NLC Joins Hands with Rajasthan for 300 MW Solar Supply Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lignite mining firm NLC India (NLCIL) has joined hands with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam (RUVNL) to provide 300 MW of solar power. This is under the CPSU Scheme at Rajasthan. The PPA has been signed for a period of 25 years. NLCIL said. “The company has secured 510 MW solar project capacity in the CPSU […] Read more
Solar Pumps, Refrigerators To The Rescue In Benin, West Africa Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the Kalalé District of Benin, West Africa, basic health services are hard to come by. Historically, a lack of electrical infrastructure in this region has meant no power to pump clean water or refrigerate vaccines. That has now changed due to a recently completed project by the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), with funding from the Millennium Challenge […] Read more
Solar’s Slow Rise In Sun Drenched Pakistan Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Extensive load shedding and high and rising electricity costs are a few of the reasons for consumers to seek a switch to solar power in Pakistan. With industry pointing out that the nation pays some of the highest electricity tariffs in South Asia, it is indeed a wonder why solar has not established a stronger […] Read more
Off-Grid RE Power Electrified 2,762 Indian Villages: Govt Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest statement before the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that 2,762 villages in India were electrified with off-grid renewable energy solutions. The announcement comes less than a fortnight after a report in The Washington Post flagged the ‘failure’ of India’s mini-grids or off grid energy set up, […] Read more
Better Solar Technology Covers Up For Wind Issues In Hybrid Projects For Adani Green Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), in its latest financial results for Q1 of FY24, reported a decline in Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) for its wind portfolio. It attributed its lower CUF to the Biporjoy cyclone in Gujarat and lower wind speeds in the state. However, the latest investors call of the company to discuss the […] Read more
LOHUM & Vecmocon Partner to Power 100,000 LIB-Enabled EVs Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Producer of sustainable energy transition materials and Vecmocon, an Indian EV intelligence company backed by Tiger Global & Blume Ventures, have partnered to accelerate EV battery adoption and enable easy financing. The partnership aims to accelerate second-life battery use and power 100,000 LIB-enabled EVs over two years with AI-powered Battery Management System (BMS) by determining […] Read more
What’s Wrong With Mexico’s Solar Plans? Updated On Mon, Aug 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mexico, situated in one of the sunniest parts of the world with a strong manufacturing base and growing energy demand should have been among the leaders in the transition to renewable energy. However, the country has underperformed massively, perhaps even flowing under the radar of more intense global attention, as it pays lip service to […] Read more
MNRE Extends Deadline For Self Certification of Solar Inverters Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for self-certification of solar PV inverters up to December 31, 2023. This comes after the earlier deadline of June 30, 2023 lapsed a few days back. The ministry claimed that the decision was taken in the light of dearth of test facilities in […] Read more
TPREL Signs PPAs with MSEDCL for 200 MW & 150 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a firm that delves into the renewable energy sector and a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed two significant Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) for commissioning two solar power projects, 200 MW and 150 MW, respectively. Located in Maharashtra, these projects of […] Read more
