ANERT Establishes First Solar Plant in Kerala for Solar-Powered Cold Storage & Backup Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Kerala has welcomed its first 10mt solar-powered cold storage with a backup of 36 hours. The 7kw solar plant has been launched by Minister of Electricity, Kerala, K.Krishnankutty. The project is valued at Rs 25 L. The project has been inaugurated by the Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology (ANERT). Thr solar cold storage […] Read more
Waaree Renewable Technologies Receives LoA for Solar Project of 6.5 MW Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy EPC firm Waaree Renewable Technologies has announced that it has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from energy arm of one of India’s leading conglomerate in steel, power and infrastructure sector. The firm will be responsible for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services in respect of setting up of a solar power project of 6.5 […] Read more
SJVN Wins 200 MW Grid Connected Solar Power Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN Ltd) has bagged a 200 MW grid connected solar power project in Khavda Solar Park, Gujarat. The project has been won through e-reverse auction via competitive bidding. The open competitive tariff bidding was conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). SJVN won the whole capacity of 200 MW it […] Read more
Wärtsilä Grabs 114MWh UK Storage Project From EDF Renewables Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Technology major Wärtsilä has bagged EDF Renewables order to deliver a grid-scale energy storage system (ESS) in Bramford, UK having a capacity of 57 MW / 114 MWh. The ESS project will support the transition to a decarbonised electricity system and help achieve the UK’s net zero goals. Wärtsilä said that the order was booked […] Read more
Power Grid (PGCIL) Issues Tender For 2.5 GW Solar Power Supply In Bidar-Karnataka Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has issued tender for the development of transmission line package or 765 kV class Reactor package for pooling station at Bidar under Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Bidar (2500 MW), Karnataka. The successful bidder in the PGCIL tender will be responsible for project’s designing, engineering, […] Read more
MNRE Allows Time Extension For Solar/Hybrid Projects Only In ‘Genuine Cases’ Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a fresh order to act against erring renewable energy project developers who willfully delay clean energy projects and ask for relaxations on commissioning dates. In its latest Order, the ministry said it gave the renewable energy implementing agencies like SECI, NTPC, and NHPC the power […] Read more
Renewable Energy: Looking Beyond Gujarat In 2023 Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian story of renewable energy is actually a story of paradoxes. Thus, even as the country has made remarkable progress in adding renewable capacity, it still fell comfortably short of the 175 GW target for 2022 Nationally, the country today has achieved 168 GW of renewable energy including large hydro power but the travesty […] Read more
KSERC Allows Cochin Port Authority To Re-Tender For 1.5MWp Floating Solar Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has allowed Cochin Port Authority to re-tender for the development of 1.5 MWp Grid Connected Floating Solar PV plant at Willingdon Island of the Port Authority under RESCO Model (BOOT) for 25 years. The court also allowed PPA for the 1.5 MWp Floating Solar and grid-connection of the […] Read more
7 Reasons Why Renewable Energy Can Be A Life Saver In Disasters & Conflicts Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Several coastal Indian states along the Bay of Bengal have often witnessed repeated cyclone episodes. Such devastating extreme weather events have created massive destruction of the power infrastructures like electric poles and grids in the past. On the other side, most of the eastern Indian states lying close to the Himalayas have been earmarked as […] Read more