Repsol Picks Siemens Gamesa Turbines For Its 200-MW Wind Projects Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa and Spanish petrochemical conglomerate Repsol have confirmed signing of two new contracts under which the global turbine maker will supply 40 units of its SG 5.0-145 onshore turbines for six wind farms in Spain. The total capacity of the six wind farms will be 200 MW. Following this agreement, Repsol will have eight […] Read more
Renewable Energy: Looking Beyond Gujarat In 2023 Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian story of renewable energy is actually a story of paradoxes. Thus, even as the country has made remarkable progress in adding renewable capacity, it still fell comfortably short of the 175 GW target for 2022 Nationally, the country today has achieved 168 GW of renewable energy including large hydro power but the travesty […] Read more
Indian PV Modules Are Gaining Global Traction: Atul Kamathi, Grew Energy Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Atul Kamathi is the Vice President (EPC) of Grew Renewables Pvt Ltd, an Indian solar module manufacturer. In a short-duration interview with Saur Energy at the sideline of ReneX exhibition in Hyderabad, Kamathi talks about the journey of the Grew, the likely future of the Indian module manufacturing sector, and others. A venture of the Chiripal Group, […] Read more
HERC Approves Green Energy Open Access Rules, Ensures Not Levying Reliability Charges Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), in its latest order, approved changes to the draft Green Energy Open Access Rules. This comes after hearing pleas from the electricity generators, power distribution companies, and other stakeholders. The Ministry of Power, earlier on June 6, 2022, came up with its Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy […] Read more
GUVNL Awards 200MW Solar Project To Avaada Energy With A Tariff Of Rs 2.75/KwH Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has now awarded a 200 MW solar power project to Avaada Energy, an arm of Avaada Group. The project contract was given at a tariff of Rs 2.75 per Kilo-Watt-Hour (KwH). GUVNL awarded the project to the renewable energy company through competitive bidding, followed by an e-reverse auction. […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender For 9,000 MWH Of ISTS-Connected Energy Storage Systems Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has now invited online bids from developers for a 9,000 Megawatt-Hour (MWH) of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected energy storage solution. The tender said the plant(s) could be based anywhere in India. The minimum capacity of the same should be 1,500 MW, the tender said. NTPC […] Read more
BPCL Targets 240 MW Renewables Expansion This Fiscal Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Public sector fuel marketing major Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) is mulling for the development of 240-MW of renewable power capacity this fiscal year of 2023-24. A senior official of BPCL held that the renewable expansion of the firm will be achieved at the cost of Rs 1600 crore. BPCL was in line for divestment by […] Read more
Climate Trends Report Identifies Challenges For Renewable Energy In Jharkhand Updated On Tue, Apr 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by Climate Trends and Ernst and Young LLP released on Tuesday hinted at numerous bottlenecks that the renewable energy sector in Jharkhand is grappling with. It comes when the state has already started planning the energy transition from a coal-dominated region to a less carbon economy. The report said that secondary data hinted that […] Read more
Backed by Favourable Policies, US Welcomes Largest Community Solar Project Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The idea of solar in the USA is gathering momentum. The credit primarily goes to the Inflation Reduction Act, which has been insturmental in giving a fresh impetus to clean energy in the country. The landmark Act paves the path for provisions for tax credits for solar projects. Community Solar is also gaining traction rapidly […] Read more
