Sweden Tries Solar-Powered Hybrid Truck On Public Roads Updated On Thu, Aug 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy A unique hybrid truck with a solar panel-covered trailer is being tested on public roads, as a result of a two-year research collaboration involving Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The solar-powered truck has been developed in a research project partly funded by the government agency of innovation Vinnova […] Read more
MAHAPREIT Issues Tender for 100 MW Distributed Agriculture Feeder Solar Power Plants Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Technology Limited, Mumbai invites online bids on open tender basis Single Stage Two Envelope (i.e., Envelope-I: Techno-Commercial Bid and Envelope-II: Price Bid) for “Design, Engineering, Supply, Construction, Erection, Testing, Commissioning, and five (05) years comprehensive Operation & Maintenance of total 100 MW (AC) grid connected distributed agriculture feeder […] Read more
RWE Partners with Stanwell Corporation for 1.8 GW Onshore Wind in Australia Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy German multinational energy firm headquartered in Essen that generates and trades electricity in the Asia-Pacific region, and delves into offshore wind power generation, RWE has joined hands with power provider Stanwell Corporation. The two firms have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for two Queensland onshore wind projects. These will boast an aggregate capacity […] Read more
RERC Approves Norms For Grid-Connected DRE Generating Systems Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has now approved its grid-connected distributed renewable energy (DRE) generating systems regulations. In its latest suo motto order, the Commission modified some of its proposed provisions as mentioned in its draft norms. These regulations are named RERC (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2023. The […] Read more
NLC India Moving Towards Hybrid RE Projects: Prasanna Kumar, CMD Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saur: What are the significant works NLCIL undertook in the past few years to boost its renewable portfolio? CMD: NLC India Limited (NLCIL) was an early bird central PSU to venture into the renewable sector. Our first renewable energy project was awarded in 2013 with a 51 MW wind power project. Later, we shifted towards […] Read more
Pune Military College Becomes India’s First Carbon Negative Garrison Updated On Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune’s College of Military Engineering has commissioned a 5 MW solar power plant. With the commissioning of this plant, the college has augmented its solar power generation capacity to 7 MW. CME claims to be the first carbon negative military formation in India. The CME has undertaken several initiatives towards curbing its carbon footprint. Among […] Read more
Alinta’s Big Battery Plans of 100 MW/200 MWh for Australia in the Offing Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Australian electricity generating and gas retailing private firm Alinta Energy, owned by Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, is making progress towards the development of a 100 MW/200 MWh big battery in southwest Western Australia. The firm has stated that the project will facilitate renewable energy generation in the state while lending support to the […] Read more
Telangana Looks To Power Over 5200 Schools With Solar Rooftop Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Telangana Government is striving to relieve government-run schools from the financial burden of electricity bills. The government will be introducing more solar power plants on the rooftops of its schools of different capacities. The plan involves installing solar power plants in a total of 5,267 schools, which includes 4,600 government and local body high […] Read more
Tata Power Plans to Add 2.5 GW of Solar Power In FY24 Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power, an electricity generation company, has planned to add 2.5 Gigawatt (GW) of solar energy in FY24, the company’s top management said in its latest investors call. The company recently submitted the call details to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in its self-disclosure. The decision comes after an unexpected consumption increase of only 1.5% […] Read more
