Government Committed to Providing Energy Security to the Country: Sitharaman Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the government is committed to provide energy security to India. “Here is the government which is committed for energy security for India. Energy security, which is not blindly using non-environment friendly sources,” the minister said while addressing the India Energy Forum CERAWeek Summit in Delhi. The third India Energy Forum by CERAWeek […] Read more
CEEW and IEA Report on Clean Energy Investment Trends 2019 Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The reduced risk perception of financiers funding renewable energy projects in India resulted in investments in the sector doubling over the last five years, according to a joint study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report – the 2019 ‘Clean Energy Investment Trends’ – was released […] Read more
High Financing Cost Biggest Part of Renewable tariffs-CEEW Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy New Delhi based Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) a Delhi based think tank focused on the energy transition among other issues, has identified a very high share of financing as one of the biggest components of renewable energy tariffs in India The findings from CEEW, a respected organisation in the space, serves to […] Read more
Colombia Renewable Capacity to Reach 5.9 GW by 2030, Coal Still on the Rise Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, the installed capacity of renewable power in Colombia is expected to rise from 2% in 2018 to 21% by 2030 to reach 5.9 GW According to a new report, the installed capacity of renewable power in Colombia is expected to rise from 2 percent in 2018 to 14 percent in […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 1200 MW Wind Projects Pan India Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued an IFB for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind energy projects anywhere in India. State-owned power utility, NTPC Ltd. has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB), inviting bids from eligible parties for the selection of wind power developers for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS-connected wind energy projects anywhere in India. […] Read more
Reverse Bidding Is Not Always The Best Friend For Quality: Rohit Kumar Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Reverse bidding is not always the best friend for quality specifically in the Indian context, and this was also highlighted recently by PI Berlin study tour where the PV consultancy PI Berlin issued a report highlighting serious safety concerns, poor installation practices on system output monitoring, as well as a worrying lack of warranties. We […] Read more
Nearly 73% of Germany’s Power Needs to be met by Renewables by 2030 Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The share of renewables in Germany reached 53.4 percent of the country’s power capacity mix in 2018 and is expected to reach 72.7 percent by 2030 A new report has revealed that the share of renewables in Germany reached 53.4 percent of the country’s power capacity mix in 2018 and is expected to reach 72.7 percent by […] Read more
MNRE Invites Startups to Make Innovative Solutions; Offers Reward Up to Rs 10 Lakh Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the MNRE, top performer will receive a cash grant of Rs 10 lakh, while second position holder company will get Rs 7 lakh and third rank holder entity will be eligible for Rs 5 lakh as reward. With an aim to encourage new innovations in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable […] Read more
After High Court Stay on PPA Move, Andhra Strikes with Curtailment Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Andhra government has decided to curtail renewable generation in the state after state High Court put a stay on its order to renegotiate RE tariffs The newly elected Andhra Pradesh government has decided to curtail renewable power generation in the state after the state High Court put a stay on the government’s order to […] Read more
