MNRE Invites Suggestions for Centralised Tendering of 4.5 Lakh Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited suggestions for centralised tendering for the current year target of 4.5 lakh standalone solar pumps under the KUSUM Scheme. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a new notification has proposed to soon initiate the centralised tendering process for the current year target of 4.5 lakh standalone solar pumps under […] Read more
Geospatial Tool Launched to Aid in Faster Deployment of RE Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The India chapter of non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping make better choices in selecting land for siting RE projects The India chapter of science-based non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping decision-makers, investors, and financiers to make better choices in selecting land for siting renewable energy (RE) projects like solar and […] Read more
International Solar Alliance Establishes ISA Solar Awards 2020 Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has successfully institutionalised ISA Solar Awards with its partners to recognise distinguished entities, both individuals (scientists, engineers and technologists) and agencies from ISA member countries for their outstanding contribution in providing affordable, reliable and scalable solar energy solutions. The ISA Solar Awards will promote ISA’s agenda of addressing the energy […] Read more
Tata Power Signs PPA to Commission Solar Carport for Apollo Kolkata Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power, India’s largest power company has announced that it has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Apollo Gleneagles Hospital to commission the biggest carport in Indian Health Sector. This will be the biggest carport in the state of West Bengal, with 335 kWp capacity. The project is expected to generate approximately 4.26 lakhs […] Read more
Tata Power’s 200 Microgrids to be Ready by 2021 Updated On Mon, Sep 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy TP Renewable Microgrid (TPRMG), a venture by Tata Power, is expected to complete the installation work of 200 microgrids and make them ready for use by next year, said the Rockefeller Foundation — a partner in the clean energy project. In November 2019, Tata Power had announced creating an arm, TPRMG, to set up 10,000 […] Read more
“Draconian” Rule in Proposed Changes For Consumers To Hit Solar Sector: EPC Firms Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has recently issued the draft rules providing for the ‘Rights of Electricity Consumers’ for the very first time. However, one provision included in the draft rules has managed to roil up smaller solar EPC companies at a key proposal within the rules. The power ministry stated that “having provided access to […] Read more
TN, AP and Telangana Account for 71% Discom Dues to RE Generators Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms are the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian electricity sector. Their inability to pay generators on time, manage their losses and improve on other inefficiencies weighs down the entire power sector. Discoms in India have been functioning sub-optimally and have even been described as a “leaking bucket”, due to their […] Read more
The World can and Must Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050: Report Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by ETC argues in its new report that the world can and must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. A new report by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) argues in its new report that the world can and must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century and that “zero must mean […] Read more
Manufacturing Boosted by Low Tariffs Will Help Atmanirbhar Bharat: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh believes Lower tariffs will boost local manufacturing in the country, which in turn will contribute to achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that the competitiveness of the Indian solar industry which has seen tariff drops to a record low will […] Read more
