NTPC, SECI to Set Up 10GW Renewable Energy Parks in Rajasthan Updated On Sat, Mar 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to achieve the target of 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, the government has ramped up its process of tendering of renewable energy projects across the country. In line with this, India’s largest power generation utility NTPC and state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will soon be signing an agreement with […] Read more
MNRE to Issue Uniform Guidelines for Renewable Energy Procurement Updated On Sat, Mar 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a further step to provide relief to the ailing renewable energy sector in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is mulling to issue uniform combined guidelines for the procurement of renewable energy i.e. solar, wind, and hybrid energy including storage. The government’s motive behind issuing uniform guidelines is to boost […] Read more
India a Potential Market for Solar Process Heat: Solar Payback Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy India is having a huge potential market for solar process heat which is yet to be tapped, as revealed by the recently completed three-year Solar Payback study. This 3-year international ‘Solar Payback’ study project was kick-started in January 2017 in India, with an aim to increase the use of solar heat for industrial processes (SHIP), […] Read more
Wind Project Installations in India Deflating: GWEC Report Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wind project installations in India are deflating with only 2.4 GW installed in 2019, nearly half of the 4.1 GW installed in 2017, according to a new report Wind project installations in India are deflating with only 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of wind capacity installed in 2019 – nearly half of the 4.1 GW installed in […] Read more
Peak Power Demand Drops 22 Percent to 127.96 GW due to Lockdown Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Peak power demand in the country declined by around 22 percent to 127.96 GW on March 25, 2020, showing the impact of lockdown amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Peak power demand in the country declined by around 22 percent to 127.96 GW on March 25, 2020, compared to 163.72 GW on March 20, showing the impact of lockdown amid COVID-19 outbreak. […] Read more
Tata Power Joins Hand with WWF to Call for Save Electricity Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Utility giant Tata Power has entered into a partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to make people aware of saving electricity. Ahead of the Earth Hour on March 28, 2020, the company has propagated the theme – ‘Give Up’ and be the ‘Voice for the Planet’ by urging individuals to avoid wasteful consumption […] Read more
All RE Projects under Implementation to Get Time Extension Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a bid to provide relief to the renewable energy industry amid lockdown in the country, the government has decided that all the renewable energy projects that are under implementation will be provided further time extension for completion. However, the extension of the time period will be decided after considering the factors such as the […] Read more
NISE Postpones Next Advanced Solar Training Prog amid Covid-19 Pandemic Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The MNRE-backed National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has postponed its six months advanced solar professionals course due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country. The order has been issued by Dr A.K. Tripathi, Director General, NISE, stating that “six months advanced solar professionals course (batch 4), which was scheduled to be started from April […] Read more
EESL Tenders for PCS and Fast Combo Chargers for EVs Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for the supply and installation of power conversion systems (PCS) and fast combo chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the supply and installation of power conversion systems (PCS) and fast combo chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). […] Read more
