Centre Scraps 12 GW Solar Capacity Addition to be Taken up by NTPC Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier government had planned to add 15 GW of solar energy capacity in the country which was to be developed by NTPC to be delivered to states bundled with thermal energy. The central government has quashed a plan to install 12 GW of solar capacity out of the 15 GW capacity that National Thermal Power […] Read more
Stanford University Announces Second Solar Plant, Fully Solar by 2021 Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Finalizing an agreement with Recurrent Energy for an 88-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant to be constructed in central California, the university has beaten California’s goal of going carbon-free by two decades. In a major solar push, Stanford University has announced its second solar power plant which will enable the university to go fully solar by late […] Read more
ReNew Power’s Edu-Hub Project in Varanasi Awarded Five Star SVAGRIHA Rating Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Edu-Hub is an initiative undertaken by ReNew Power to support talented rural children and youth, by promoting digital literacy. ReNew Power’s Edu-Hub Project in Varanasi has been awarded the coveted Five Star SVAGRIHA Rating by the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council. Edu-Hub is an initiative undertaken by ReNew Power to support talented […] Read more
Harsh Vardhan Reiterates India’s Renewable Energy Commitments Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy He was at speaking at the inauguration of Indian Pavilion at the 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP-24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Union Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reiterated India’s solar commitment and public awareness campaign launched by him called Green Good Deeds. He was at speaking at the […] Read more
Vestas Bags its Largest Wind Energy Order in India for 252 MW Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The order was placed by Vivid Solaire Energy Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Engie, and was awarded as part of the national level wind auctions organised by SECI. Danish Wind energy mammoth Vestas has bagged its largest order till date in India for a 252 MW wind energy project in Tamil Nadu. The order is […] Read more
Suzlon Bags 50.4 MW Turbine Order from Atria Power Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Suzlon will install 12 units of S111-140m and 12 units of S120-140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower. Suzlon group has announced that it has secured 50.4 MW order from Bengaluru-based Atria Power to supply wind turbines for a project in Tamil Nadu. Suzlon will install 12 units of S111-140m […] Read more
Silverpeak Launches Renewable Investment arm to Finance Green Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The investment arm will be run by Santosh Raikarwho has joined Silverpeak as the strategy’s managing partner. Ramping up the investment platforms for renewable energy, enewable Investment armsak Renewables Investment Partners will provide an opportunity to institutional investors to invest in renewable technologies such as wind, solar and in the area of energy storage. The […] Read more
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Buys 10.8 MW portfolio From Sol Systems Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The two projects, Project Blue Star and Project Phoenix, which are collectively known as the the Phoenix Solar Portfolio, are located in Kent County and Prince Georges County, Maryland. Greenbacker Renewable Energy has announced today that it has purchased the rights to a 10.8 MW portfolio of two solar projects from Sol Systems. The two […] Read more
MNRE Plans to Bid 60 GW of Solar Capacity by the Year 2020 Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Projects worth each 30 GW solar power and 10 GW wind power capacity would be bid out each in the year 2018-19 & 2019-20. To meet the target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by the year 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable energy aims to issue tenders for 60 GW of solar […] Read more
