Renewables to Provide 21% Electricity for Energy Hungry Data Centres: Survey Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new survey has projected then that around 21% of the power required to run data centres would come from renewables by 2025. A new survey has revealed that corporates aren’t as bullish on the prospects for renewables like solar and wind power in powering data centres as they were in 2014. They had projected […] Read more
Govt to Sustain Investors Confidence Via Steady Policy, Ensuring Timely Payment to Developers: Dr. Ajay Mathur Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Demand generation of solar power through compliance to the provision of solar RPOs needs to be continued with strict monitoring. The government needs to work on sustaining the confidence level of investors through steady policy of procurement process and ensuring timely payments to the developers. On technical side, grid balancing mechanisms through demand side management […] Read more
Govt May Lower GST Rate for EVs to 5% Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Government of India may slash down GST levied on the sale of electric vehicles in the upcoming 35th GST council on June 20. India may cut the goods and services tax (GST) on electric vehicles to 5% from 12% to provide a stimulus to the sector that’s a high priority for the current government. The […] Read more
Surprise! SECI’s ISTS Tender for 1200 MW Gets Bids at Rs 2.54/unit Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The tender for the ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System) tranche IV solar projects, that came out in February 2019, has concluded with surprisingly low rates for SECI. The projects are spread across India and come with the added assurance of SECI ensuring grid connectivity. The tariff ceiling for this tender was set at Rs 2.65/KwH. As […] Read more
Azure Power Announces 29% Gain in Revenue For FY 2018-19 Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Total revenue for Azure Power during the year was Rs 992.6 crore, up by 29% from Rs 770 crore during last year. Azure Power, a leading independent solar power producer in India, has announced its consolidated results and revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2019. The company generated a revenue […] Read more
BSES Commissions 1st Smart Public Charging Station in Delhi Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. (BRPL) has commissioned its first smart public charging station the ‘Blue Smart Charger’ for electric vehicles in South Extension Part 2. The smart charging station, which can charge two vehicles simultaneously has been set up in partnership between BRPL, Gensol Charge Ltd. and Techperspect. Satyendra Jain, Delhi Power Minister inaugurated the […] Read more
R K Singh Seeks Removal of Priority Sector Lending Limit for RE Sector Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Power and new renewable energy minister R K Singh yesterday pitched for removal of priority sector lending limit for green energy projects. In the meeting, it was decided that MNRE would follow up with RBI for removal of the priority sector lending limit for RE sector. This will encourage the Public Sector Banks to […] Read more
Unplanned Wind Turbine Repairs to Run Developers More than $8 Bn in 2019 Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global onshore wind O&M costs will be $15 billion in 2019, of which $8.5 billion will be for unplanned repairs due to component failures, according to new research. Global onshore wind operation and maintenance (O&M) costs will reach nearly $15 billion in 2019. Of that number, 57% or $8.5 billion will be spent on unplanned […] Read more
Duke Energy Florida to Build 22 MW Battery Storage System Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has scheduled the completion of all three projects by the end of 2020. Duke Energy Florida (DEF) has announced three battery storage projects, totaling 22 megawatts, that will improve overall reliability and support critical services during power outages. Collectively, the storage facilities will enhance grid operations, increase efficiencies and improve overall reliability for surrounding […] Read more