Integrating Wind & Solar in Existing Grid Effectively Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The green initiatives in Union budget 2019 focus on renewable energy, air pollution, water, and solid waste management for a sustainable future. That makes the integration of renewable energy like solar and wind in existing national grid a must to achieve India’s target of 175GW in renewable energy capacity by 2022. But the variability and […] Read more
Energy Horizons 2019: The Curtailment Issue Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy On day 2 of Energy Horizons 2019, a session titled ‘Circumventing the Challenge of Grid Adoption” was actually a session about the challenge of curtailment of renewable power by Discoms. A topic so sensitive, that even calling it that is an issue, apparently. Thankfully, a healthy discussion did follow, although a solution was still elusive […] Read more
IEA Chief Calls on RK Singh to Discuss Clean Energy Transition Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dr. Fatih Birol, executive director of IEA called on R K Singh to discuss matters pertaining to the advancements in cleaner energy and transportation. Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) called on R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) to discuss matters […] Read more
Tender Issued for 5 MW Solar Plant at Kamarajar Port Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Kamarajar Port Limited has issued an EOI for setting up of a 5 MW solar power plant at the port in Chennai. Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), formerly Ennore Port Limited, has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for setting up of a 5 MW ground-mounted solar PV power plant at the port in Chennai. KPL […] Read more
Energy Startups Graduate from Shell E4’s Second Cohort Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Shell centre housed the selected startups at a co-working space for 6 months and offered them seed funding of USD 20,000 each. Ten startups from the field of energy and sustainability have successfully graduated from second cohort of the E4 programme of Shell, which is one of the most diversified international energy companies in […] 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
BHEL Floats Tender for 2 Solar Projects Worth 69 MW in Telangana Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued a tender for setting up of two solar power projects worth a combined 69 MW in Telangana. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for setting up of two solar PV power projects worth a combined 69 MW in the state of Telangana. The scope […] Read more
Georgia Power Gets Approval for 2260 MW RE Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Georgia Power 2019 IRP includes energy storage projects, 2,260 MW more renewable generation by 2024, and approval of its environmental compliance strategy Georgia Power 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which was unanimously approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), includes energy storage projects, 72 percent (2,260 MW) more renewable (solar, wind and biomass) generation […] 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
