Siemens Gamesa Wins 325 MW Onshore Wind Projects in Texas Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has been awarded two new onshore wind project sites in the state of Texas with a total installed capacity of 325 MW. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been awarded two new onshore wind project sites in the state of Texas with a total installed capacity of 325 MW. The projects include the […] Read more
Is Maharashtra Ready For ‘Renewable Only’ Capacity Creation? Updated On Sat, Aug 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Coronavirus pandemic might have achieved what no amount of push from well meaning people did. Force one of India’s top Industrialised states, Maharashtra, to consider a full stop on fresh thermal energy capacity creation in the state. A report in the Economic Times quotes Maharashtra Energy minister Nitin Raut saying that no more thermal […] Read more
Indian Railways Begins Talks With key Solar Industry Players Updated On Sat, Aug 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Piyush Goyal has held a meeting with stakeholders in the solar sector and discussed innovative solutions for setting up solar projects along railways tracks. As part of the Indian Railways‘ plan to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has held a meeting with stakeholders in the solar power sector and discussed innovative […] Read more
The Triple Challenge Dragging Down Solar In India Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 21, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the premier national body tasked with laying down the roadmap to power for all citizens, and the policy interventions to get there, released a report on India’s solar and wind sector. Titled simply as “ Report of Under Construction Renewable Energy Projects”, the bland title laid bare […] Read more
SPDA Makes a Case for 18 Month Deferment of BCD On Solar Equipment Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Just a week after the manufacturers association, the All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) made a plea for 50 percent BCD at the earliest, comes the rejoinder from Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA). The SPDA is a national association representing India’s ‘upcoming’ solar power generators and developers, and says that the Government must reconsider its […] Read more
C&S Electric Acquisition by Siemens Limited Approved by CCI Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy CCI has approved the proposed acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of C&S Electric Limited by Siemens Limited. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on August 20, 2020, has approved the proposed acquisition of C&S Electric Limited by Siemens Limited (Siemens India). The proposed combination envisages the acquisition of 100 percent of the […] Read more
NTPC Seeking EPC Contractors for up to 1070 MW Solar Projects in Rajasthan Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has tendered for the EPC work along with land for the development of up to 1070 MW of solar PV power projects own Rajasthan. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for taking up the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) work along with land for the development of up to […] Read more
PXIL Highlights Power Market Regulatory Reforms and Insights Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy PXIL recently conducted its 2nd market consultation meeting to discuss key market regulatory reforms concerning the power industry. Ahead of the public hearing of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Market) Regulations 2020, the Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL), conducted its 2nd Market Advisory Committee and Stakeholder consultation meeting to discuss key market regulatory reforms […] Read more
India’s Top 5 Solar Power Producers Based on Installed Capacity Updated On Mon, Aug 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy In India’s energy sector which is largely dominated by coal-powered plants, we take a look at the top 5 power producers which are producing power from what India expects will take over from coal in the long term as its leading source of energy – Solar Energy. Solar energy has become the leading resource for […] Read more