Leh and Kargil Are Now Connected to the National Power Grid Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s northernmost areas in Jammu & Kashmir have now been connected to the national electricity network to bring ‘one-nation-one-grid’ closer to reality. Made possible by an engineering feat by state-run transmission utility PowerGrid. PowerGrid and Jammu and Kashmir power department recently switched on the Alusteng-Alunday stretch of the 350-kilometer Srinagar-Kargil-Leh transmission line. Tracing some of […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Issues Rooftop Solar PV Regulations for 2019 Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Taking a progressive view, the Commission has proposed the use of blockchain in peer to peer energy trading, making UP the first state to propose such technology in India. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued the UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems Gross/Net Metering) RSPV Regulations, 2019. The new regulations will supersede […] Read more
Indian Railways Issues Tender for 2 MW Solar Projects Near Delhi Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for submission of bids is January 28, 2019. Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL), a joint venture of India Railways and RITES Ltd., incorporated to manage Energy Management portfolio of Indian Railways, on behalf of Northern Railway (NR) has invited proposals from contractors/firms for setting up of 2 MW Solar PV Power […] Read more
Sterlite Power Initiates Tree Translocation in Indian Power Transmission Sector Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative helps to maintain the air filtration, produce sufficient oxygen, reducing soil erosion and conserving the energy. The translocated trees are provided with an alternate habitat within 500 meters, to maintain the balance in the eco-system. Sterlite Power, a leading developer of power transmission infrastructure has launched an initiative to promote greener eco-system while […] Read more
Gujarat Sets Sight for 30 GW Renewables in Next 10 Years Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government is planning a Rs 2,20,000 crore investment in the renewable energy sector to produce 30 GW of renewable energy during the next 10 years. By 2022, the state government aims to increase the generation of renewable energy to 53% of the total power production in the state, from a current 28% said […] Read more
Cabinet Clears India-France Renewable Energy Deal Updated On Fri, Jan 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, the technical cooperation will cover joint research working groups, pilot projects, capacity building programs, study tour, case studies and the sharing of experience/expertise. The government has approved the deal signed between India and France to further strengthen the technical bilateral cooperation in new and renewable energy. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet […] Read more
Chhattisgarh Issues Terms & Condition for Distributed Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy If a project installed at consumer’s premises delivers excess electricity to the DISCOM, the DISCOM will procure such excess energy generated at the end of the settlement period at the rate of Rs 1/kWh. The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has issued its CSERC Regulation 2019 (terms and conditions for distributed solar projects in the […] Read more
Amendments to Guidelines for Tariff Based Bidding on Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has made amendments to the guidelines for the bidding process of solar photovoltaic projects. Issuing changes in the bid submission deadline, the period of financial closure and commissioning period The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for […] Read more
Cabinet approves MoU between India and France on technical bilateral cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and France on technical bilateral cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy. The MoU was signed on 3rd October, 2018. Salient Features India and France aim to establish the basis for a cooperative […] Read more
