MNRE Extends RE Research and Technology Development Programme Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced the continuation of its Renewable Energy (RE) Research and Technology Development Programme till March 31, 2021 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that its as received the sanction from the president of India for the continuation of its Renewable Energy (RE) Research and Technology Development Programme till March […] Read more
MNRE Issued Guidelines for Procurement of Round The Clock Power Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the guidelines for the procurement of Round The Clock power from renewable energy power projects, complemented with thermal power projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for the procurement of Round The Clock power from grid-connected renewable energy power projects, […] Read more
Adani Operating 2595 MW of RE Assets, Over 11 GW Under Implementation Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy now has 2595 MW of renewable energy assets under operation, while an additional 11,395 MW capacity is currently under implementation. Adani Green Energy, the green energy business of the Adani Group, has issued a quarterly update of the firm for the first quarter of the financial year 2020-2021. The firm has reported […] Read more
CEEW Recommends Green Energy Investments in COVID Recovery Strategy Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), along with the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has recently published a report that makes the case for India needing a new social contract based on a commitment to jobs, growth and sustainability, as it charts its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […] Read more
Germany Approves NECP, Targeting 30% Renewable Energy by 2030 Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Germany Government has finally approved its 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), aiming for 30 percent renewable energy by 2030. The Germany Government, just 20 days ahead of its EU Council Presidency starting in July, has finally approved its 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). The country has also adopted a new […] Read more
Andhra Govt Renegotiates Greenko IREP Contract, Secures Rs 3495 Cr Extra Revenue Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy AP Govt has secured an additional revenue of Rs 3495 crore after it successfully renegotiated the IREP contract with the implementing firm Greenko group. The Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government has announced that it has secured an additional revenue of Rs 3495 crore after it successfully renegotiated the contract, for the proposed Integrated Renewable Energy Project (IREP), […] Read more
CRISIL Report on The New Power Couple in Town Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy As the government continues to focus on increasing the share of renewable energy in the country, nearly 15,000 MW of wind-solar hybrid capacity is expected to come up over the next five years, a new report by CRISIL has revealed. Out of this 15,000 MW, works on nearly 10,000 MW are already either under construction or […] Read more
PPA for Thermal Plant with Adani Power in MP Raises Important Questions Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The May 27 announcement by Adani Power of a 1320 MW thermal power deal in Madhya Pradesh raises more questions than it answers. The company’s subsidiary Pench Thermal Energy (MP) has signed a 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with MP Power Management Company (MPPMCL) for procurement of 1230 MW of electricity on long term […] Read more
2020-When Energy Storage Got Serious in India Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The recent win for Renew Power in the round the clock power tender for 400 MW at Rs 2.90 kWh marked a huge turning point for storage in India too. For one, the renewable+ storage combination as a way to get power at all hours possibly, and at scale, is no longer a possibility that […] Read more