India’s Stuttering Solar Progress Grinds To a Halt With COVID-19 Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Two latest reports by independent research agencies in the Indian renewable energy segment have revealed that the first half of the year (H1 2020) only saw a total of between 1 GW and 1.3 GW of new solar installations in India. While the full year installations expected to reach 3.5 GW (4.5 GW with rooftop) […] Read more
SECI Amends Bid Deadline for 5 MW Solar Plant at Tuticorin Port Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the 5 MW solar PV plant at the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Tuticorin The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 5 MW grid-connected solar […] Read more
NTPC Seeking EPC Contractors for up to 1070 MW Solar Projects in Rajasthan Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has tendered for the EPC work along with land for the development of up to 1070 MW of solar PV power projects own Rajasthan. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for taking up the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) work along with land for the development of up to […] Read more
IHCL Signs Solar PPA With Tata Power Subsidiary to Power its Mumbai Hotels Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy IHCL has joined hands with Tata Power for the supply of solar energy for its Mumbai hotels to focus on sustainable and cost-efficient business practices. Hospitality major Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has announced that it has joined hands with Tata Power for the supply of solar energy for its Mumbai hotels as part of […] Read more
SJVN to Build Rs 450 Crore – 100 MW Solar Plant in Dholera Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SJVN has announced that it will be commissioning the 100 MW solar plant at the Dholera Solar Park at an outlay of Rs 450 crore. State-owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) fresh from its win at Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s (GUVNL) 700 MW solar auction, has announced that it will be commissioning the […] Read more
ISA Holds Curtain Raiser For 1st World Solar Technology Summit Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ISA today held a curtain raiser for the first World Solar Technology Summit on September 8. The curtain raiser was a virtual interaction with ISA office bearers. For the Gurugram headquartered ISA, the first Solar Technology Summit is a key event in its mission to make solar the bedrock of future energy generation, and […] Read more
Peak Power Demand Slumps to 5.65% in August Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The slump in peak power demand has widened to 5.65 percent in the first fortnight of August from 2.61 percent drop recorded in July The slump in peak power demand has widened to 5.65 percent in the first fortnight of August from 2.61 percent drop recorded in July, according to the power ministry data. Peak power demand met, which is […] Read more
Using RE to Power LNG Plants Could Reduce Emissions by 8% in APAC: WoodMac Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Using RE to power LNG plants in Asia Pacific (APAC) could reduce emissions by about 8 percent, according to an analysis by Wood Mackenzie. Using renewable energy (RE) to power liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in Asia Pacific (APAC) could reduce emissions by about 8 percent, according to an analysis by Wood Mackenzie. Asia Pacific […] Read more
Sterlite Power Drops 14.7% Stake in IndiGrid for Rs 840 Crore Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power has sold 14.7 percent stake it held in India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) for Rs 840 crore to institutional and HNI investors. Sterlite Power, a leading global power transmission player, has announced that it has sold 14.7 percent stake it held in India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) for Rs 840 crore (unit price of Rs 98) to […] Read more
