SAIL’s Bhilai Steel Plant To Have Chhattisgarh’s First Floating Solar Plant Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), one of the oldest steel plants of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) that was started in 1955, has taken the lead with Chhattisgarh’s first 15-megawatt (MW) floating solar project in its Maroda-1 reservoir. The move is one of many efforts being initiated at the steel major to reduce its […] Read more
The Renewable Energy Developers Whose Plans Will Shape India’s Solar Targets Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy India reached a notable milestone in renewable energy by adding a record-breaking 18.48 GW in 2023-24, a 21 per cent increase from the previous year. As of March 31, 2024, India’s installed renewable energy capacity stood at 143.64 GW, excluding large hydropower projects. The country needs an annual addition of at least 50 GW for […] Read more
Italy’s Solar Ban On Agri Land- Not As Bad As It Sounds Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent ruling by the Italian government to ban solar PV installations on agricultural land has been met with howls of protest by the country’s solar trade association which has claimed it would cost Italy as much as €60 billion (US$64.5 billion). We believe the protests are unfair at this stage. Keep in mind that […] Read more
Rajasthan Issues Tender To Procure 8000 MW Solar Power Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (RUVITL) has issued a tender inviting bids to procure 8000 MW of solar power. RUVITL is procuring the power for tying up large-scale capacity in one step with optimal mix and it is expected to get better rates also due to the benefit of larger scale. RUVITL shall […] Read more
FY24: India’s Annual Solar Power Generation Increased By 14%: CEA Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now released its annual renewable energy generation report for 2023-24. The report revealed that despite the historic rise of renewable energy in India during FY24, thermal energy sources continued to take the lead in India’s total energy generation. However, the good news is that India’s annual solar power generation increased by […] Read more
NTPC Plans To Use Solar For Crematorium On A Pilot Basis Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC is now planning to setup a crematorium that can use solar thermal technology. The Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) has planned to take up this unique project on a pilot basis. The government entity had also issued a tender last month in this regard seeking developers. NTPC said that the traditional ritual of cremation […] Read more
India Sees Steepest Rise Of Solar, Coal Follows The Race Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy capacities in India especially solar seem to have received an impetus in the first quarter of 2024 (January-March). As per the analysis of the International Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) the highest additions of new capacities of fuels in India were seen from the solar sector, followed by coal projects. IEEFA in […] Read more
Avaada Energy Wins 250 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Project From NTPC Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy company Avaada Energy recently announced winning a 250 MW solar-wind hybrid power project in a tender issued by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). Earlier, NTPC had issued a tender for the selection of hybrid power generators to supply 1000 MW of power through ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid projects. Avaada Energy secured a 50 […] Read more
NTPC Targets 3 GW Renewable Capacity in Fy25, 2 GW Thermal Capacity Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd. India’s largest integrated power utility, has set a target to add 5GW of installed capacity in Fy25. The move comes even as NTPC has dusted off plans to start adding thermal capacity as well, after declaring it would stop adding the same from 2025, back in 2021. The changes have been driven by […] Read more
