Power Grid Wins Bids For ISTS Transmission Line Between Rajasthan-Delhi Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Electricity transmission company Power Grid Corporation Of India (Power Grid) was declared a successful bidder under a tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) for a transmission project in Rajasthan. A Letter of Intent (LoI) issued on dated 29th December 2023, which has been received by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited on 1st January 2024. “In […] Read more
PM Launches Lakshadweep’s On-grid Solar Project With Battery Storage Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first on-grid solar project with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) today in Lakshadweep. Developed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), this initiative spans the islands of Kavaratti and Agatti, boasting a combined solar capacity of 1.7 MW and a sophisticated 1.4 MWh battery storage facility […] Read more
Growatt’s WIT+APX Energy Storage System Aims For Emerging Storage market Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Growatt’s ‘WIT+APX’ C&I energy storage system, designed for commercial, industrial, and micro-grid scenarios, offers eight distinct application modes: self-consumption, peak shaving, demand charge, power expansion, micro-grid, backup power, and power quality. The flexibility to meet the requirements of diverse customer needs is a function of not just the product design, but the firm’s belief that […] Read more
OREDA Issues Tender To Deploy Solar Boats At Chilika Lake Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has planned to introduce solar boats on its largest water body, Chilika Lake. It has also issued tenders for the same from the interested parties. Chilika Lake hosts several aquatic animals like Dolphins and other species of fish. However, the fossil-fuel-based boats are often seen ferrying around the lake for […] Read more
Average Power Supply In Rural India Touched 20.6 Hours: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) data on power availability within the power sector showcased a growth trend in 2023. Union Power Minister RK Singh said that several reforms in the power sector brought several positive results, including reduced AT&C (Aggregate Technical and Commercial) losses. “The AT&C losses in the power sector went down to 15.41% (provisional) […] Read more
MNRE Appoints Members For Dispute Resolution Commitee For RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now notified the names of the members of the proposed Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC). This DRC was mandated to resolve the disputes between the renewable energy developers and designated government PSUs like NTPC, SJVN, NHPC, and SECI, among others. As per the new notification, three retired IAS officers–M […] Read more
SJVN Commissions 75 MW Gurhah Solar Power Plant In Uttar Pradesh. Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) Limited chairman & managing director (CMD) Nand Lal Sharma announced that its 75 MW Gurhah solar power plant located in district Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has achieved commercial operation. With the commissioning of this project, the installed capacity of SJVN currently stands at 2227 MW. He further stated, “SJVN has implemented […] Read more
CERC Rejects Punjab Discom’s Plea To Penalize Adani Green Over Delays Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement declined the petition of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) against Adani Green Energy. The Punjab discom had pleaded with the CERC to reduce the tariff of 50MW of a Gujarat-based wind power project developed by Adani Green due to the delay in the commencement of the […] Read more
The Startup Using AI To Prevent Bird Fatalities Due to Wind Turbines Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Bird strikes on windmills are more common than you think. A study held in 2012 shows bird strikes leading to nearly 366000 bird deaths on average in the US alone. With the uptick in renewable energy, windmill installations have gone up by 47%, which raises concern for birds like raptors and falcons, which are the […] Read more
