Could Solar Energy power Indian homes for free? Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Imagine running all your electricity-hungry home appliances and devices at home as much as you want and paying zero or near-zero electricity bill. This is already an accepted way of life for many people in Germany, a handful of American states, and a few other countries around the world where electricity tariffs have not just […] Read more
Rs 183 cr in Funds Released for Mega Solar Projects in FY 19-20 so far Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has detailed the amount of funds released by the centre for the development of ultra mega solar parks in India over the last four financial years. In his reply to a question on solar power production across states, Union Minister for Power, News & Renewable Energy and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship RK Singh, […] Read more
EV Sales set to Increase to 34 Million by 2025, Over 121 Million in 2030 Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new analysis has predicted that EV sales are set to increase to 34 million in 2025, 121.2 million in 2030, and 636.7 million by 2040 With greater vehicle electrification and the rise of disruptive technologies such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and peer-to-peer blockchain trading, utilities are expected to employ smart charging and demand response programs to cope with the growing demand for […] Read more
Power, Solar Sector, Discoms in Focus in Parliament. Here Is What Was Said. Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The answers by Power Minister R.K. Singh in parliament yesterday, while placing on record the hard figures when it comes to the power sector and renewables, particularly solar power, also underscored the minister’s continued confidence in India meeting its renewable energy goals. We take a look at the key takeaways. The Saubhagya scheme, or the […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 7.5 GW Leh and Kargil Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for the development of a 7.5 GW solar projects in Leh and Kargil The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for the development of a 7.5 GW ultra mega solar […] Read more
India’s Power Generation Capacity Reaches 365 GW: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s installed power generation capacity has reached 365 GW, which is sufficient to meet the country’s electric demand, Parliament was informed recently. India‘s installed power generation capacity has reached 364.9 gigawatts (365 GW), which is sufficient to meet the country’s electric demand, Parliament was informed recently. Besides, the peak, as well as energy requirement deficit, was less […] Read more
Total Commissions New Caledonia’s Largest Solar Plant with Storage Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Total Quadran has announced that it has commissioned the Hélio Boulouparis 2, the largest solar power plant with energy storage in overseas France. Total Quadran, a wholly-owned Total subsidiary involved in the production of renewable electricity in France and its overseas territories, has announced that it has commissioned the Hélio Boulouparis 2, the largest solar power plant […] Read more
Over 31 GW of Solar Projects now Commissioned in India Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that as on October 31, 2019, the total grid-connected solar power generation capacity of India now stands at 31,696 MW. The Government of India has set a national target of installing 1,00,000 MW grid-connected solar power capacity in the country by December 2022. And the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy […] Read more
EDF Begins Construction on 450 MW Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDF Group has announced that it has begun construction work on the 450 MW NnG offshore wind farm in partnership with the Irish electricity company ESB EDF Group has announced that it has begun construction work on the Scottish Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm project in partnership with the Irish electricity company ESB […] Read more