BUDGET: FM Announces Support For RTS, Offshore Wind and EV Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2024 today. Speaking in Lok Sabha, the finance minister discussed the recently announced Pradhan Mantri (PM) Suryodaya Scheme. On January 22, PM Narendra Modi announced the connection of one crore households with rooftop solar. In her budget speech, the finance minister talked about the savings of […] Read more
NHPC Invites Bid for 1200 MW Wind Plant in Central, South India Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian public sector hydropower company NHPC has invited bids for wind power projects for a contracted capacity of 1200MW from Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected Wind Power Projects under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) that will be conducted online. The last date for the submission of the bid is 28th February 2024 and the opening […] Read more
Railways Awards Contracts To 6 Firms For Its 750MW RE Project Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Railways has chosen six renewable energy companies to develop 750 MW of Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable power. This comes after it released a tender earlier last year seeking developers. The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) floated the tender. REMCL is a joint venture of the Indian Railways and RITES Ltd. As per the […] Read more
DRE, Mini-Grids Can Aid In The Growth Of E-Cooking In India: CSE Report Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the Centre For Science and Environment (CSE) recommended the phasing out of LPG cylinders, used primarily for cooking in India. The CSE researcher advocated for boosting electric cooking (e-cooking) instead. The report also talked about the main challenges in rolling out large-scale adoption of e-cooking in India and the likely solutions […] Read more
Pexapark’s European Market Outlook 2024-More Utility, Hybrid PPAs In Offing Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Switzerland-based Pexapark, a specialist provider of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price reference, risk and portfolio management software and advisory services for renewable energy, has some interesting predictions for 2024, when it comes to Europe. In its latest European Market Outlook 2024 Report, the Pexapark predicts that Germany will be back on top in 2024 with […] Read more
CFA Under PM-KUSUM (Comp.-C) To Continue Till Further Orders, Clarifies MNRE Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the latest notification clarified that the Central Financial Assitance (CFA) for Feeder-Level Solarisation (FLS) under the PM-KUSUM scheme would continue till further notice. The ministry said that the notice was issued in the wake of inquiries from several states on the matter. The ministry said that […] Read more
NTPC Green, Maharashtra Govt Collaborate To Develop 5 GW RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) recently announced the development of Green Hydrogen project and its derivatives (Green Ammonia, Green Methanol) with the Maharashtra government. The project is expected to generate up to 1 million ton capacity per annum. Some other projects that have been planned to develop include Pump Hydro Projects (PHP) of 2 GW […] Read more
Amazon Signs Pact With ENGIE To Procure 473MW RE From Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Amazon signed a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with ENGIE, increasing its output share from Ocean Winds’ Moray West offshore wind farm. The agreement would bring Scotland’s total renewable energy capacity operational this year to 473MW when the site becomes operational later this year. ENGIE stated, “This is enough energy to power more than 650,000 […] Read more
Analyst- Commercial Operations Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy This position as Analyst Commercial Operations is supporting First Solar Commercial Operations in India region in closing sales contracts by supporting closing of PV module supply agreements as well framework agreements. Supporting or taking the responsibility in contract negotiations with customer particularly in respect of terms and conditions, contract creation and contract execution as well as collaboration […] Read more