IREDA Extends Bid Date For 12 GW CPSU Solar Scheme Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the implementing agency appointed by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the CPSU Scheme Phase II has extended the bid submission date to 15th June. The Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme phase-II envisages setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected solar projects with viability gap funding (VGF). […] Read more
Cell Shortage Forces Timeline Extension by MNRE For CPSU Phase II Solar Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy As predicted by many Industry experts, domestic cell production has failed to keep up with demand for various central schemes that mandate local sourcing. Now the Ministry of New And Renewable Energy (MNRE) has stepped in to provide and extension to projects under tranche I and II of the CPSU Phase II scheme. The MNRE […] Read more
BPCL Floats Tender For 15 MW of Open Access Renewable Power Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Oil and Gas major Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has floated a tender for the supply of 15 MW of solar or non-solar Renewable Power under open access to BPCL and its Mumbai Refinery at Mahul. According to the tender document and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), the scope of work for supplier includes evacuating solar […] Read more
REMCL Tenders For 740 MW Solar Projects On Vacant Railway Land Updated On Mon, Jun 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Railways, which has set some of the most ambitious targets on net zero among large government owned bodies, has just invited bids for over 740 MW of solar power projects, on vacant railways land. Readers will recall that using railway land across the country for these projects was an integral part of the […] Read more
Zomato Deliveries To Be 100% Electric Powered by 2030 Updated On Mon, Jun 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Gurugram based Food delivery giant, Zomato has taken a key step towards its sustainable future goals. As part of its environmental projects to offset its delivery carbon footprint, Zomato has announced committing to 100 percent adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) for deliveries by 2030, on World Environment Day (June 5). The firm is also on […] Read more
Ladakh To Add To Solar Imprint With 5 MW CESL MOU Updated On Mon, Jun 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The union territory of Ladakh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) for setting up of 5-MW Solar Power Plant at Zanskar in Kargil. Signed on June 5, World environment day, between Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil and CESL . Speaking at the virtual event, Lt. Governor […] Read more
DR Congo Goes With Solar Off Grid To Power 3 Northern Cities Updated On Sun, Jun 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Africa’s second largest country, and one of its poorest, the Democratic Republic of Congo (not to be confused with the neighboring Republic of Congo) has finally placed a big bet on renewable energy. The government there has finally gone for a $100 million investment off grid hybrid solar projects that will provide power to three cities […] Read more
Scatec Partners With ACME For 900 MW Solar Plant in India Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Norway headquartered renewable power producer and supplier, Scatec has today announced its partnership with an Indian solar developer ACME, to develop a 900 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan, India. This solar power project includes a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) secured in a tender in 2018. Scatec […] Read more
Wärtsilä’s Energy Storage Projects in Philippines Achieves Final Commission Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Finnish manufacturer and service provider of power sources and other equipment in the marine and energy markets, Wärtsilä Corporation announced the final commissioning of the first two of its multiple energy storage projects in the Philippines. Wärtsilä has had signed many projects with SMC Global Power Holdings Inc. through its subsidiary, Universal Power Solutions Inc., […] Read more
