Tata Power to Expand EV Charger Network to 700 by FY21 Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy In line with Tata Group’s ambition of expanding into e-mobility space via group companies, utility giant Tata Power on Thursday disclosed its substantial investment plan of expanding its network of smart electric vehicle (EV) charging points to around 700 by FY21. The country’s largest integrated utility company said in a statement that “as part of […] Read more
Power Producers Seek Payment of Rightful Dues to IPPs from MP Govt Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Association of Power Producers (APP) in a written letter has urged Power Minister RK Singh to advise Madhya Pradesh (MP) government to again consider its decision of denying payment of rightful dues of independent power producers (IPPs). According to the letter, quoted PTI, “on behalf of independent power producers (IPPs), we request your intervention […] Read more
Winning of Rs 2.90/kWh Renewable+Storage Tender by Renew Power Might be the Biggest Event of 2020 for Renewables, in terms of impact. Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a recent tender for Round-The-Clock (RTC) supply of 100 percent renewable energy (RE) power with storage, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has discovered a levelised tariff of Rs 3.52/kWh for 15 years. The bid was won by Renew Power. On the significance of this development for the renewables industry in India, we […] Read more
EV Batteries as Storage batteries for Grid Power. Possible, Says MIT Study Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy If there is one area where the renewable energy industry steals a march over fossil fuel based sectors, it has to be the area of recycling. Unlike thermal and oil/gas based energy generators, renewable technologies have come up in the glare of huge public expectations and appraisal, and having to prove themselves better at every […] Read more
Third Straight day of Hike, Power Demand in Delhi Surges to 5464 MW Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Peak power demand in the Delhi surged to 5,464 MW on Tuesday (May 26, 2020) night, the highest in the season so far, power Discom BSES has said. With the ongoing heatwave and the temperature soaring every passing day, peak power demand in the Delhi surged to 5,464 MW on Tuesday (May 26, 2020) night, […] Read more
PM Emphasizes on Financial Sustainability of Power Sector, Make in India Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for improving the financial sustainability of the power sector in order to solve the issues prevailing in the sector especially the power distribution sector. He said during a detailed review meeting held on Thursday evening on the power sector with the Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Ministry […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for EPC Package for 600 MW Solar PV Projects Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has invited bids for the EPC Package with land for the development of ISTS grid-connected solar PV projects up to 600 MW capacity. NTPC Ltd has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB), inviting bids from eligible bidders for the EPC Package with land for the development of ISTS grid-connected solar PV projects up […] Read more
GE Power India Designates Mahesh Palashikar as Chairman Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy GE Power India Ltd (GEPIL), formerly known as Alstom India, has designated Mahesh Shrikrishna Palashikar as its Additional Director and Non-Executive Chairman effective from Wednesday i.e. May 27, 2020. Palashikar succeeded Vishal Keerti Wanchoo due to his retirement on attaining the age of superannuation. The decision of Palashikar’s appointment has been taken by the Board of Directors of the company during […] Read more
Full Value of Small Scale Solar Plus Storage yet to Realised: DNV GL Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy BTM Solar Plus Storage systems can be advantageous to many types of customers, but energy providers have not accessed their full value yet. Behind the Meter (BTM) Solar Plus Storage systems can be advantageous to many types of customers, from individual homeowners to Fortune 500 companies with large portfolios and footprints, but energy providers have […] Read more
