ReNew, Hero, Amp & ACME Get SECI’s 1200 MW ISTS-Connected Hybrid Project Awards Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), in its latest notification, awarded the contracts for developing a 1200 Megawatt (MW) of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-Connected Solar-Wind Hybrid Project (Tranche-VI) to four bidders for their least bid tariffs. The final developers selected after an e-reverse auction held on April 12 included-Amp Energy Green Private Ltd, ReNew […] Read more
Anirban Das to Step into Chief Investment Officer Role at Vibrant Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Vibrant Energy, a green energy solution provider to commercial and industrial customers, has announced the appointment of Anirban Das as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the firm. In this role, Anirban will work closely with Srinivasan Viswanathan, CEO, leading all fund raising and investment activities across the capital stack for Vibrant, the company said […] Read more
Van Oord Gets Transport & Installation Contract for 1.6 GW Nordseecluster Wind Project Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Van Oord will be supplier for transport and installation of foundations for the 1.6 GW Nordseecluster wind project in Germany. The mega wind project is a joint venture between RWE and Northland Power. The agreement was signed at Van Oord’s stand at the WindEurope exhibition in Copenhagen. The financial details of the agreement are yet […] Read more
Avaada Group Formally Confirms Raising US $1 Bn Funding for Augmenting Renwables from Brookfield Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Avaada Group has formally announced that it has raised US $ 1.07 billion to fund its green hydrogen and green ammonia ventures in India as a part of its ongoing US$ 1.3bn fund raise plan. Brookfield Renewable, through its Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF) will be investing up to US $ 1 billion in Avaada […] Read more
India Witnesses Its First Solar Car Rally, RE-Powered Cars Cover 100 Kms In Single Charge Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a show of innovation, the Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers (ISIE India) recently organised India’s first solar car rally at Galgotia University in Greater Noida, where different models of solar cars participated, witnessing participation from across the country. The organisers said that the solar-powered cars covered more than 100 kilometers with a single charge. […] Read more
Why Is The Building Sector Shunning Glasses & Adopting Solar? Know The Benefits Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Several industrial high-rise buildings in the last decade have undergone a construction-related transition. Against the earlier popular and conventional practice of using concrete surfaces, many modern buildings now flaunt flashing glass shields. Not only did the new practice help in making those buildings more eye-catching, but it also aided in increasing the energy efficiency […] Read more
JERC Rejects Plea of Puducherry Firm For Enhancing Net Metering Limit For Captive Solar Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa & Union Territories has rejected the petition filed by Puducherry-based Rane Brake Lining, seeking relaxation of provision 4.4 of JERC for State of Goa and UTs (solar PV grid interactive system based on net metering) Regulations 2019. The provision imposes a cap on maximum solar […] Read more
ACWA Power Gets $123 Million Loan For 200MW Egyptian Solar Project Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s renewables developer ACWA Power has secured a financial package of $123 million to develop 200MW Kom Ombo utility-scale solar power plant in Egypt. Financing institutions for the solar project of ACWA Power include EBRD, OPEC Fund OPEC Fund, African Development Bank (AfDB), Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), GCF, APICORP and Arab Bank. […] Read more
MNRE Designates SJVN Limited As Intermediary Procurer, RE Implementing Agency Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy In an order released today, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) designated Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited as an intermediary procurer/renewable energy implementing agency. The move comes after the government enterprise requested the ministry for such an order. The ministry order said that such recognition was given to the Maharatna central enterprise […] Read more
