MNRE to Launch New Scheme To Boost Distributed Solar Energy: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy In his latest speech, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh announced starting a new scheme to boost distributed renewable energy (DRE). He announced this during an event on DRE organised by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Villgro Innovations Foundation’s Powering Livelihoods. “We are developing a new DRE policy […] Read more
Northland Power Secures Financial Close for 250 MW Oneida Energy Storage Project Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy It looks like the energy storage infrastructure is burgeoning in Canada with many announcements being made this week. In the fresh case, Toronto-headquartered Northland Power has announced that its 250 MW Oneida Energy Storage Project in Southern Ontario has reached financial close. It has secured all the necessary financing. The total cost for the project […] Read more
MCD Plans Rooftop Solar at Public Spaces in Delhi Including EV Charging Stations Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation to set up solar power panels on all buildings of MCD that are suitable for the purpose. The local body has already added more than 11 MW of […] Read more
CERC Orders Compensation To Hero Solar SPV Over Surge In GST Rates Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgment, ordered giving financial compensation to Clean Solar Power (Jodhpur) Private Limited on account of the escalation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates from five percent to 12 percent in 2021. Clean Solar Power is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Hero Solar Energy. The solar […] Read more
Vibrant Energy, Saint-Gobain Sign PPA for Round-the-Clock Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Corporate renewable energy solutions provider Vibrant Energy and Saint-Gobain India have entered into a long-term PPA for the delivery of round-the-clock wind-solar hybrid energy to Saint-Gobain facilities in India. Vibrant Energy is a portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group (MAM-GIG). As a part of the PPA, Vibrant Energy will set up 75 […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Plans Solar City Adjacent to Saryu River Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy The state government of Uttar Pradesh led by Yogi Adityanath is mulling to establish a solar city in Ayodhya district. The state government has allocated Rs 317 crore in the current budget to implement Solar Energy Policy 2022, the new solar city will come up adjacent to the banks of Saryu river. The solar city […] Read more
With 300 MW Win In REMCL RTC Tender, Ayana Energy Portfolio Set To Expand To 5 GW Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bengaluru headquartered Ayana Renewable Power is set to expand it’s portfolio size to over 5 GW with the allotment of 300 MW for itself in the REMCL (Railway Energy Management Company Limited) RTC tender. REMCL is a JV between the Railways and RITES. Other winners in the crucial tender were NTPC with a 500 MW […] Read more
A Lack of Awareness Among Key Stakeholders About Benefits Of Solar Insurance- Sudhish Ramteke, Anand Rathi Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar has achieved scale and a future of strong growth, insurance firms have also done well to catch up and offer products for the sector. Besides the obvious role of de-risking projects for developers, insurance firms also play a key role in wider understanding and acceptance of the risks involved for other key stakeholders, […] Read more
UP Floats Tender To Outsource Operations & Maintenance Of Solar Mini-Grids Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has now issued a tender to outsource the operations and maintenance of its solar mini-grids. The government plans to give the contract to the interested parties on a revenue-sharing basis. The tender also said that with this, the state agency intends to revive and restore the old […] Read more
