Despite Renewable Push, Coal Will Remain the Main Energy Source Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so. Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh […] Read more
CEA Predicts 6-Fold Increase in RE Capacity by 2029-30 Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority predicted the rise in renewable energy capacity but said coal will still lead in power generation The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India’s power-planning body, in a report said that India’s renewable energy capacity will sprint ahead and multiply almost six-fold in the next decade, while the share of coal-fired plants in […] Read more
EDF-Masdar Reach Financial Close on 400 MW Saudi Wind Project Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The consortium consisting of EDF Renewables and Masdar has completed the financing of the Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia The consortium consisting of EDF Renewables and Masdar has completed the financing of the Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia, with the backing of Saudi and international banks. The […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Implementation of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore KUSUM Scheme The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme, that aims to provide both financial security and more sustainable water access […] Read more
IL&FS Gets Approval for Sale of Wind Assets to Orix Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy IL&FS has said it has received the necessary approval for the sale of its balance 51 percent of stake in seven wind energy subsidiaries to Orix Corporation The Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) has said it has received approval from NCLAT appointed Justice (Retd) D K Jain for the proposed sale of its balance 51 […] Read more
Odisha Gets on With the EV Transition, Plans to Introduce Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed. The state government of Odisha has been planning to introduce electric buses in phases in a bid to curb air pollution in urban areas in the state, the assembly was informed on […] 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
Report Projects India Will Exceed its Paris Agreement Target Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has projected that India is likely to obtain 63% of its installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources (including hydro) by 2029-30, and exceed its Paris Agreement target of 40%. A new report has projected that India is likely to obtain 63% of its installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources (including […] Read more
SECI Amends 2 GW Tender Under CPSU-II Scheme Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has amended its RfS for setting up of 2 GW solar projects in India under the CPSU scheme phase-II for a second time. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has amended its Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of 2 GW grid-connected solar PV power projects in India (Tranche-I) under the CPSU […] Read more