PowerGrid Board Approves Rs 2,578 Cr Investment for Rajasthan Transmission Project Updated On Wed, Aug 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy PowerGrid has announced that its board has approved an investment of Rs 2,578.47 crore for a transmission project for a solar energy zone in Rajasthan. State-run PowerGrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has announced that its board has approved an investment of Rs 2,578.47 crore for an electricity transmission project for a solar energy zone (SEZ) in Rajasthan. The […] Read more
Gujarat can Lead the Renewables Race in India: Report Updated On Tue, Aug 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has predicted that Gujarat could outdo all other states with the addition of a staggering 46 GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2029/30 A new report has predicted that in a race to be the top state in India, Gujarat could and perhaps will outdo all other states with the addition […] Read more
Cost of Renewables in China to Match Coal Power by 2026: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy According to new research, the cost of renewables is already cheaper than gas-fired power in China, and will match and better coal power by 2026 As China moves towards a subsidy-free era for wind and solar projects beginning in 2021, the economics of renewable power have come into the spotlight. According to new research China provincial […] Read more
Rajasthan Working on a new Renewable Energy Policy: Energy Minister Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy Minister BD Kalla has said that the Rajasthan government is working to bring a new renewable energy policy for the state. State Energy Minister B D Kalla while speaking at a seminar on ‘exploring renewable energy potential in the state of Rajasthan‘ on the 75th birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, has said […] Read more
Indian Oil Planning Rs 25,000 cr Investment in Clean Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Oil plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore in clean energy projects, including solar, wind plants, biofuels plants, and solar panels at filling stations The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has revealed its plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore in clean energy projects, including solar and wind power plants, biofuels plants, and solar panels at filling […] Read more
Gujarat Finalises Bids for 150 MW Against 950 MW Tender Capacity Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy GUVNL was able to finalise bids for only a 150 MW against the 950 MW capacity it had tendered to be developed in Dholera (750 MW) and Raghanesda (200 MW) The latest auctions held in Gujarat for the award of solar power capacities have continued to receive lukewarm responses, with power project developers shying away […] Read more
India Will Need $ 500-700 bn in Renewable Investments by 2030 Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy India will require USD 500-700 billion in renewable energy and supporting grid investments by 2030, in order to meet its renewable energy targets. A new analysis has revealed that India will require USD 500 – 700 billion in renewable energy and supporting grid investments over the coming decade in order to meet its renewable energy […] Read more
RE 100 Not on Track to Meet 2030 Clean Energy Goals: BNEF Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The renewable energy group RE 100 is far from its target of accessing 100 percent clean energy for its member companies, says BNEF The fanfare surrounding the global clean energy initiative RE 100 could not hide the shortfall that its members are faced with. According to the latest research forecast published by the Bloomberg […] Read more
SECI Schemes See June-July Capacity Additions Hit 24 Month Low Updated On Sat, Aug 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy If Project commissionings under the schemes auctioned by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) are any indication, solar and wind projects could really struggle to recover from a deep trough this year. Not only are delays, especially for wind energy projects in Gujarat, and lately, solar projects in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu becoming endemic, it […] Read more
