India’s Renewable Workforce has Grown 5-Fold Since 2015: Report Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by CEEW has revealed that India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years to over 100,000 workers in 2019. A new report has revealed that 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 […] 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
World’s Largest Individual Solar Project Now Operational in Abu Dhabi Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy EWEC has started operation of the 1.18 GW Noor Abu Dhabi solar project, the largest individual solar power project in the world. The world’s largest single solar plant, Noor Abu Dhabi, with a production capacity of nearly 1,177 MW commences commercial operation – a major milestone for the future of #sustainablenergy pic.twitter.com/HHVMyaMXYY — المكتب الإعلامي لحكومة أبوظبي […] Read more
Solar Projects Worth 1.5 GW to be Commissioned by 2020 in UP Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh is planning to commission 1.5 GW solar plants by next year, according to a state official. Uttar Pradesh is planning to commission 1.5 GW solar capacity power plants by next year, state minister for the department of additional sources of energy (UP), Brajesh Pathak has said. The Centre has set a target of […] Read more
Jobs in Solar – The Untold Story Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy In 2015, when the government hiked the solar energy target from 20GW to 100 GW (in a new 175 GW renewables target) by 2022, it was considered wildly ambitious. Also, it was enough to spark strong interest in the sector finally, and with it, big bets. As it turned out, the sector did not […] Read more
Inox Wind Commissions Power Evacuation System with ISTS Network in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Inox Wind Limited has announced the commissioning of the common power evacuation facilities at Dayapar site in Gujarat. Inox Wind Limited, one of India’s leading wind energy solutions provider, has announced the commissioning of the common power evacuation facilities at Dayapar site in District Bhuj in the State of Gujarat. The common power evacuation systems […] Read more
As 20 Delhi Schools Get Solar Power, 80 More To Join Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The move is in line with the Delhi government’s flagship program to make the national capital a solar city in the coming years. Astoundingly, the returns from the government’s investment seem to be over 15%, based on government figures According to Delhi’s Department of Education, solar panel installation has been completed in 21 school buildings […] Read more
Ostro and Adani Win SECI’s 1200 MW Tranche-VI Wind Auction Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Ostro Energy and Adani Green Energy Park have emerged as winners in SECI 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind power projects under Tranche-VI. Ostro Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Adani Green Energy Park (Gujarat), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) have emerged as winners in the 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind power projects under Tranche-VI. According […] Read more
Helping Achieve Grid Stability A Big Opportunity for Wärtsilä India – Neeraj Sharma Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a total delivery of over 250 power plants and 3500MW of generation capacity, Wartsila India has had a ringside view of the evolving power scenario in India. The Finnish multinational is now making a strong case for its gas based plants, to balance out demand surges, as renewable energy plays a bigger role. Not […] Read more