PM-KUSUM – The Solar Saviour? Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The PM-KUSUM scheme seeks to be the ultimate gamechanger for energy security and the rural economy. We examine the early challenges that it is facing and come to a conclusion. It’s a great idea that will need tweaks to increase coverage, and some key policy interventions to get on schedule. By Prasanna Singh You know […] Read more
Groundbreaking Research Into Solar Tech Develops Through new EU Project Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy An EU project led by Chalmers will develop prototypes of new solar technology for large scale applications, such as heating systems in residential houses. Over the last few years, a specially designed molecule and an energy system with unique abilities for capturing and storing solar power have been developed by a group of researchers from […] Read more
RFP for ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ Gets new Deadline Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy ISA has issued a corrigendum extending the deadline for its RfP for developing the implementation plan and framework for the ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ initiative The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has issued a corrigendum extending the deadline for its Request for Proposal (RfP) for developing a Long Term Vision, Implementation Plan, Road Map, […] Read more
Apparel Brand Dollar Industries Inaugurates 4 MW Solar Plant in Tirupur Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Dollar Industries Limited, one of the leading apparel brands in India, has commissioned a 4 MW solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Tirupur. Dollar Industries Limited, one of the leading apparel brands in India, has announced that it has commissioned a 4 MW solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Tirupur. The […] Read more
Iberdrola Inaugurates Andévalo Solar Plant, Targets 3 GW Capacity in the Region by 2025 Updated On Sat, Oct 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has inaugurated the Andévalo solar plant, a ground-breaking facility that paves the way for a more sustainable energy and production model. Iberdrola has inaugurated the Andévalo solar photovoltaic plant, a ground-breaking facility that paves the way for a more sustainable energy and production model. Iberdrola Chairman, Ignacio Galán, accompanied by the president of the […] Read more
RWE Renewables to Extend Four Offshore Wind Farms in the UK Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy RWE Renewables and its project partners have signed agreements for lease for developing four projects in the UK to extend the existing four offshore wind farms RWE Renewables and its project partners have signed with The Crown Estate Agreements for Lease for developing four projects in the United Kingdom (UK) to extend the existing four […] Read more
NTPC Shifts Objective; to Stop Land Acquisition for Thermal Projects Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC proposes to completely stop land acquisition for thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through a renewable energy push. India’s largest coal-fired power producer NTPC has announced that it proposes to completely stop land acquisition for greenfield thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through an aggressive renewable […] Read more
MNRE Invites EOI for Installation of Innovative Solar Pumps Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited expression of interest (EOI) for the installation of innovative solar pumps for the promotion of innovative solar pump technologies The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had issued Guidelines for promoting innovative solar pumps in June this year. And the Ministry has now invited innovators/ manufacturers/ service providers to submit an […] Read more
MNRE Invites Suggestions for Centralised Tendering of 4.5 Lakh Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited suggestions for centralised tendering for the current year target of 4.5 lakh standalone solar pumps under the KUSUM Scheme. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a new notification has proposed to soon initiate the centralised tendering process for the current year target of 4.5 lakh standalone solar pumps under […] Read more