Odisha Moves Towards Pre-Paid Electricity With new Smart Meters Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Odisha has decided to introduce pre-paid smart electricity meters in the state in order to stop power theft and meter tampering The state government of Odisha has decided to introduce pre-paid smart electricity meters in the state in order to stop power theft and meter tampering, Energy Minister D S Mishra has said. The consumers will get […] 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
MNRE Invites Startups to Make Innovative Solutions; Offers Reward Up to Rs 10 Lakh Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the MNRE, top performer will receive a cash grant of Rs 10 lakh, while second position holder company will get Rs 7 lakh and third rank holder entity will be eligible for Rs 5 lakh as reward. With an aim to encourage new innovations in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable […] 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
Sembcorp Brings Online 200 MW Wind Project in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sembcorp Energy India has commissioned a 200 MW wind project at Bhuj in Gujarat. The Indian subsidiary of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has announced that it has commissioned a 200 MW wind power project at Bhuj in Gujarat. With this project, the company’s total generation capacity reached 450 MW making it the largest producer of wind […] Read more
EBRD, OPIC and IFC to Provide $252 mn Loan for 250 MW Wind Farm in Gulf of Suez Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A joint USD 252 million investment by the EBRD, IFC and the OPIC will finance a new 250 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it is stepping up its support for renewable energy in Egypt by providing funds to one of the biggest wind […] Read more
Renewable Energy Projects Accounted for 80% of all Energy Financing in 2018 Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that renewable energy projects took up a vast majority, nearly 80 percent, of the total energy financing in 2018 A new report has revealed that renewable energy projects took up a vast majority, nearly 80 percent, of the total energy financing in India last year, while financing for coal-fired power […] Read more
Innergex Nears Completion of 600 MW Worth of RE Projects in Texas Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Innergex has announced that its two renewable energy projects worth 600 MW in the state of Texas will be in commercial operation by the end of the year. Canadian renewable energy solutions firm, Innergex Renewable Energy has announced that its two renewable energy projects worth 600 MW in the state of Texas are nearing completion and expects both […] Read more
Andhra Tenders for Rooftop Systems on Government Buildings Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy NREDCAP has issued a tender for the implementation of solar rooftop systems on government buildings in Andhra Pradesh under RESCO model. The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for implementation of grid-connected solar rooftop systems on government buildings in the state under […] Read more