Construction Begins on 70 MW Solar Power Plant in Assam Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy CM Sonowal laid the foundation stone of 70 MW Solar Plant at Japisajla village of Assam, the maximum period for the commissioning of the project is 12 months. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has laid the foundation stone of 70 MW Solar Plant at Japisajla village of Amguri in Sivasagar district in a bid to boost […] Read more
EIB and Banco Santander to Provide €50 Mn to Improve Energy Efficiency Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The EIB-Santander credit line is part of the energy efficiency financing instrument funded by the European Commission to promote sustainable investments contributing to climate action. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander España are providing businesses and the self-employed with a credit line – including EUR 50 million of EIB funds – for professional projects improving […] Read more
MTCIL Signs 15 Year Agreement For IRU Fiber Lease in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The first route spans 50 Kms from Kalwa to Padgha. The deal will result in near 100% network uptime from Kalwa (Mumbai) to Padgha link. Sterlite Power’s Convergence business which manages the fiber network of Maharashtra Transmission Communication Infrastructure Link (MTCIL), a joint venture between Sterlite Technologies Ltd and MSETCL (Maharashtra State Energy Transmission Company Ltd) […] Read more
GE T&D India to Set Up PowerGrid’s Substation in Gujarat For Wind Power Evacuation Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through this project, GE will help evacuate around 2500 MW of wind power generated in Gujarat. GE T&D India, part of GE’s Grid Solutions business in India, has been awarded a Rs 162 crore contract by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to extend the 765kV AIS Substation and setting up a new 400kV […] Read more
Maldives Steps Up Renewable Adoption With 5 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 5MW solar system will be developed under design, build, finance, own, operate, and transfer basis. The Government of the Republic of Maldives is implementing the “Accelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renewable Energy (ASPIRE)” Project and has invited bids from investors for installation of 5MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power System in the Greater Malé Region […] Read more
KPIT Announces Winners of the Fifth Edition of Its National Innovation and Design Contest, KPIT Sparkle 2019 Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Team Aqua from Army Institute of Technology, Pune won the Platinum Award at KPIT Sparkle 2019 KPIT, a global leader in automotive engineering and mobility solutions, has announced the winners of its annual national design and development innovation contest, KPIT Sparkle 2019. The competition aims at fostering innovation among students by providing them with an […] Read more
Three Wind Energy Projects in Bolivia Begin Construction Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The preliminary work on the wind farm project and the design of the wind turbines are expected to begin in the next 90 days. Bolivian President Evo Morales announced the construction of three wind power plants this year, following the signing of a Supreme Decree that authorizes the credit agreement with the Danish Agency for […] Read more
MNRE’s Rs 175.87 Cr RE Research and Technology Development Programme Renewed Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The President of India has given his approval for the continuation of the Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RETD) program of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for implementation during 2017-18 and 2019-20 at the cost of Rs 175.87 crore. The scheme aims at scaling up R&D effort for “Renewable Energy Research […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Neelesh Garg, Director | Saatvik Green Energy Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Sustainability of the Industry is in Question I feel its unhealthy competition, which is driving the entire industry into a black hole. It starts right from the developers, to goes down till the manufacturer of small components. Sustainability of the industry is in question, because if people start using sub-standard products to match the cost, […] Read more