SECI to Set Up 40 MW Floating Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy A solar power plant with a capacity to generate 40-megawatt (MW) power will be installed at the Hirakud Dam Reservoir in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, an official said, according to media reports. It will be set up by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), which is under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). […] Read more
Dalmia Cement Promises Rs 250 Cr Solar Plant In Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, which had earlier become the first cement company to join RE100 – a global collaborative initiative of the world’s most influential companies committed to 100% renewable power, has committed to a Rs 250 crore investment in a solar plant to supply power to a planned additional grinding unit in the state. […] Read more
Integrating Storage Key to Solar’s Long-term Success, says Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd CEO Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy In this conversation with Prasanna Singh, Group Editor at Saur Energy, Mr. Chandra Kishore Thakur, CEO, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited, reflects on the firm’s current and future plans. Throwing light on solar’s growth potential in India, Mr. Thakur cites inflation, supply chain constraints and GST taxation structure, among others, as key challenges. Q. What […] Read more
Government Finalises Sale Of CEL For ₹ 210 crore, Solar Biz Largest Component Updated On Tue, Nov 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Centre on Monday (Nov 29) announced approving strategic disinvestment of Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a public sector enterprise (CPSE) under the DSIR, Ministry of Information and Technology. The sale has happened on the second attempt, after a previous effort in 2016 failed to bear fruit. “The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) empowered alternative […] Read more
India At 75 And Beyond. Solar’s Starring Role Updated On Mon, Nov 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s Climate Pledges Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledge at the COP26 Climate Summit at Glasgow, not only laid down the roadmap for India to scale up contribution of renewable energy in the overall energy blend, it also set the ball rolling for exploring a new industrial model. India, which is the third largest emitter of […] Read more
Sambhar Salts Seeks Bids for 4000MW Ultra Mega Solar Project in Jaipur Updated On Mon, Nov 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sambhar Salts Limited (SSL), a subsidiary of Hindustan Salts Limited, has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) from relevant parties for the development of an ultra mega solar power project, with around 4000 MW capacity, at Sambhar district, Jaipur, Rajasthan. SSL will only provide land (as per the requirement of the project) available at its Sambhar unit, which has […] Read more
Roadmap Ready to Make MP a Leading State in Solar Gen, says CM Updated On Mon, Nov 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh has announced an allocation of Rs 13,000 crore for Madhya Pradesh (MP) for modernisation and infrastructure development in the energy sector, especial solar generation an official said on November 26, according to media reports. The news follows some smart progress made by Madhya Pradesh in terms of adding capacity, as […] Read more
MG Motor Becomes First Auto Firm To Adopt Wind Solar Hybrid Energy Updated On Thu, Nov 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy MG Motor India has partnered with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd (CleanMax), for the supply of 4.85 MW of wind-solar hybrid power to MG’s manufacturing facility in Halol. With this partnership, MG will abate approximately 2 lakh MT of CO2 over 15 years. Thus, even as auto firms have moved forward across the […] Read more
Power Ministry Issues Order Extending ISTS Benefits to BESS, Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Thu, Nov 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 23, the Ministry of Power of the Government of India has notified key changes to its existing orders allowing waiver of ISTS (Inter State Transmission Charges) on Wind and Solar Sources. In the latest version, for Wind, Solar, Hydro PSP (Pumped Storage Projects) and BESS projects commissioned upto 30.06.2025, the […] Read more