Indian Railways to Set Up 1 GW Solar Capacity by 2020-21 Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Railways has an existing capacity of 71.19 MW of Solar plants from rooftops solar installations at various Railways stations. Ministry of Railways has planned to set up 1000 Mega Watt (MW) solar power by 2020-21 which would help Railways to source about 10% of its electrical energy from renewable source, Minister of State of […] Read more
Cabinet Gives Approval to India’s Approach for COP 24 Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The key focus of meeting was to finalize guidelines for implementation of Paris Agreement in post 2020 period. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the negotiating stand of India at the 24th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change […] Read more
Vestas Secures 18 MW Order in Taiwan Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The order includes the supply and supervision of installation of 5 V105-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode. Vestas has secured 18 MW order in Taiwan with local Engineering Procurement and Construction provider Star Energy Corporation for two of their latest wind energy projects. The order includes the supply and supervision of […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa’s turbine named Best Offshore Turbine for 2018 Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy This machine stands out for its excellent track record, the size of the order book and the interest it has aroused in emerging offshore markets. Windpower Monthly magazine recently named the Siemens Gamesa wind turbine as Best Offshore Turbine for 2018. Siemens Gamesa’s SG 8.0-167 DD wind turbine has been awarded as the “Best Rotor […] Read more
Ørsted Puts Taiwan’s 900 MW Offshore Wind Project on Hold Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for signing the 2018 PPA was extended to 2 January 2019 and Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy failed to do so by the deadline. Due to a delay by the Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy in issuing an establishment permit and signing the power purchase agreement (PPA), Ørsted has decided to pause and revisit project […] Read more
CEL Issues Tender for 11 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The minimum size of a single project project has to be 400 KW to 500 Kw and the deadline for the submission of bid is January 14, 2019. The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender for the development of a 11 MW grid connected solar power plant in Maharashtra. The minimum size of […] Read more
POWERGRID Jabalpur Transmission Successfully Commissions 765kV D/C Line Between Vindhyachal–Jabalpur Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The PGCIL arm had secured the project through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB). POWERGRID Jabalpur Transmission Ltd, a 100 percent wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has successfully commissioned the 765kV Double Circuit Transmission line between Vindhyachal Pooling Station – Jabalpur Pooling Station. The PGCIL arm had secured the project […] Read more
Ørsted Commissions 20 MW Battery in UK Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The 20 megawatt (MW) battery, located in Liverpool, consists of three battery containers, as well as the associated power conversion system. Ørsted, Denmark’s biggest energy company has commissioned its first large-scale battery energy storage project of 20MW capacity. This project supports the 90MW wind farm’s production scheduling as well as providing some grid services. The […] Read more
100% Electrification in 25 States: RK Singh Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Now, only about 10.48 Lakh households are left to be electrified in 4 States, Assam, Rajasthan, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh. By the end of 2018, India has achieved 100% electrification in households in 25 states, The Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh said. Now, only about 10.48 Lakh households are […] Read more