Tata Power’s 200 Microgrids to be Ready by 2021 Updated On Mon, Sep 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy TP Renewable Microgrid (TPRMG), a venture by Tata Power, is expected to complete the installation work of 200 microgrids and make them ready for use by next year, said the Rockefeller Foundation — a partner in the clean energy project. In November 2019, Tata Power had announced creating an arm, TPRMG, to set up 10,000 […] Read more
TN, AP and Telangana Account for 71% Discom Dues to RE Generators Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms are the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian electricity sector. Their inability to pay generators on time, manage their losses and improve on other inefficiencies weighs down the entire power sector. Discoms in India have been functioning sub-optimally and have even been described as a “leaking bucket”, due to their […] Read more
Solar Tech On Horizon For Self-Charging Cars To Energy-Sufficient Buildings Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy From self-charging cars to buildings that are self-sufficient in energy, solar power is set to transform the traditional use of energy in the not too distant future. In a session titled “Solar Beyond The Power Sector,” participants at the International Solar Alliance’s First World Solar Technology conference brainstormed over the many unconventional uses of the sun’s […] Read more
Solar Industry can be Enablers of Healthcare Industry: Sangita Reddy at WSTS Updated On Wed, Sep 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sangita Reddy has said that the solar industry can play a crucial role as enablers of healthcare in areas where there is inadequate access to grid-connected power. Feeling bright & energised after an insightful panel discussion with @bertrandpiccard the man who flew a solar plane around the world & visionary leader @anandmahindra at #ISAWSTS -the […] Read more
CSIR-CMERI and NISE Form Partnership to Bolster Solar Sector Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy CSIR-CMERI and NISE have formed ‘Strategic Association’ to bolster the Solar Energy sector across the nation CSIR-CMERI (Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute), Durgapur and National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gurugram joined hands by signing an online Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a ‘Strategic Association’ to bolster the Solar Energy sector across the nation on September […] Read more
REC Arm ‘REC-PDCL’ Wins SECI Tender for 10 MW Solar Project in Jaipur Updated On Mon, Sep 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy REC Limited has announced that its arm REC-PDCL has emerged as the lowest bidder for a 10 MW solar project in Jaipur under an auction conducted by SECI. State-owned public Infrastructure Finance Company in the power sector REC Limited, formerly Rural Electrification Corporation, has announced that its arm REC Power Distribution Company (REC-PDCL) has emerged […] Read more
Tata Motors and Hyundai Win Bid to Supply 250 EVs to EESL Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL will procure 250 EVs from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India after the two firms were selected through an international competitive bidding process Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, has announced that it will procure 250 electric vehicles (EVs) from […] Read more
Overall Electricity Demand Nearly at pre-Covid Levels: ICRA Updated On Thu, Sep 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The all India electricity demand is witnessing a gradual recovery and stood at 98 percent of the pre-COVID level in August 2020, finds ICRA The all India electricity demand is witnessing a gradual recovery and stood at over 96 percent of the pre-Covid level in July 2020 and further improved to close to 98 percent […] Read more
Western Railway Claims to have Saved Rs 3 Crore Thanks to Solar Power Updated On Thu, Sep 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Western Railway claims that it has saved a substantial Rs 3 crore on its power bills by successfully exploiting solar energy at 75 of its stations. The Western Railway (WR) has come out with the claim that it has saved a substantial Rs 3 crore on its power bills by successfully exploiting solar energy […] Read more
