Direct Supply of Solar Power to Railways Can Save 7 Mt Carbon: Study Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railways lines, without the need to connect via the grid, would save almost seven million tons of carbon a year whilst also powering at least one in four train on the national network on competitive terms, a new study by Delhi-based Climate Trends and UK-based green tech […] Read more
Railways Runs Into A Red Signal For 1 GW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Nov 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL)’s tender for a 1GW of solar plants on railway land available close to railway tracks has run into a wall of disinterest from solar developers. The tender, with deadline of September 2, was a detailed one that included the design, build, finance, operation, long– term maintenance and transfer […] Read more
Covid Continues To Reshape India’s Global Solar Ties Updated On Wed, Sep 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The global covid pandemic is reshaping the solar landscape like never before. While on one hand it has jolted countries like India to the need for establishing their own supply chains, on the other hand it has also brought home the imperative for a shared energy future. “We are in the process of overhauling India’s supply chain […] Read more
India Working on Clean Energy Mission With Collective Mindset: Piyush Goyal Updated On Wed, Sep 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Speaking at the first WSTS organised by ISA, Piyush Goyal has said that India is working on clean energy mission with a collective mindset. Union Commerce and Industry & Railways Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is working on clean energy mission with a collective mindset. Speaking at the valedictory function of the First […] Read more
First World Solar Technology Summit Kicks Off Today Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ISA (International Solar Alliance) organised first World Solar Technology Summit will start off today. The event, which has taken a virtual avatar due to the Covid pandemic, will be managed out of Delhi. Over 26,000 ‘participants’ from 149 countries had registered for the summit till yesterday. A key highlight is the launch of an […] Read more
Railways Planning to Generate 20 GW Renewable Energy on Surplus Land: Goyal Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Railways is planning to use its surplus land to generate 20 GW of renewable energy from ‘Made in India’ solar or wind equipment to power its network The Indian Railways is planning to use its surplus land to generate 20 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy from ‘Made in India’ solar or wind equipment to […] Read more
Railways provides a 3 GW Boost for Solar targets Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Engineering and Consultancy firm RITES Ltd, which executes key projects specifically for the Indian Railways, announced yesterday that its subsidiary Railway Energy Management Company Ltd (REMCL) has secured its largest mandate from Indian Railways for tendering, installation, supervision and managing power supply for three GW solar energy installations. These plant will be set up […] Read more
Indian Railways Ready to Launch Hydrogen-Powered Trains: Piyush Goyal Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Railways is working on the development of a Hydrogen-powered suburban train and has floated an EoI for industry participation, Piyush Goyal has said. Indian Railways is working on the development of a Hydrogen-powered suburban train and has floated an Expression of Interest for industry participation, Union Minister for Railways and Commerce Piyush Goyal has […] Read more
Railways to run on 100% Electricity by 2024: Piyush Goyal Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Railways and Commerce Piyush Goyal has announced that the entire network of railways in the country will run on electricity by 2024. Union Minister for Railways and Commerce Piyush Goyal has announced that the entire network of railways in the country will run on electricity by 2024. “We are embarking on rapid electrification of the rail network by 2024, we […] Read more
