RPO Non-Compliance Penalty Should Be Higher: Prayas Energy Group Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based energy think tank Prayas Energy Group has urged the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to consider keeping the penalty for non-compliance of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) higher. The think tank expressed its views in connection with the MERC draft (RPO, Its Compliance and Implementation of Renewable Energy Certificate Framework (First Amendment) Regulations 2023. RPO […] Read more
Joshit Ranjan Sikidar to Steer Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited as Director (Finance) Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Joshit Ranjan Sikidar has joined Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) as Director (Finance) on September 12, 2023. Sikidar is a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Cost Accountant and MBA (Finance), with total post-qualification experience of more than 30 years. Before his appointment as Director (Finance), Sikidar was working as Group General Manager (Finance) and […] Read more
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Issues RFS for Setting up 22 EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has issued a tender for the establishment of 22 electric vehicles charging stations at several locations that fall under its jurisdiction. The project development will take place under BOO basis (Build, Own, Operate). The bidder who emerges successful will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project for […] Read more
Indian Airports Move Towards Renewables, Glare Hazards Pose New Challenge Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy By-Ravleen Kaur Earlier in March, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced that it will use 100 percent renewable energy at all its airports by 2024. AAI is India’s public sector airport developer and operator. Of the 137 airports it manages, the statutory body has, already commissioned in-house solar plants at 38 airports with a capacity of 40 […] Read more
RWE Partners with Stanwell Corporation for 1.8 GW Onshore Wind in Australia Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy German multinational energy firm headquartered in Essen that generates and trades electricity in the Asia-Pacific region, and delves into offshore wind power generation, RWE has joined hands with power provider Stanwell Corporation. The two firms have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for two Queensland onshore wind projects. These will boast an aggregate capacity […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Achieves RPO Compliance Third Time in a Row Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a power utility that supplies electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi and Northwest Delhi, has announced that it has fulfilled Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for the third consecutive year. The company sourced 2600 million units of green power in FY 2022-23 from various sources […] Read more
ISA & ACI Tie-up for Deployment of Solar Across Airports Globally Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Airports Council International (ACI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation with an intent to increase the deployment of solar across airports globally. The aim is to make airports greener to help reduce airport emissions, improve air quality, and make them more sustainable. ISA and ACI will work together to […] Read more
Sikkim, Himachal, Chandigarh Top Performers In RPO Compliances Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest data from the Ministry of Power claimed that Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Uttarakhand emerged as the best performing states in terms of their compliances towards Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). The data was shared today by Union Minister of Power RK Singh today before the Lok Sabha. According to the data shared by […] Read more
Nashik Municipal Corporation Issues Tender for Installation of 20 EV Charging Stations Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Nashik Municipal Corporation has floated a tender for the supply, erection, installation, and commissioning of 20 electric vehicle charging stations at various locations. The successful bidder will be responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) for three years from the contract-signing date. The last date for submission if bids is August 14, 2023. Bids open […] Read more
