NTPC Seeks Bids for Maintenance of 255 MW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s leading power generating conglomerate NTPC Limited, formerly National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, has invited bids for the maintenance of its solar power projects totalling 255 MW capacity. There are two separate solar plants that require service in the fresh contract. A 250 MW solar power plant is based in Ananthapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. A […] Read more
US Researchers Pursue 5¢/kWh Energy Cost Goal with New CSP System Updated On Thu, Feb 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Department of Energy (DoE) are working on a state-of-the-art concentrated solar power (CSP) facility as the government looks to reduce the energy cost to a mere 5 cents per kWh. The new technology is expected to have the potential to lower the cost of renewable energy […] Read more
EU Works for Timely Realisation of 300MW Offshore Wind Target Updated On Thu, Feb 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a report adopted by the European Parliament, the Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have charted out a roadmap on faster deployment of offshore wind in the continent to timely arrest global warming and climate change. This is in line with the ‘EU Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy’ that sets out the goals of reaching 60 […] Read more
China’s sunset on wind and solar subsidies could impact climate change efforts: IFFRAS Updated On Wed, Feb 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy International Forum for Rights and Security (IFFRAS) – a Canada based think tank – has reported that the renewables’ expansion that has been in full flow in China can see a reversal. In 2021, China finally ended many subsidies on solar and wind energy. This will discourage the use of cleaner sources of energy and […] Read more
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Reports ₹429 cr Loss in Dec Quarter Updated On Tue, Feb 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (SWREL) on Monday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 428.78 crore in the quarter ended December 2021. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 22.45 crore in the quarter ended December 2020, according to a BSE filing. Total income of the company stood at Rs 1,502.23 […] Read more
‘Rebirth of France’s Nuclear Industry’ Key for Net Zero by 2050, Says Prez Updated On Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy French President Emmanuel Macron has presented his country’s goal of achieving CO2-free energy by 2050, starting with using more nuclear and renewable energy. Speaking in Belfort, north-eastern France, Macron outlined measures including the construction of solar parks, underwater wind farms, and six European pressurized nuclear reactors (EPR2s), reports Xinhua news agency. An additional eight EPR2 […] Read more
IIT Madras Partners with French Firm to Develop RE Research Park Updated On Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy French glass and building material major Saint-Gobain India and IIT Madras Research Park have entered into an MoU on Thursday to develop a 100% Renewable Energy (RE) – research park. Saint-Gobain India will support IIT Madras Research Park with a funding of Rs one crore over the next three years and the collaboration is to […] Read more
India’s Hopes to Replace Diesel with Renewable Energy in Farms Rides on Solar, Mostly Updated On Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Headlines have been announcing India’s plans to shift from diesel to renewable energy for its farming sector. The headlines have taken off from a statement by Power and MNRE minister R.K. Singh during a meeting with officials on Friday. What the headlines do not indicate is how heavily this hope depends on two critical factors. […] Read more
Torrent Power Bags 25 MW Solar Portfolio in Gujarat Updated On Fri, Feb 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a recent announcement, Torrent Power said that the company has entered into a share purchase agreement with Blue Daimond Properties and Balrampur Chini Mills for the acquisition of 100 per cent equity share capital of Visual Percept Solar Project, which operates a solar plant of 25 MW capacity in Gujarat. Subject to closing price […] Read more
