NHPC Receives LoI From GUVNL For 200 MW RE Park In Khavda Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy NHPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) a public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Power recently announced that it received a letter of intent (LoI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) for the 200 MW Khavda project. NHPC received this letter for a 200-megawatt (MW) solar power project at the 1125 MW Gujarat […] Read more
Canada-Based Brookfield Asset Management Commissions Solar Plant In Bikaner Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Canadian investment firm Brookfield Asset Management announced the commissioning of the first phase of a solar energy project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. “This marks a significant milestone in the development of what is poised to be India’s largest renewable energy park with inter-state transmission system connectivity,” stated the company in its media statement. The first phase […] Read more
Trina Solar, SOLA, & WBHO To Power South African Mining Operation With 135MW Project Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Smart PV and energy storage solutions company Trina Solar, has partnered with SOLA, a South African leader in renewable energy with a focus on utility-scale projects and WBHO Construction to embark on a transformative solar project. The Merak 1 project signifies a major milestone in sustainable energy solutions for South Africa, according to a media […] Read more
MSEDCL Invites Bids For Procurement From 500 MW Hybrid Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) invited a long-term bid for procurement from 500 MW Inter/intra-state grid-connected wind-solar hybrid projects. This project has a green shoe option of additional capacity of up to 500 MW through a tariff-based bidding process on the e-Bidding portal to mitigate Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO). The bid document was […] Read more
JSW Receives LoA For 700 MW ISTS Solar Capacity From SECI Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW Neo Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, received Letter of Award (LoA) for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected solar capacity of 700 MW from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). JSW received this award, against Tariff Based Competitive Bid (TBCB) invited for setting up of 1,500 MW ISTS-connected solar […] Read more
SIDBI Secured $24.5 Mn from Green Climate Fund For Maiden Climate Project Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has secured $24.5 Mn from Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its maiden anchored sustainability and climate focussed fund Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF). The development came during the 38th meeting of the GCF Board in Kigali, Rwanda on March 6, reported the news agency PTI. The Green Climate Fund […] Read more
Equinor Commissions 531 MW Brazil Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Norway-based international energy company Equinor has commenced the operation of the 531 MW Mendubim solar plant in Brazil. This has marked a 30% increase in Equinor’s equity power production in Brazil. Mendubim will annually produce 1.2 TWh of power. Around 60% of the power will be sold on a 20-year USD-denominated power purchase agreement […] Read more
Govt Asks Coal Firms To Increase Adoption Of Solar Power Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ministry of Coal recently issued directives to coal companies to accelerate the adoption of solar energy solutions. This initiative is undertaken to minimise the carbon footprints of mining. The Ministry of Coal has issued directives to coal companies to accelerate the adoption of solar energy solutions. This includes the installation of rooftop solar panels on […] Read more
West Bengal Can Save Rs 62,000cr By Roping In Renewables: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy A report by think tank Climate Risk Horizons (CRH) suggests that West Bengal can save thousands of crores in the coming decade by moving away from coal and towards clean energy. The savings accrue through a combination of measures such as the retirement of older, more expensive coal power plants; diverting investment planned for new […] Read more