Scheme for Enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW for Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The enhanced capacity would ensure setting up of at least 50 solar parks each with a capacity of 500 MW and above in various parts of the country Early this year in February, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the PM Narendra Modi, approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 […] Read more
Four Sectoral Computer Emergency Response Teams to mitigate Cyber Security Threats in Power Systems Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Cyber security in power systems, four Sectoral CERTs, CERT (Transmission), CERT (Thermal), CERT (Hydro) and CERT (Distribution) have also been formed to coordinate with power utilities. Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply to a question on steps taken for reducing vulnerability of […] Read more
Sikkim Becomes 22nd State to Join UDAY Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sikkim would derive an Overall Net Benefit of approximately Rs. 207 crores through UDAY by way of cheaper funds, reduction in AT&C and transmission losses, interventions in energy efficiency, etc. during the period of turnaround. The Government of India and the State of Sikkim has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Scheme Ujwal […] Read more
ABB Delivers Substation to Enable Power Flow from Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy ABB is responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of the substation Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park ABB has successfully energized a major substation that will help evacuate power from the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park, a key element of the vision to generate 7% of Dubai’s power […] Read more
Hartek Group Bags Smart Grid Order From PSPCL For Three Upcoming Smart Cities Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy These smart grid enabled substations, including 29 in Ludhiana, 14 in Amritsar and 12 in Jalandhar, will cater to a population of about 40 lakh by maximizing operational efficiency through a more responsive power system network. The Chandigarh-based Hartek Group, has bagged smart grid order from the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) for the […] Read more
Two Mega Solar Parks With Total Capacity Of 7500 MW To Come Up In Ladakh Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy The J&K Government has signed MoU with the Government of India for the development of two mega solar parks of 5000 MW capacity in Leh district and 2500 MW capacity in Kargil district The Jammu and Kashmir government has recently signed a MoU with the Centre for the development of two mega solar parks with […] Read more
Ministry of Commerce & Industry releases Make in India New and Renewable Energy Sector – Achievement Report Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The New & Renewable Energy sector has witnessed the highest ever-solar power and wind power capacity addition over the last two years since April 2014. The Government has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by end of 2022, making it the largest expansion in the world and providing plenty of opportunities […] Read more
Elecnor to Build a 115 MW Solar PV Plant in Chile Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 115 MW Solar PV Plant will be constructed in the municipality of Til Til, Santiago Elecnor has won a USD 117.2 million contract to build solar PV plant in Chile. This facility, with a capacity of 115 MWp, will be in the municipality of Til Til, to the north of Santiago, in the Metropolitan […] Read more
Mitsubishi Corporation and AES to develop India’s First Grid-Scale Solar Energy Storage Array Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy AES and Mitsubishi Corporation to deliver India’s First Grid-scale Solar Energy Storage Array to Tata Power AES India, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation has announced a joint partnership agreement to deliver India’s first grid-scale energy storage array to the electric grid operated by Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL). AES and Mitsubishi […] Read more
