Every Power Station Performed Optimally amid Covid-19 Crisis: NTPC Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst the ongoing crisis caused due to the spread of coronavirus pandemic, state-owned power giant NTPC, which was formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd, said that its every power station has risen to the occasion and is performing at its optimum level. Maharatna NTPC is having a total installed capacity of 62,110 MW, […] Read more
Delhi’ Peak Power Demand Down 49% During Lockdown Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The peak power demand in Delhi has reduced by up to 49 percent with commercial and industrial activities virtually at a standstill due to the lockdown The peak power demand in Delhi has reduced by up to 49 percent with commercial and industrial activities virtually at a standstill due to the lockdown imposed to contain the spread […] Read more
ADB Approves $100 mn Loan for Development of Advanced BESS in Mongolia Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 100 million loan to help supply RE to Mongolia by installing its first large-scale advanced battery energy storage system (BESS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to help supply renewable energy to Mongolia by installing its first large-scale advanced battery energy storage system (BESS). […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Secures O&M Contract for a 135 MW Senvion Wind Farm in Australia Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured a 20-year contract to provide full-scope O&M services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced that it has secured a long-term, 20-year contract to provide full-scope operation and maintenance (O&M) services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia. Under the agreement, […] Read more
MNRE Has A New Secretary, Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi Updated On Sun, Apr 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, a 1987 batch IAS (Indian administrative service) officer of the Jharkhand cadre, has been appointed as the new secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Mr Chaturvedi will take over from Anand Kumar, himself an IAS from the 1984 Kerala cadre. Mr Chaturvedi was earlier the Additional Chief Secretary […] Read more
‘TrinaPro’ Passes with Flying Colors in DNV GL Assessment Report Updated On Sat, Apr 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy China-based one of the leading PV and smart energy solutions provider Trina Solar said that it’s TrinaPro solution has passed the DNV GL’s assessment test and proved as reliable smart photovoltaic (PV) solution. Recently, the module manufacturer has received the Technology Assessment Report for its TrinaPro Smart Solar Solution from DNV GL, a quality assurance […] Read more
Leeward Closes $162.9 Mn Financing for Wind Farm in Colorado Updated On Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy US-based independent renewable energy power producer Leeward Renewable Energy (Leeward) has completed USD 162.9 million financings for its 170 MW Mountain Breeze wind farm in Colorado. Leeward is owned by OMERS Infrastructure, the infrastructure arm of one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans. Further, the company will develop, own and operate this wind energy […] Read more
‘Policy Framework Needed to Ensure Longevity of Domestic Products Offtake, Profitability’ Updated On Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government has taken steps by coming up with few manufacturing-linked tenders for setting up solar capacities and has also introduced a basic customs duty on imports, but we need a policy framework that will ensure the longevity of offtake of the products manufactured as well as profitability, says a senior official of Tata Power […] Read more
Ensure Smooth O&M of ISTS Network During Nationwide Lockdown Updated On Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The moP has said that states must ensure smooth O&M of ISTS network and that construction work is allowed for transmission utilities during the lockdown The Ministry of Power (MoP), in view of the extension in the nation-wide lockdown until May 3, 2020, has asked that States/ UTs/ DMs, etc must ensure that there is […] Read more