President Approves VGF Scheme For 1 GW Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has approved the government’s plan to award Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to boost offshore wind projects in India. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in its latest notification, stated that it has received approval for the plan. With the President’s sanction, India is now set to provide VGF […] Read more
Green Stocks Sep 12: Inox Wind, Premier Energies Lead The Chart Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Two renewable energy companies-Inox Wind and Premier Energies today witnessed the highest jump of single-day increase in stock prices. Wind energy company Inox Wind reported the highest rise of five percent in its stock prices compared to its stock price yesterday. On the other hand, Premier Energies reported an increase of 3.26 percent in its […] Read more
Apraava Energy Secures 300 MW Solar Project From NTPC In Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Apraava Energy, today signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar energy project with NTPC Limited in Rajasthan. The Mumbai-based integrated energy solutions provider project in Rajasthan is expected to be completed within 24 months. Apraava secured this project through an e-reverse auction mechanism at a tariff […] Read more
APTEL Refuses To Provide Relief To ReNew In 300 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in an order dated September 10, has ruled on a case involving ReNew (through ReNew Naveen Urja Private Limited) and SECI , and by extension, CERC. Case Overview: Renew Naveen Urja Private Limited (Appellant) vs. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) & Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). ReNew sought […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Seeks To Boost Wind Power With New Repowering Policy Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu, which already has around 10 GW of installed capacity of wind energy is now aiming to given an impetus to its wind sector. With an aim to spur the growth of wind energy in the southern state, the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited has now notified its Wind Repowering Policy. As per […] Read more
How Extreme Weather Events Are Threatening Wind Projects? Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy In May this year, India witnessed the infamous case of a windmill catching fire amid extreme heat waves. The incident was reported from the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan when the temperatures almost crossed 50 Degree C. Pictures and videos of the ignited windmill were widely shared on social media and spread like a fire among […] Read more
Suzlon Announces India’s Largest Wind Order Of 1.16 GW From NTPC Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy After reporting strong FY 25 Q1 results, Suzlon Group today announced bagging India’s largest wind energy order from NTPC Green Energy Limited (the renewables arm of India’s largest energy conglomerate NTPC Limited) for 1166 MW. Suzlon will install a total of 370 wind turbine generators (WTGs) of S144 equipped with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) […] Read more
For Net Zero India Needs 494 GWs Of Solar & Wind Capacity By 2030: Bloomberg NEF Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The New Energy Outlook report released by Bloomberg NEF at its Indian event says India needs more than 4 terawatts of wind and solar capacity installation by 2050 for the Net Zero Scenario. Power demand is projected to grow six fold during the period. Moreover, the report also calls for over $12 trillion investment and […] Read more
415 GW and Beyond: Role of Solar Energy in Meeting Global 2030 Climate Goals Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The urgency for a global shift towards sustainable development, primarily driven by renewable energy, is undeniable. Both developed and developing economies have embraced the need to limit the increase in global temperatures, as agreed in the Paris Agreement (COP21). This agreement set ambitious goals for nations to work towards keeping the global temperature increase to […] Read more