NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Calls for Bids for 21-MW Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC owned subsidiary NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has called for bids for the development of two solar power projects each having a capacity of 10.5 MW in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. As per the tender document released by the state owned power generator, Bhopal Municipal Corporation will provide the land for the solar power plants. […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Launches Off-Grid Solar Solutions in WB, Bihar, Jharkhand Updated On Thu, Oct 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems has shared that it will launch cost-efficient solar off-grid solutions in the states of West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand. Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), manufactures solar modules, solar cells, and other solar products. It also provides EPC services for […] Read more
Draft National Wind Repowering Policy 2022 Finally Out Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has finally come out with its draft policy for Wind Repowering. The move is significant, and potentially a game changer for the sector considering the possible impact it can have on existing wind energy capacities. Wind energy capacity in India, as of August 2022, was at 41.4 […] Read more
UAE Gets its First Solar-Powered Car Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Before being on sale formally next year, the world’s first solar car that is ready for production has landed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Lightyear 0 will run on solar energy, and its creators claim that driving it for months at a time without recharging is possible. The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation […] Read more
RERC Proposes Free Solar Power to Rajasthan DISCOMs Updated On Fri, Oct 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), which issued the tariff decision for 2022–2023 last month, urged the state government to explore adopting legislation requiring solar power providers that are exporting electricity to provide 10% free power to the state’s DISCOMs. Over the past year, the subject has occasionally been discussed in meetings between government officials […] Read more
OMV Petrom, CE Oltenia Partner for 450 MW Solar Project in Romania Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The state-owned utility Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CE Oltenia) and the Romanian oil corporation OMV Petrom will construct 450 MW of solar PV in the country. According to OMV Petrom, a total of over €400 million (US$390 million) will be spent on the installation of four solar parks- nearly triple the installed solar capacity in Romania. […] Read more
Husk Power Systems to Establish 80 Rural Microgrids; Signs Microdebt Facility with EDFI ElectriFI Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Husk Power Systems, operator of the largest fleet of solar-hybrid microgrids across rural Asia and Africa, has set its sights on electrifying 80 additional communities in India with $6 million in new debt financing from the EU- funded Electrification Financing Initiative (EDFI ElectriFI). What the Microgrids Offer The 80 solar microgrids will prove to be […] Read more
SolarPower Europe Demands EU Windfall Measures to Target Actual Profits Only Updated On Wed, Sep 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Trade body SolarPower Europe has said that windfall revenue measures of power generators in Europe should target actual profits only and make an exemption for renewables that do not make windfall profits. It “should therefore not be subject to windfall measures,” it further added. The move comes even as energy prices across Europe test new […] Read more
Punjab to Solarize One Lakh Electric Agricultural Tubewells Updated On Wed, Sep 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy One lakh electric agricultural tubewells, currently in use by the state, would be powered by solar energy by the Punjab government. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had received a request to solarize 1 lakh grid-connected electric tubewells, and the Union Government had approved it while also setting a target of 1 lakh pumps […] Read more
