NLC India Moving Towards Hybrid RE Projects: Prasanna Kumar, CMD Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saur: What are the significant works NLCIL undertook in the past few years to boost its renewable portfolio? CMD: NLC India Limited (NLCIL) was an early bird central PSU to venture into the renewable sector. Our first renewable energy project was awarded in 2013 with a 51 MW wind power project. Later, we shifted towards […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd in PDA for 4.4 MW Group Captive Solar Plant with Automotive Firm Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed a Group Captive Power Delivery Agreement (PDA) for 4.4 MW AC with the ANAND Group, a global automotive systems and parts industry firm. Under this agreement, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited will facilitate the generation of 10 million units […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Set to Usher 5,314 MW of Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh is set to give a major push to renewable energy in the State. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will lay the foundation for three renewable energy projects boasting an aggregate capacity of 5,314 MW. Greenko, which delves into Pumped Storage Projects will establish a 2,300 MW solar power project at Junuthala village […] Read more
Avg Wholesale Electricity Prices in India in H1 2023 80% Higher than 2019 Levels: IEA Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy IEA’s latest report entitled, ‘Electricity Market Report Update; Outlook for 2023 and 2024’ has shed light on the following findings- India has installed significant solar generation capacities in recent years, which helps meet daytime peak demand for cooling. However, evening peaks when the sun does not shine but temperatures remain very high pose a significant […] Read more
Consortium Formed for Sri Lanka’s Largest Private-Sector Renewable Energy Project with BESS Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy A leading player in the renewable energy sector of Sri Lanka, WindForce PLC, has partnered with reputed IPP Lakdhanavi Ltd and the Blue Circle Pte Ltd- a Singapore-based renewable energy firm, for what is set to be Sri Lanka’s largest private-sector renewable energy project. The project, which will transform the energy landscape of the island […] Read more
Renewables and EVs: Myths and Reality Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy There is no doubt that Electric vehicles are a Global saviour for our planet against the pollution being caused by transportation. Reduced greenhouse emissions with EVs is supposed to be offering its accelerated benefits when fueled through renewables. The benefits of this combination thus are inevitable. But there are implementation challenges that places limits on […] Read more
Norfund Pumps Repeat Investment into Fourth Partner Energy for ₹350 Cr Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries – Norfund today announced a fresh investment of ₹350 Cr into renewable energy solutions platform, Fourth Partner Energy (4PEL). This is the second round of equity infusion by Norfund into 4PEL, following its $100 Mn investment in June 2021. Speaking about this development, Anders Blom, Vice President at Norfund […] Read more
North Canada to Welcome its Biggest Solar Plant from Mining Group Rio Tinto Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Spain’s mining group Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine is set to establish the largest solar power plant across Canada’s territories. The plant will boast of more than 6,600 solar panels. The project will generate close to 4,200 MWh of carbon-free electricity annually for the mine. Commercial production from the operation is slated for completion in […] Read more
EDF Renewables & Canadian Solar Forge Partnership for 7 GW Solar Modules in US Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Manufacturer of solar modules Canadian Solar and EDF Renewables North America- a provider of wind and solar power solutions in North America have entered into an agreement for multi-year module supply of 7 GW high efficiency N-type TOPCon solar modules. Canadian Solar’s new factory in Mesquite, Texas will produce the modules. Canadian Solar will be […] Read more