PGCIL Wins Inter-State Transmission Project in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy PGCIL has bagged an inter-state power transmission project under a tariff-based competitive bidding process, which would benefit Rajasthan and MP State-owned utility Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has revealed that it has bagged an inter-state power transmission project under a tariff-based competitive bidding process, which would benefit Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. “Power Grid Corporation has been declared as the successful bidder under […] Read more
Maharashtra Tenders for Solar Projects Worth 1.35 GW Across 30 Districts Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MSEDCL has issued a tender for the development of 1.35 GW of solar PV projects across 30 districts of Maharashtra under the AG feeder program The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the development of 1.35 GW of solar PV projects across 30 districts of […] Read more
Scatec Solar Begins Commercial Operation of its 47 MW Plant in Ukraine Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar and partner Rengy Development have reached commercial operation for the 47 MW Rengy solar project in the south of Ukraine. Independent solar power producer Scatec Solar and partner Rengy Development have grid-connected and reached commercial operation for the 47 MW Rengy solar project in the south of Ukraine. “We are very proud to […] Read more
Australia Offers USD 340 Million in Climate Funding to Pacific Islands Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Australia will be granting a USD 340 million climate change package to the pacific island countries to help them invest in renewable energy projects Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that Australia will be granting an AU$ 500 million (USD 340 million) climate change package to the pacific island countries. The move to grant the […] Read more
Wind and Solar Energy Bring Extra Costs for Canadian Consumers: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power often increase electricity costs for consumers A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power generation comes with large, yet often ignored costs that increase electricity costs for residents and […] Read more
Haryana to Distribute 50,000 Solar Pumps to Farmers Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy 50,000 solar pumps will be given to farmers and ‘gaushalas’ in Haryana with the assistance of the NABARD, according to State Renewable Energy Minister Fifty thousand solar pumps will be given to farmers and ‘gaushalas‘ in Haryana with the assistance of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), according to the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy […] Read more
Industry Reacts to High Court Stay on AP Order for PPA Review Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy High Court ordered a stay that gave respite to wind firms while state action to temporarily shut projects added to their jitters Reacting to the High Court stay on the AP order for reviewing PPAs, law firm J Sagar Associates that represents ReNew Power in high court said that Andhra Pradesh government has ‘no right’ to […] Read more
5X Increase in Renewable Jobs in 5 Years- Skills Council Report Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years. In 2019, nearly 100,000 workers are employed in the solar and wind industry, up from 19,800 workers in 2014. Of these, 12,400 new workers were employed in FY19 and 30,000 new workers were employed in FY18 by utility-scale solar, rooftop solar, and wind […] Read more
Union Budget 2019: A Mixed Bag for the Solar Industry Updated On Sat, Jul 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As expected from Modi Government 2.0, India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had few eggs in her basket for the renewables sector. Here’s how the key stakeholders of the solar industry, including policymakers, think tanks, leading private players have reacted to the government’s Budget for FY19-20: After the budget, Power Minister R. K. […] Read more
