Ladakh: NTPC, Indian Army Set To Build Solar Hydrogen Microgrid Project Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC has partnered with the Indian Army to establish a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh. This would provide a stable power supply using Green Hydrogen in off-grid Army locations. The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of this unique project through video conferencing. NTPC has designed this solar hydrogen-based microgrid system to […] Read more
NTPC Limited Reports 14% Jump In Net Profits In Q2 Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited today issued its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The firm’s latest results reported a 14 percent growth in net profits. On a standalone basis, NTPC’s total income for H1 FY25 was ₹86,298 crore, compared to ₹81,199 crore for the same period last year. Profit After Tax (PAT) for H1 […] Read more
CERC Amends Indian Electricity Grid Code Rules Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently issued amendments to the Indian Electricity Grid Code, originally released in 2023. These adjustments address various aspects of grid operation, including timeframes for power injection, scheduling of generation, compensation mechanisms, and revisions in scheduling flexibility. One amendment specifies limits on the injection of infirm power, or power generated […] Read more
ADB Approves $434.25 Mn Loan To Setup Solar Facility In Assam Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently approved a $434.25 million loan to increase renewable energy capacity and improve energy security in the state of Assam, India. “Addressing the renewable energy capacity shortage in Assam is crucial to meet growing demand and reduce dependency on fossil fuels,” said ADB Principal Energy Specialist Jiwan Acharya. “This project […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Shortlists Bidders for 3.6GW Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced a shortlist of bidders for its fifth round of tenders under the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP), aimed at boosting the country’s solar energy capacity. This round targets 3.6GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity across four projects. Bids for these projects were initially disclosed in February, and […] Read more
ARENA Funds Australia’s First Community-Led Electrification Trial Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), and its partners Brighte, Rewiring Australia and Endeavour Energy, are set to electricity 500 households in New South Wales, in a new project announced recently announced by the organization. ARENA is providing $5.4 million in funding for the “Electrify 2515 Community Pilot” to support the electrification of 500 homes in […] Read more
Q3 Results: GE Vernova Falls Short On Offshore Wind, Hits Onshore Targets Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy GE Vernova Inc., a US-based wind energy company, secured $1.7 billion in orders in the third quarter ending September 30, 2024. The company reported a 19% organic decrease, attributing the drop to lower Onshore Wind equipment orders outside of North America. GE Vernova generated $2.9 billion in revenue, down 1% organically. Losses increased due to […] Read more
Coal India Issues Tender For 300 MW Khavda PV Solar Project Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Coal India Limited has issued a fresh tender for a 300 MW solar project at Khavda. The government entity is now seeking EPC companies for executing the project in the region, touted to be India’s biggest renewable park. These are ground-mounted grid-connected solar projects. This comes at a time when Coal India has planned to […] Read more
EverGreen, Datta Infra & Others Bag NTPC’s 1.2GW Hybrid Tender Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited has announced the results of its 1200 MW wind-solar hybrid tender. The power giant awarded contracts to four renewable project developers: Sembcorp Green Infra, Adani Renewable Energy, Green Prairie Energy III (EverGreen), Adyant Ensersol (Datta Infra), and ReNew Solar. As per the auction results, Sembcorp, Adani Renewable, and ReNew Power secured projects at […] Read more
