Which States Have the Highest Solar Energy Potential in India? Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The solar energy generation potential in a specific area can be assessed based on factors like availability of land, solar radiation etc. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an apex institute of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has estimated the potential of solar power in the country to be around 750 GWp. […] Read more
Top 10 States for Renewable Energy Installations in Last 4 Years Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A list of the top 10 states that have implemented the maximum amount of renewable energy projects in the last four years. As part of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India has undertaken to install at least forty percent of its total electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel […] Read more
Inox Wind Begins Work on Phase-I of Gujarat Wind Projects Updated On Mon, May 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Inox Wind has started work on the 126 MW phase-I of its 250-megawatt wind power projects in Gujarat following the receipt of certain advances. Inox Wind has announced that it has started work on the 126 MW phase-I of its 250-megawatt wind power projects in Gujarat following the receipt of certain advances. The first phase of the […] Read more
GUVNL Awards Solar Contracts Worth 350 MW to its Three Bidders Updated On Thu, Mar 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy GUVNL has awarded contracts worth 350 MW to the three bidders that submitted bids in its latest tender for the purchase of power from 500 MW solar projects The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has awarded contracts worth 350 MW to the three bidders that submitted bids in its latest tender for the purchase […] Read more
Railway’s Petition Regarding 14 MW Rooftop PV Projects Dismissed Updated On Thu, Mar 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy GERC has dismissed the petition filed by the Western Railway requesting relaxation in Gujarat’s net metering regulations. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has in its latest order has dismissed the petition filed by the Western Railway requesting the commissions’ involvement in granting relaxation in the state’s net metering regulations. The petition was filed against […] Read more
GUVNL 500 MW Solar Tender Attracts Only 3 Bids Worth 430 MW Updated On Wed, Mar 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy GUVNL has revealed all the technically qualified bidders for its 500 MW solar PV power projects tender. Receiving only 3 bids worth 430 MW. The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has revealed all the technically qualified bidders who will now participate in the price bids stage and e-reverse auction for the tender for the […] Read more
PGCIL Subsidiary Granted Transmission License for 2 GW RE Projects in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy CERC has granted a transmission license to a PGCIL subsidiary to establish transmission system for providing connectivity to 2 GW of RE Projects in Gujarat The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has granted a transmission license to Powergrid Bhuj Transmission Limited (PBTL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) to establish the […] Read more
Gujarat Tops in Rooftop Solar; Gets Highest Ever Registrations for Residential Sector in 4 Months Updated On Sat, Feb 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding another feather in its cap, Gujarat has received highest ever applications for the installation of residential rooftop solar systems during the past four to five months period, as confirmed by the sources. State-owned Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has received more than 1,15,000 applications for residential rooftop solar installations. Till date, it has […] Read more
Hindustan Petroleum Sets up 1st EV Charging Station in Vadodara Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hindustan Petroleum has set up its very first EV charging station in Gujarat at the Karelibag locality in Vadodara. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has announced that it has set up its very first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Gujarat at the Karelibag locality in Vadodara. After inaugurating the facility on Thursday, HPCL Director (Marketing) […] Read more
