Parliamentary Panel Blames MNRE of Poor Financial Planning in Vital Sector Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The parliamentary panel has stated that the low utilisation of even decreased allocated amounts is symptomatic of poor financial planning by MNRE The Standing Committee on Energy recently presented its ‘Demand for Grants 2021-22’ report for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the parliament. Based on its findings and observations, the parliamentary […] Read more
India Will Reach Paris Agreement Targets Ahead of 2030: PM Modi Updated On Sat, Mar 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday has been awarded with Cambridge Energy Research Associates Week (CERAWeek) Global Energy & Environment Leadership Award for commitment to energy sustainability, environment. Thanking the award, PM Modi said, “It is with great humility that I accept CERAweek Global Energy & Environment Leadership Award. I dedicate this award to the […] Read more
Renewable Energy Integration is India’s Next Big Challenge: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a report from Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), India already has 93 GW of on-grid variable renewable energy (VRE) capacity as of January 2021. Now, one of the next big challenges for India’s electricity sector is battery storage, green hydrogen, and flexible coal-fired power generation into the electricity grid i.e. […] Read more
Average Rural Power Supply Duration has Increased to 18.5 Hours Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy RK Singh has informed that the average rural power supply duration increased from 12.5 hours in 2014-15 to 18.5 hours in 2019-20. Addressing the Power Ministry Parliamentary Consultative Committee in a meeting, Power Minister RK Singh has informed that the average rural power supply duration increased from 12.5 hours in 2014-15 to 18.5 hours in […] Read more
BHEL Issues O&M Tender for 10 MW Solar Project in West Bengal Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued an O&M works tender for a 10 MW solar project in West Bengal at Santaldih. An Indian government undertaking, Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL), has issued an operation and maintenance (O&M) works tender for West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company’s 10 MW solar project at Santaldih. Interested Bidders including, micro, small, and […] Read more
Union Cabinet Approves MoU Between India and France on Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Mar 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet was apprised and approved of the signing of MoU between India and France in the field of renewable energy cooperation. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and France in the field of renewable energy cooperation. […] Read more
Nextracker Chosen to Supply Smart Solar Trackers for Brazil’s Largest Solar Power Plant Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Leading Brazilian EPC Andrade Gutierrez to build 830 MW Janaúba PV plant in state of Minas Gerais using NX Horizon™ bifacial optimized solution Nextracker™, a Flex company, announced that it has been selected by leading Brazilian EPC firm Andrade Gutierrez and developer Elera Renováveis (formerly Brookfield Energia Renovável) to supply 830 MW of its world-leading solar tracker technology, […] Read more
Axial begins the supply and installation of 150MW of its AxialTrack Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The company is kicking-off 2021 by carrying out an ambitious project that underlines its AxialTracker with Blocking System’s status as a safe and reliable solar tracking system. Axial has begun the supply and installation of its AxialTracker 2V system as part of a 150 MW project based in the Andalusian province of Granada in southern […] Read more
EDF Renewables Signs 100 MW Solar VPPA With Enterprise Products Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables North America has announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the second tranche of the Space City Solar Project with an affiliate of Enterprise Products Partners for 100 MWac / 132 MWdc. The Project’s total capacity is up to 345 MWac / 455 MWdc. Space City Solar, located in Wharton County, Texas, is expected to commence […] Read more
