Power Generation from Waste Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy India generates about 1,45,128 tons of waste daily (around 53 million tons annually) and, on an average, 46 percent of it is processed daily. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been promoting Waste to Energy programme to recover energy in the form of Biogas/ BioCNG/Power from urban, industrial and agriculturalwastes. Under the programme, 184 […] Read more
Promotion of Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been implementing various schemes in the country, including in Madhya Pradesh, to promote solar energy. The names of the schemes are as under: i. Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects. Scheme for setting up 1000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects […] Read more
CERC Offers Relief to Welspun Energy in a Case with SECI Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy WEPL had petitioned for an extension for the commercial operating date for 72 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects. In a relief to Welspun Energy Private Limited (WEPL), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued an order stating that land procurement delay on government’s part will be treated as Force Majeure (unavoidable circumstance). WEPL had […] Read more
Renewable Purchase Obligations Should be Strictly Enforced: NITI Aayog Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document outlines a slew of measures to reform the energy sector of the country. NITI Aayog recently published its latest strategy document ‘Strategy for New India @75’ in which it has recommended that renewable purchase obligations should be strictly enforced. Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document […] Read more
Shell and EDF Renewables Form JV to Develop Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The lease area holds the potential to produce approximately 2,500 MW of wind energy – enough to power close to one million homes. Forming an equal partnership joint venture, EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies have joined hands to co-develop wind energy area in New Jersey. The lease area holds the potential to […] Read more
Madurai Cooperative Bank Invites Bids for Solar Rooftop System Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The tender document requires that the bidder should have supplied a minimum 1 system of the capacity of 5 KWp and above. The Madurai District Central Cooperative Bank Limited has invited bids for the construction of a 25 KW solar rooftop system at their head office in Madurai. The scope of work, as prescribed in […] Read more
Six Companies Win Bids for 550 MW Solar Capacity in UP Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tata Power, Adani Group, and NTPC are some of the big winners in the auction which was conducted by UPNEDA. Uttar Pradesh government in its massive solar push has selected six energy major for nine projects in the state totalling a capacity of 550 MW. Ranging from a capacity of 25 MW to 100 MW […] Read more
Washington D.C. Sets Aggressive Renewable Energy Targets Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The bill known as Clean Energy DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018 sets the target of meeting the energy needs of D.C. with 100% renewable energy by the year 2032. The City Council of Washington D.C. has unanimously voted to make D.C. 100% renewable energy dependent by the year 2032. The bill known as Clean […] Read more
Community Energy Signs 70 MW PPA in Adams County Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar farm, named Adams Solar LLC, will produce enough electricity to operate 22 percent of Philadelphia government buildings by 2020. Leading clean energy developer ‘Community Energy’ announced the approval of a 70 MW solar power purchase agreement in Adams County, Pennsylvania to power government facilities in Philadelphia. The solar farm, named Adams Solar LLC, […] Read more