Suzlon Retains Top Position Among Wind Equipment Manufacturers in India Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Like in the previous year, in 2017-18 too, Suzlon became the leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India. Among the wind equipment manufacturers in India, Suzlon installed the most in FY 2018-19 with 581 MW, followed by Denmark based wind energy company Vestas with 492 MW, while Siemens Gamesa installed about 261 MW, according to […] Read more
World Bank’s New Program to Accelerate Sustainable Cooling in Developing Countries Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The program will provide technical assistance to ensure that efficient cooling is included in new World Bank Group investment projects and mobilize further financing. The World Bank has announced a new program to accelerate the uptake of sustainable cooling solutions, including air conditioning, refrigeration and cold chain in developing countries. The program will provide technical […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender For O&M of 10 MW Solar Plant at Unchahar Facility Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submissions is May 10, 2019. NTPC Ltd. has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible companies to provide Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for its 10 MW solar PV power plant under operation at its Unchahar facility in Uttar Pradesh. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include […] Read more
Trichy Airport Commissions 1 MW Solar Plant to Meet 25% Demand Updated On Sat, Apr 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) International Airport in Tamil Nadu recently commissioned a new 1 MW solar PV power plant on campus. Airports Authority of India (AAI) member Anuj Agarwal inaugurated the planet on the airport premises. The project was executed under the National Solar Mission. The ground-mounted solar power plant was developed under a capex model and […] Read more
SBI Cuts Loan Rates for Electric Vehicles Purchases Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an effort to push the demand for electric vehicles, the State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced the rates of loans on purchase of electric vehicles. In an attempt to incentivize the consumers to shift towards green vehicles, SBI has cut rates on auto loans for the purchase of electric cars. Borrowers will get […] Read more
Hero Future Energies and IFC to Invest $243.3 Mn in Rajasthan Solar Project Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project will be supported by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), which will invest around $43.3 million (Rs 300 crore). Hero Future Energies Global (HFE), the clean energy arm of the Hero Group has revealed its plans to invest close to $200 million (Rs 1404 crore) for its latest solar project in Rajasthan. The company […] Read more
India’s Renewable Push On Track Despite 2018/19 Blip Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy IEEFA’s briefing note, India’s electricity sector transition still on track despite a weak FY2018/19, projects renewable additions through 2021/22 based on the auction and tender activities during the past 18 months. The 2018-19 financial year turned out to be a sluggish year for both the renewable as well as thermal sectors in India in terms of increased […] Read more
Pre-bid Meeting & Site Visit Notification For 100 MW Solar Tender at SCCL Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification with the schedule for the pre-bid meeting and site visit for its tender regarding the development of 100 MW of solar PV power plants under different packages at Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) in Telangana. A pre-bid/clarification meeting has been scheduled to be held […] Read more
Telangana Students Develop 3-in-1 Solar Cleaning Machine Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy As for power, though it draws energy from the sun, the innovators also provided an option for it to be charged externally. Students of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Gandipet, M Charanlal and U Anil Kumar have invented a solar-powered grass-cutting machine which is being run through solar energy. In a bid to ease the […] Read more
