NHPC in MoU with GRIDCO for 2 GW Pumped Storage, 1 GW Solar in Odisha Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hydropower developer NHPC Ltd, has entered into an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO). The agreement will pave the way for the development of pumped storage and renewable energy projects in Odisha. As per the agreement, pumped storage projects of a minimum of 2 GW and renewable energy projects that shall […] Read more
ACME Group Appoints Ashish Tiwari as COO, Wind & Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ashish Tiwari has joined ACME Group as the COO (Wind & Solar). In the new role, Ashish will play a pivotal role in driving the firm’s growth and ensuring operational excellence. Ashish said about his appointment, “I have joined ACME to be part of a successful journey to achieve GW of RE. To continue with […] Read more
Plan To Add More Floating Solar Projects: Simarpreet Singh, CEO, Hartek Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy SaurEnergy: In the last 32 years, the Hartek group witnessed the virtual revolution of the solar sector. How has it changed your approach to the market and the growth? Singh: When we started the solar business, the situation differed from the current scenario. Many consumers were reluctant to go for solar rooftops; there was a shortage […] Read more
Vikram Solar’s $1.5 Billion US Manufacturing Bet Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy News about Kolkata-based Vikram Solar’s plans for a manufacturing push into the US might have surprised a lot of industry watchers, but it is really not as surprising as it seems. A new venture backed by one of India’s oldest solar panel manufacturers at a serious scale announced plans last week to invest up to […] Read more
Hungarian Energy Storage Scheme Worth €1.1 Billion Receives European Commission Approval Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Commission has approved a Hungarian scheme worth €1.1 billion, designed to bolster the country’s shift towards a carbon-neutral economy by supporting the establishment of energy storage facilities with a capacity of at least 800 MW/1600 MWh. The scheme aims at enhancing the flexibility of the Hungarian electricity system by supporting storage investments to […] Read more
Sachin Jain Assumes the Role of Chief Executive Officer at Cleantech Solar Group Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Cleantech Solar Group, a provider of renewable energy solutions to corporations in India and Southeast Asia, has announced the appointment of Sachin Jain as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with effect from 23rd June, 2023. Sachin will be taking over from Raju Shukla, who founded the company in 2015 and has been serving as its […] Read more
Govt Amends RE Bundling Norms, Allows Joint Ventures Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has issued a notification to amend some portions of the scheme for bundling renewable energy with thermal/hydropower energy. The new changes are related to allowing joint ventures (JVs) to set up renewable energy plants for the purpose and about the location of such plants. The ministry said that the new changes […] Read more
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Wins APDCL Contract for 1 GW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Fichtner Consulting Engineers has bagged a consultancy contract awarded by APDCL (Assam Power Distribution Company) through competitive bidding. The firm will be responsible for coming up with a detailed project report for a 1 GW grid-connected solar project to be established in Assam in Karbi Anglong area. The Asian Development Bank will provide funding for the […] Read more
Overcoming Climate Change Risks: India’s Quest to Expand Offshore Wind Power Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy India is banking on wind power expansion to meet close to a third of its 2030 renewables target, with solar accounting for most of the rest. Importantly, the country is finally actively pushing for offshore wind power as it aims to achieve 30 GW of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030. With one of the […] Read more
