3 Central Railway Stations Go Green as Indian Railways Bets on RE Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The three stations where solar panels have been installed are Roha, Pen and Apte stations on the Panvel-Roha route of Central Railways. The Indian Railways has taken another big step towards clean energy and energy conservation, as a part of its mission to utilize cost-effective renewable energy. According to a press release issued by Central […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for 20 MW Floating Solar Plant at its Anta Gas Station in Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is February 13, 2019, and the techno-commercial bid will open on the following day on February 14, 2019. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited bids for a 20 MW of grid-connected floating solar project at its Anta gas power station in Rajasthan. The brief scope of work […] Read more
Haryana Issues Tender for 300 MW Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In case of excess generation, the developer will be free to sell it to other entities in case the discom refuses to purchase the excess power. In order to increase the share of renewable energy in the state and to fulfill Haryana’s renewable purchase obligation, Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) has issued a proposal (RFS) […] Read more
Indian Railways to Set Up 1 GW Solar Capacity by 2020-21 Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Railways has an existing capacity of 71.19 MW of Solar plants from rooftops solar installations at various Railways stations. Ministry of Railways has planned to set up 1000 Mega Watt (MW) solar power by 2020-21 which would help Railways to source about 10% of its electrical energy from renewable source, Minister of State of […] Read more
POWERGRID Jabalpur Transmission Successfully Commissions 765kV D/C Line Between Vindhyachal–Jabalpur Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The PGCIL arm had secured the project through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB). POWERGRID Jabalpur Transmission Ltd, a 100 percent wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has successfully commissioned the 765kV Double Circuit Transmission line between Vindhyachal Pooling Station – Jabalpur Pooling Station. The PGCIL arm had secured the project […] Read more
BEST to extend 677 MW PPA with Tata Power Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy This will ensure cheaper power to Mumbai consumers with the added advantage of hydro peaking power at rates which are cheapest in the country. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) to extend its existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with The Tata Power for 677 MW supplied from […] Read more
Fully Solar Powered Park to Open in Beijing Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The park is located in Beijing’s Haidian district and uses solar collectors on the roof of buildings and its solar stations can charge four mobile phones. Putting up the solar energy milestones on display, Beijing is constructing an energy park in which almost every facility will be powered using solar energy. Spread in an area […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Invites EoI for 10 MW floating Solar Project Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy MAHAGENCO will enter a 25 year power purchase agreement with the developer and will provide the area at the reservoir. Maharashtra’s energy producer, Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has recently invited an expression of interest for the development of a 10 MW grid-connected floating solar power plant at the in Nashik district at Upper […] Read more
Sterlite Power Bags $600 Mn Transmission Project in Brazil Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will require an investment of USD 0.6 billion over the period of next 3-5 years in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, south region of the country. In the recently concluded auction for the transmission projects in Brazil, Sterlite Power has emerged as the winner for the prestigious project. The project will […] Read more
