NTPC Subsidiary Tenders for 3 MW Rooftop Solar Plant at IIT Jodhpur Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 3 MW rooftop solar power plant at IIT Jodhpur. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd., has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the commissioning of a 3 MW grid-tied rooftop solar power […] Read more
Unpaid Electric Bills Weakens the Efforts to Improve Access to All Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric utilities in many developing countries often don’t get fully paid by consumers for the power they supply. A new study by the University of Chicago and partner institutes suggests that this has led to widespread outages and rationing of power. This poor electricity access may be a consequence of society treating electricity as a […] Read more
Silicon Ranch Closes $225 Million Equity Raise with Existing Shareholders Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Silicon Ranch Corporation, the U.S. solar platform for Shell and one of the nation’s largest independent power producers, has closed an investment round that attracted $225 million in new equity capital. The round was funded entirely by existing Silicon Ranch shareholders, which include Shell and institutional investors TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund (Global Master) L.P., managed by TD […] Read more
Perovskite Tech Company Swift Solar Secures $8 Mn in Series Seed 2 Funding Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Swift Solar has secured more than USD 8 million in Series Seed 2 funding, with an additional USD 1.5 million expected to close soon. Swift Solar, a solar PV technology company working on perovskite technology, has announced that it has secured more than USD 8 million in Series Seed 2 funding, with an additional USD 1.5 million expected to close soon, for a […] Read more
SECI Disburses Rs 770 Cr in October, Rs 370 Cr for Solar & Wind Power Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has published all the payments (solar/ wind power procured, transmission fees, subsidy, and GST rebates) it has made in October 2020. The Solar Energy Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the nodal agency for implementing renewable energy projects in the country recently published a list of all the payments (solar/ wind power procured, transmission fees, […] Read more
Africa’s Largest Floating Solar of 250 MW In Ghana Starts First Section Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A 5 MW section has been connected to the grid at a floating solar plant on the reservoir of the Bui hydroelectric dam in Ghana. With this, the plant makes a small step towards its eventual goal for a 250 MW plant Linked to the transmission system of the 404 MW Bui hydropower dam, the […] Read more
China & India to Lead Revival of Electricity Demand in 2021: IEA Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy After experiencing its biggest decline in decades, global electricity demand is expected to rebound in 2021, led by growth in China & India After experiencing its biggest decline in decades, global electricity demand is expected to rebound modestly in 2021, led by growth in China, India and other emerging economies, according to a new report […] Read more
Accenture Makes Strategic Investment in Reactive Technologies Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Accenture has made a strategic investment in Reactive Technologies, a London-based provider of power and grid technology solutions. Accenture has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures, and formed a strategic alliance with Reactive Technologies, a London-based provider of power and grid technology, to help utilities accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy. According to a new report from […] Read more
CM Mamata Banerjee Lauds Eco Friendly Approach In Bengal Updated On Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a tweet yesterday, Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamta Banerjee claimed that Bengal has been the pioneer state in introducing environment-friendly transportation on such a large scale. “With environment-friendly electric bus and CNG bus service, Kolkata has also bagged international C40 Award for electric transportation system”, Mamata wrote. Today is National Energy Conservation Day. […] Read more
