Powering Solar to 2025 and beyond Updated On Fri, Nov 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Technologies and Interventions That Will Drive Solar For the global solar sector, the pandemic hit home much earlier than it did for many other sectors. For even before global lockdowns became the norm, China’s early lockdown in late January, followed by other cities subsequently, was sufficiently disruptive for global shipments of solar equipment, of […] Read more
Industry Must Work With Govt on Combatting Climate Change: Javadekar Updated On Fri, Nov 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prakash Javadekar has appealed to key industry leaders to work with the government on combating climate change In tune with our declaration in the Paris Summit, India will reduce it’s emission intensity by 35%, we will have 100GW Solar Power, 175 GW Renewable Energy, by the year 2022. Our actions are 2 degree compliant […] Read more
MoP Amends Guidelines for Procurement of RTC Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Nov 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued amendments to guidelines for the procurement of RTC power from renewable projects, complemented with other sources. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued, in a Gazette Notification, amendments to guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of Round-The Clock (RTC) power from grid-connected renewable energy power […] Read more
Grid Optimisation: a ‘no regret option’ to Allow More Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The expansion of wind energy continues despite COVID-19. And that requires the continued expansion of electricity grids. It also requires us to optimise and reinforce existing grids. In a new paper, WindEurope shows how available and proven technologies can optimise Europe’s existing grid infrastructure, and how this can help accommodate higher shares of renewables in […] Read more
ADB Grants $132.8 Mn Loan to Modernise Power Distribution Network in Meghalaya Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in Meghalaya. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya. The project will construct 23 substations; renovate […] Read more
OIL to Enlist EPC Vendors for Solar Plant Worth 100 MW or More in India Updated On Tue, Nov 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Oil India Limited (OIL) has tendered for the enlistment of EPC contractors for setting up a solar plant of capacity 100 MW and above in any state in India. Oil India Limited (OIL) has issued a tender, inviting expression of interest from eligible vendors for the enlistment of EPC contractors for the establishment of a […] Read more
ENGIE to Develop 420 MW Wind Farm in Australia After Latest Acquisition Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy ENGIE ANZ has announced the purchase of the 420 MW (on completion) Hills of Gold Wind Farm development near Nundle, New South Wales in Australia. ENGIE Australia & New Zealand (ENGIE ANZ) has announced the purchase of the Hills of Gold Wind Farm development near Nundle, New South Wales in Australia. The project, which is […] Read more
SJVN Seeking 1500 Acre Land in Rajasthan for Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy SJVN has tendered for the purchase of 1500 acres of land within 20 km of the RVPN/STU GSS for setting up solar power projects in Rajasthan. SJVN Ltd, a joint venture of the government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has issued a tender for the purchase of 1500 acres of land as […] Read more
MCX, IEX Sign Licensing Agreement to Launch Electricity Derivatives Updated On Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has entered into a licensing agreement with Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) to launch Electricity derivatives. The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has said it has entered into a licensing agreement with Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) to launch Electricity derivatives. The derivatives will be linked to IEX spot electricity prices […] Read more
