Wind Expansion Globally Will Need Much Higher Production of Rare Earths: IRENA Report Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has come up with a report named ‘Critical Mineral for Energy Transition: Rare Earth Elements,’ which says that the rising global demand in the renewable sector especially the wind energy sector to mitigate climate change challenges will need better supplies of rare earth minerals or critical minerals. The report holds […] Read more
Delhi Govt Makes Ambitious Solar Plans, Again Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Delhi government has announced an ambition to increase the solar power generation to 50% of the total energy demand by the end of this decade and also make the city rooftop solar capital of India. On the same lines, the Delhi government hosted a National Consultation with several stakeholders on the Solar Policy of […] Read more
Maharashtra invites bids for 325MW of wind energy supply Updated On Mon, May 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued tender inviting bids for the supply of 325 MW of Wind Power on a Long Term basis. The exercise is being undertaken for intra-state wind power projects. According to the notification, the last date for bidding is kept at June 9, 2022. It says that the […] Read more
Rajasthan Invites Bids To Procure Solar Cells Of 5.64 W Updated On Mon, May 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments (REIL) has invited bids to procure 180,000 monocrystalline or multicrystalline solar cells of 5.64 W capacity. REIL uploaded on its website the tender on May 10 mentioning that the last date to submit the bids is May 31, 2022. Bids will be opened on the same day. The specification of cells […] Read more
NHPC Awards Contracts For CPSU 1000 MW Solar Projects Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hydro energy major NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation), which had been allotted a 1000 MW Capacity Solar Power Project in the Phase II, Tranche III auction back in September 2021, has finally completed the award of contracts for the project. NHPC had won with a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of Rs. 44.90 Lakh/MW in the […] Read more
UP Invites Bids For 75 MW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh has a new tender out, inviting bids to develop 75 MW of projects in the state. State owned Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) uploaded on the website the details of the Request for Selection {RfS} . According to the RfS, “the projects will be developed in Makrecha village (25 MW), […] Read more
Fresh CERC Regulations For RE Certificates for RE Market Development Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released on May 9 a set of regulations for development of renewable energy market through renewable energy certificates, holding back the date of enforcement. The National Load Despatch Centre remains the mandated Central Agency to enforce a host of regulations like (i) registration of eligible entities, (ii) developing a […] Read more
NLC issues tender for 100 MW ISTS-connected solar projects Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chennai-based thermal energy giant NLC India has issued a tender to set up 100 MW ISTS (Inter State Transmission System) connected solar power project on pan India basis with Operation & Maintenance (O&M) for 3 years. NLC India Limited is a government-owned-fossil fuel miner and thermal power generator under the ownership of Ministry of Coal, […] Read more
China, Europe Will Lead World To Record-breaking RE Capacity In 2022 Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) said today (May 11) that China and Europe would lead the world to set a new record in renewable energy capacity in 2022 after which the momentum could drop in the following year. The findings come from IEA’s Renewable Energy Market Update for May, 2022. A press release issued by […] Read more