MoP Launches Fresh Version of Scheme For Bundling Thermal with Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has repealed its scheme on bundling thermal/hydro power plants with standalone renewable energy projects, substituting it with a fresh scheme. In November, 2021, MoP issued the ‘Scheme for Flexibility in Generation and Scheduling of Thermal/Hydro Power Stations through bundling with Renewable Energy and Storage Power’ to comprehensively cover replacement of […] Read more
As Central Asia’s Fossil Fuels Near Expiry, Time To Look At Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan constitute Central Asia. Out of these, the former three are graced with petroleum resources, while the latter two are endowed with water resources. Electricity generation in these countries has, naturally, long relied on their richness in one or the other of the two resources. The downstream countries tend to […] Read more
Canada’s e-Zinc raises $25 M to advance long-duration energy storage Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Canadian energy storage solutions provider e-Zinc has raised USD $25 million in Series A financing led by Anzu Partners, with additional funding from BDC Capital, Toyota Ventures, and Eni Next. Existing investors, including Seed Round lead investor Energy Foundry, also participated. e-Zinc will use this funding to commence the pilot production of its first commercial […] Read more
Oriano Clean Energy to Develop 40MWp Solar Power Projects for Shree Cement Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mumbai based clean tech company Oriano Clean Energy Private Limited has announced that it has secured an order from Rajasthan based Shree Cement Limited (SCL) to develop about 40 MWp of solar power projects under Captive Open Access Mechanism. The contract is specifically for the building of solar PV projects of 30 MWp (2 x […] Read more
SJVN, BHEL, REMC sign MoU to Develop Renewable Energy for the Railways Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with other two state owned companies – engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Railway Energy Management Company (REMC) Limited for the development of renewable energy projects. In an official statement SJVN Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Nand Lal Sharma […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Gets First Patent for its Unidirectional Solar Water Pump with Grid-tied Power Generation Capabilities Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Energy-efficient pumps and motors’ manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has been granted its maiden patent for innovating ‘A Unidirectional Solar Water Pump with Grid-tied Power Generation’ system. It’s a proud moment in the company’s history, said an official statement. The solar-powered unidirectional pump offers grid-tied power generation capabilities. Shakti Pumps says that solar water pumps ensure […] Read more
CERC Deviation Settlement Mechanism To Hurt Renewable Players, Says NSEFI Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a letter to Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), a key developer body of renewable players has flagged major industry concerns on the Deviation Settlement Mechanism for renewable energy as notified by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The new rules […] Read more
1,500-1,600 MW wind energy capacity to be added in 2022-23: Ind body Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Wind energy capacity addition during 2022-23 is expected to be about 1,500-1,600 MW and will be about 2,000-2,500 MW in the next year, a top wind turbine industry body official said on Thursday. Last fiscal, the total wind power capacity that was added in the country was about 883 MW, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association […] Read more
JSW Energy Begins Work at 225 MW Solar Power Project in Karnataka Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy JSW Energy has announced that its subsidiary – JSW Renewable Energy Vijayanagar Ltd – has started operations of 225 MW solar power plants in Karnataka’s Vijayanagar. The official statement of JSW Energy said that the solar project is part of the 958 MW solar and wind projects that were announced earlier. Under the group captive […] Read more