Power Minister Meets French Delegation, Discusses Energy Transition Collaboration Updated On Wed, Jun 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Power R. K. Singh recently held a meeting in New Delhi with Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie, and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The minister, who also holds the additional portfolio of the New and Renewable Energy also met Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of […] Read more
BSNL Issues Tender for 10 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has issued a tender inviting bids for the selection of project developers for the installation of 10 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects. These projects will be established across its buildings in several states. The projects are to be executed under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The last […] Read more
UK Allocates £4.3 Mn Funding to Advance Space-Based Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The UK government has allocated £4.3 million in funding to universities and tech companies to drive the development of space-based solar power. While the concept of commercial power stations in space may seem futuristic, the space industry has long been at the forefront of solar power advancements. As part of the government’s space-based solar power […] Read more
China’s Offshore Wind Achieves Remarkable Power Price Parity with Coal Prices Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy China’s rapidly expanding offshore wind industry has defied the global norm by successfully driving down power prices to match those of coal, according to a recent report by BloombergNEF. While other regions continue to face upward pressure on energy costs, China’s offshore wind sector has experienced a significant reduction in prices, presenting a promising development […] Read more
Gautam Solar Launches Solar Modules for Developers, EPC at Intersolar Europe Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturer Gautam Solar has launched N-type TOPCon (Tunnel oxide passivated contact) and Mono PERC Solar modules at Intersolar Europe, a leading exhibition for the solar Industry. Gautam Solar has launched the TOPCon solar modules in two ranges, 420 Wp-435 Wp for distributors, EPC, developers in residential, commercial & industrial (C&I) segments as well as […] Read more
CERC Extends Deadline for ISTS Waivers for RE Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest suo motu order, allowed an extension of the waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for renewable projects. It implies those wind and solar projects whose generation capacity was declared under commercial operation earlier between February 13, 2018, to December 31, 2022. These projects were given ISTS waivers […] Read more
Govt Releases Norms for Tariff-Based Bidding Process for RE Power with Storage Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power recently released a set of guidelines for a tariff-based competitive bidding process for procuring firm and dispatchable power from grid-connected renewable energy power projects with energy storage systems. The document defined renewable power as solar generating systems, wind energy generating systems, or a combination of both, with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). It also […] Read more
SECI Signs PSA With GRIDCO To Provide 600 MW Of Wind Power To Odisha Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), has signed a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with Odisha’s state utility GRIDCO. GRIDCO is the state government’s nodal agency for dealing with the bulk transmission of power in the state. Under the agreement, GRIDCO will purchase 600 Megawatt (MW) of wind power from SECI under Tranche – […] Read more
ChakraPaani: A ‘Solar Hand Pump’ Designed to End Rural India’s Water Woes Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The MSME sector is proving its worth in the age of innovation and creativity. One such firm in Kanpur, Shri Ram Rashmi Industries has come up with a new solar hand pump called ChakraPaani which it claims needs just a third of solar energy electricity compared to other solar pumps. When the radiation is low, […] Read more
