely on mini-grids for access to electricity. While investments in energy access have rapidly accelerated since 2016, total […] Read more
