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
ONGC, SECI to Jointly Develop Renewable Projects Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy To realize its green energy objectives, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), an official statement said. The MoU provides a broad, overarching framework for the two national energy companies to collaborate on renewable energy projects including solar, wind, solar parks, […] Read more
Amazon Adds 18 New RE Projects in Europe & US; Funds 274 Globally Updated On Thu, Dec 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy E-commerce giant Amazon has announced 18 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects across the U.S., Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the U.K., totalling 5.6 gigawatts (GW) of procured capacity to date in 2021. Amazon now has 274 renewable energy projects globally and aims to power 100% of its business operations with renewable energy by […] Read more
US Firms Malta, Bechtel to Jointly Explore New Energy Storage Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Malta Inc., a Massachusetts-based developer of grid-scale, long-duration energy storage, and Bechtel Corporation, an engineering, construction, and project management company based in Virginia, are teaming up to pursue new energy storage projects around the world. The companies will work together to develop and deploy Malta’s 10-150+ hour energy storage technology in a variety of grid-scale […] Read more
India’s Solar Path-The Firms, Individuals and Organisations That Will Matter Updated On Wed, Dec 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy 2021 has marked a return to bump up in capacity addition in solar, after the last peak in 2017-18 when the country added close to 9.5 GW taking solar to the top among all energy options for capacity added. With this year likely to see over 11 GW of fresh capacity addition, it says something […] Read more
China’s Sinopec Starts Building 10,000-ton PV Green H2 Pilot Project Updated On Wed, Dec 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation’s (Sinopec) hosted an online launching ceremony on November 30 in the cities of Beijing, Urumqi and Kuqa to announce that China’s first 10,000-ton photovoltaic green hydrogen pilot project, the Sinopec Xinjiang Kuqa Green Hydrogen Pilot Project, has officially started construction. Upon completion, the project is expected to produce an annual […] Read more
IREDA, BVFCL Team Up for Green Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) for providing its techno-financial expertise in developing renewable energy projects and fund raising. The two companies are Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Ministry of […] 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
HPGCL Invites Bids for 10MW Solar Plant at Panipat Thermal Pwr Station Updated On Mon, Nov 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy On behalf of Panipat Thermal Power Station (PTPS), Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) has invited bids for the comprehensive operation and maintenance of 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) grid-connected power plant at PTPS, Panipat, Haryana, for five years. The tender document gives the following details: Last date for submission of online tender: 27.12.2021 up […] Read more
