MNRE Issues Guidelines for Decentralised Solar Plant Development Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote decentralized solar energy and availability of affordable and reliable solar power in rural areas of the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has formulated draft guidelines for the development of decentralized solar power plants. The government said that its motive behind issuing these guidelines is to provide […] Read more
Energy Storage Market in India to Grow at 6.1% CAGR by 2026: IESA Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy storage market in India to be USD 2.8 billion in 2018 and forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.1 percent by 2026, said India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) report. As per the IESA’s 5th edition of India Stationary Energy Storage market report, the total annual MWh addition in 2018 hit 24.4 GWh […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 3 New Solar Plants at AAI Airports Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Country’s one of the leading solar module makers and rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider Vikram Solar has commissioned three new solar power plants for Airport Authority of India (AAI). These solar energy plants were commissioned by the company at AAI airports of Dibrugarh in Assam; Gaya in Bihar; and Gondia in Maharashtra. Further, these three […] Read more
BHEL Issues Tender for Detailed Study of NTPC’s 22 MW Floating Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date and time for the bid submission is December 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Country’s largest power generation equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has issued tender seeking bids for detailed investigation and survey of a proposed project site of 22 MW floating solar power plant in Kerala. The last date and […] Read more
MNRE Makes Few Amendments in Provisions for DRC Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made few amendments in the existing provisions for the Dispute Resolution Mechanism under which disputes are considered between solar/ wind power developers and SECl/ NTPC. The amendment has been made w.r.t. fee payable in case of extension of dispute time. As per the ministry notification, all […] Read more
MNRE Issues New List of DRC Members Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Monday has issued a new list of the members of Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC). The move came after the resignation of Anil Swarup, who is the former Coal Secretary/ School Edn. Secretary, Ex-IAS, UP: 1981, from the Dispute Resolution Committee. Now, P. K. Basu, former Agriculture […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson Solar Kicks-off 200 MW Solar Plant Construction in Australia Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy BSE-listed one of the leading solar EPC solutions provider Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd (SWSL) on Monday said that it has commenced the construction of a 200 MW solar power plant in Australia. This Wellington solar farm is being developed by Lightsource BP, which is an independent global leader in funding, development, acquisition and management […] Read more
Railways to Save Rs 121.5 Cr Yearly via Addl Power in 2 States from BRBCL Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to economize electricity bill and reduce operating costs, Indian Railways has started the flow of additional power from Bhartiya Rail Bijli Company Ltd (BRBCL) in the states of Bihar and Rajasthan. The Railway ministry said in a statement that, it had commenced the flow of additional 50 MW power, total 100 MW, […] Read more
Railways to Source 1GW Solar, 100MW Wind By 2021-22: Piyush Goyal Updated On Sat, Dec 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to go green, Indian Railways has planned to source about 1 GW (1,000 MW) of solar energy and approx. 200 MW of wind energy progressively by 2021-22, said Piyush Goyal. In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, this information was provided by Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce […] Read more
