Saurabh Mashruwala Steps Into the Role of CFO at Torrent Power Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Torrent Power, which delves into power generation, transmission, distribution and manufacturing and supply of power cables, has onboarded Saurabh Mashruwala as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment follows the resignation of Lalit Malik, who attributed health reasons to it. “Accepted the resignation tendered by Lalit Malik from the position of CFO and Whole Time […] Read more
CSE Report Hints At The Bottlenecks In India’s Bio-CNG Production Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi-based think tank, hinted towards several bottlenecks which are throttling the growth of bio-CNG (a biofuel) in India. The latest study showed that there are problems in the assured takeaway of the bio-CNG produced by the producers, almost no procurement of the biogas fertilizer, […] Read more
MBH Power Wins 6 MW Solar Plant Project Issued by Kerala State Electricity Board Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Kerala State Electricity Board had issued a tender looking for an EPC contractor for 6 MW solar plant at Moongil mada Palakkad under feeder level solarisation of PM KUSUM Scheme (Component C) and its O&M for the first five years. The KSEB 6 MW solar project has been bagged by Gujarat-based energy solutions provider MBH […] Read more
Solar Curtailment By Czech, Israeli Authorities Places Focus on Storage For Grid Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the past week, two interesting incidents have showcased the strong need to prepare grids for solar power as it increases its share from barely 5% currently. Taken along with Wind, this share is supposed to hit 40% plus by 2040. What we are seeing instead is issues with grid integration, be it Australia, Israel […] Read more
Godrej & Boyce Bags Tender for Durgapur Solar Project of 20 MW Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Durgapur Projects Ltd had floated an e-tender cum reverse auction for design and engineering, manufacture, procurement, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of total 20 MW (ph i 8 MW, ph ii 7 MW and ph iii 5 MW) grid connected ground mounted solar photovoltaic power plants at Durgapur. The 20 MW project has been bagged […] Read more
Beyond Batteries: Hydrogen Combustion Engine, A Viable Alternative for Clean Mobility Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electric vehicles running on battery-powered electricity are not just a future concept anymore. The new electric vehicle sales surpassed the 10 million mark worldwide in 2022 and it seems likely that sooner or later EVs will replace the conventional ICE mobility options. However, bottlenecks impeding EV growth and the technological advancements in using hydrogen as […] Read more
RERC Asks Rajasthan Govt To Appoint RVUNL As Nodal Agency For Renewable Projects Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in a suo-motu order, advised the Rajasthan government to consider declaring the Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) as the nodal agency for the development of renewable energy projects implemented by the RVUNL in the State. RVUNL is developing an 810-megawatt (MW) solar power project at Pugal in the Bikaner […] Read more
Microwaves Can Advance Solar Cell Production, Recycling: Macquarie University Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy A microwave technology invented at Australia’s Macquarie University has proved that solar cell recycling can be made easier and so do manufacturing of new solar cells. During the fabrication of solar panels, silicon goes through several high-temperature processes known as annealing. Currently the cells are cooked in an oven. A paper now published in the […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 300MW Ground-Mounted Solar Project At Ramagiri In Andhra Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for a 300 Megawatt (MW) AC ground-mounted solar photo voltaic project at Ramagiri in Andhra Pradesh. The tender said the company winning the bid would also have to ensure operations and maintenance for the initial five years. The SECI planned the domestic, competitive bidding […] Read more
