Adani Transmission Acquires Alipurduar Transmission From Kalpataru Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission has signed definitive agreements with Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd for acquiring Alipurduar Transmission for around Rs 1,286 crore. Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), one of India’s largest private sector power transmission companies, has signed definitive agreements with Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) for acquiring Alipurduar Transmission Ltd in a manner consistent with Transmission Service Agreement and […] Read more
IEX Market Sees 5 Percent Growth to Reach 4790 MUs in June Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The electricity market at the IEX witnessed a total trade of 4,790 MUs in June, recording a 5 percent year-on-year increase The electricity market at the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) witnessed a total trade of 4,790 million units (MUs) in June, recording a 5 percent year-on-year increase despite the national peak demand registering a 10 percent decline during the month. Increased economic […] Read more
Foreign Firms Attracted to Competitive Bidding in Indian Solar Tenders: CRISIL Updated On Sat, Jul 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rating agency CRISIL has said the absence of any formal duty on imports at the time of project tendering and lower returns globally in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak have resulted in competitive tariff rates in the solar energy sector. According to the agency, a chance coming together of several positives has led to […] Read more
CEEW Recommends Green Energy Investments in COVID Recovery Strategy Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), along with the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has recently published a report that makes the case for India needing a new social contract based on a commitment to jobs, growth and sustainability, as it charts its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […] Read more
Ørsted Completes Work on 230 MW Plum Creek Wind Project Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Ørsted has announced that it has completed the 230 MW Plum Creek wind farm in Nebraska’s Wayne County. The project consists of 82 wind turbines. Ørsted has announced that it has completed the 230 MW Plum Creek wind farm in Nebraska’s Wayne County. The project consists of 82 wind turbines and represents Ørsted’s first operational […] Read more
SECI Tenders for 15 MW Floating Solar Plant in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender for setting up of 15 MW floating solar PV power plant at the Nangal Pond in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of 15 MW grid-connected floating solar PV power plant at […] Read more
Mercedes Benz Acquires Stake in Battery Cell Manufacturer Farasis Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Mercedes-Benz has formed a strategic partnership with the Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis and is also taking an equity stake in the company. Mercedes-Benz has announced it is taking another important step on its journey towards CO2-neutral mobility. The Stuttgart-based luxury car manufacturer has launched a far-reaching strategic partnership with the Chinese battery cell manufacturer […] Read more
Tata Power Board Approves Rs 2600 Cr Equity Raise, InvIT for RE Business Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tata Power Board has approved the issuance of 49,05,66,037 Equity shares to Tata Sons for an aggregate consideration of Rs 2,600 crore. The Board of Directors of Tata Power has approved the issuance of 49,05,66,037 Equity shares on a preferential basis to Tata Sons for an aggregate consideration of Rs 2,600 crore. The issue […] Read more
Boost in Clean Energy Innovation Needed for Net-Zero Objectives: IEA Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Without a major push in clean energy innovation, countries and companies around the world will be unable to meet their net-zero targets, a new report by IEA has detailed. Without a major push in clean energy innovation, countries and companies around the world will be unable to fulfil their pledges to bring their carbon emissions […] Read more