EV Batteries as Storage batteries for Grid Power. Possible, Says MIT Study Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy If there is one area where the renewable energy industry steals a march over fossil fuel based sectors, it has to be the area of recycling. Unlike thermal and oil/gas based energy generators, renewable technologies have come up in the glare of huge public expectations and appraisal, and having to prove themselves better at every […] Read more
IndiGrid Reports 92% Jump YoY in Revenue for Fourth Quarter Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy IndiGrid has reported consolidated revenue of Rs 328.4 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, up 92 percent YoY from Rs 170.5 crore in Q4 2019. IndiGrid, India’s first power sector Infrastructure Investment trust (InvIT), has announced its results for the financial year ended March 31, 2020. The firm has reported consolidated revenue of […] Read more
GE to Sell its 130-Yr-Old Lighting Biz to Savant Systems Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy American multinational conglomerate General Electric (GE) on Wednesday said that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its 130-year-old Lighting business, GE Lighting, to Savant Systems, a leading player in the smart home space. However, the financial details of the transaction were not disclosed by the company. For many years the company was looking […] Read more
NTPC Eyes Majority Stake in ADAG’s BRPL, BYPL to Foray into Distribution Biz Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Country’s largest power generation utility NTPC is planning to foray into electricity distribution business as it has evinced interest to acquire majority stake of 51 per cent in Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group’s (ADAG) two utilities. The ADAG has two Discoms in Delhi namely BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL), which supplies electricity to approx 4.4 million customers. […] Read more
MNRE Invites Proposals to Develop Institutional Framework for ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ Implementation Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals from eligible consulting firms for developing a long-term vision, implementation plan, road map and institutional framework for implementing ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG). This is in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for connecting solar energy supply across borders by […] Read more
GE Power India Designates Mahesh Palashikar as Chairman Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy GE Power India Ltd (GEPIL), formerly known as Alstom India, has designated Mahesh Shrikrishna Palashikar as its Additional Director and Non-Executive Chairman effective from Wednesday i.e. May 27, 2020. Palashikar succeeded Vishal Keerti Wanchoo due to his retirement on attaining the age of superannuation. The decision of Palashikar’s appointment has been taken by the Board of Directors of the company during […] Read more
Germany’s GIZ to Help Southern India Balance its Renewable Resources Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Germany’s GIZ has commissioned a study for southern India to aid in balancing the energy supply from wind and solar and energy demand in the region DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has been contracted by Germany’s development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to conduct a […] Read more
Bailout Package of Rs 90k Cr to Provide Only Temporary Relief to Discoms, Says Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, May 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The bailout package of Rs 90,000 crore, announced recently by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would only provide temporary relief to power distribution companies (Discoms), but not a long-term solution to their woes, said a leading credit rating agency India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). With an aim to infuse liquidity into the cash-strapped Discoms, the government […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Wins 30-Yr Deal for O&M of 226 MW Wind Farm in Australia Updated On Sat, May 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa has secured a 30 year, full scope operation and maintenance (O&M) services contract to service Senvion’s 61 wind turbines at the Murra Warra wind farm in Victoria, Australia. Significantly, the company’s know-how of Senvion technology will ensure performance continuity of Senvion’s most advanced onshore wind turbines powered at 3.7 […] Read more