Despite Renewable Push, Coal Will Remain the Main Energy Source Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so. Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh […] Read more
Adani Issues RfS for 350 MW Hybrid Wind-Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd has issued an RfS for setting up of 350 MW wind-solar hybrid power projects with greenshoe option for additional 350 MW capacity Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Transmission Ltd, has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for selection of developers for setting up of 350 MW grid-connected […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Bags Order for its First Nearshore Project in Vietnam Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured an order to supply seven SG 4.5-145 for Thanh Hai 1 wind farm, its first nearshore project in Vietnam Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured an order to supply seven SG 4.5-145 for No. 5 Thanh Hai 1 wind farm, its first nearshore project in Vietnam located between 2 km […] Read more
NTPC Issues IFB for 20 MW Solar Plant at Rihand Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued an IFB for the development of a 20 MW solar project at Rihand NTPC Ltd. has issued an Invitation For Bids (IFB) for the development of a 20 MW solar PV project at NTPC-Rihand. The state-owned utility has invited bids from eligible bidders on a single stage two envelope basis with reverse […] Read more
TP-DDL Organises Event in North Delhi to Promote Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In line with the Delhi Government’s Solar Policy Initiatives, TP-DDL organized ‘Solarize Shakurbasti’, a locality in North Delhi with nearly 10,000 houses In line with the Delhi Government’s Solar Policy Initiatives, Tata Power-DDL (TP-DDL) organized ‘Solarize Shakurbasti’, a prominent area in North Delhi with more than 10,000 houses. Power Minister of the government of NCT […] Read more
Oil India Limited Issues EoI for 100 MW Solar Plant Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Oil India Limited has issued an EoI for development of a 100 MW solar power plant in any state under the CPSU scheme. Oil India Limited (OIL), a Navaratna enterprise, has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for development of a 100 MW grid-connected solar power plant in any state under the second phase of […] Read more
Captive Power Producers in Rajasthan Stand Together Against Duty Hike Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the decision to hike electricity duty on captive power by 150%, representatives from energy-intensive sectors in Rajasthan are knocking on the doors of various government departments Rattled by the Rajasthan government’s decision to hike electricity duty on captive power by 150 percent, representatives from energy-intensive sectors like cement, textile, mining, etc have come together […] Read more
In the Andhra Pradesh PPA Standoff, Where Is The Exit Route? Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) mess continues to get curiouser. After some clumsy damage to the prospects of existing and future solar projects with the unilateral decision to relook PPA’s, the state government’s latest missive to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) ups the stakes further. The […] Read more
India’s Renewable Workforce has Grown 5-Fold Since 2015: Report Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by CEEW has revealed that India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years to over 100,000 workers in 2019. A new report has revealed that India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years. In 2019, nearly 100,000 workers are employed in the solar and […] Read more