Bright Future for Offshore Wind Power, But High Rewards Come with High Risks Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Fossil fuels are a major contributor to global warming, prompting nations to seek alternative energy sources. As traditional energy sources like coal, oil, and gas are phased out, the world is looking to alternative energy sources to fill the gap. Wind power, in particular, is expected to take off. According to the International Renewable Energy […] Read more
JSW Neo, Powerica, And Torrent Power Emerge Winners In SECI’s 1.35 GW Wind Tender Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy SECI has now announced the winners of the 1350 MW ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects in Gujarat under Tranche XVI. The tender was released on 30th November 2023 and the results have come after almost eight months. The projects cover wind projects in the states of Gujarat and Karnataka, and Rajasthan. For projects in Gujarat, JSW […] Read more
Inox Wind Bags 200 MW order for Its 3 MW Turbines Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Inox Wind Limited (IWL) has bagged an order for 200 MW from a renewable C&I power producer. The order is for IWL’s latest 3 MW Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) and the scope comprises of end-to-end turnkey execution. Additionally, Inox Wind will provide post commissioning multi-year operations & maintenance (O&M) services. The project will be executed […] Read more
MNRE Revises Rule For Micrositing Of Onshore Wind Turbines Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently issued an amendment to the guidelines for onshore wind project development, updating the 2016 framework to emphasize optimizing energy production through precise micrositing of wind turbine generators. This amendment enables developers and investors to strategically place turbines within available land, fostering repowering and intercropping initiatives without […] Read more
SolarinBlue Obtains €6 Million Public Funding For French Offshore Wind Project Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy SolarinBlue’s offshore solar success story continues in the Mediterranean Sea. SolarinBlue, a French deeptech start-up, develops a floating photovoltaic solar solution specially designed for the maritime environment. SolarinBlue and its partners have secured major public support for their new pre-commercial demonstrator Méga Sète. Funding of 6 million euros has been granted by the French Government […] Read more
Vestas Secures 155 MW Wind Turbine Order in New Zealand Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vestas has received a 155 MW order for the second stage of the Mercury Energy’s Kaiwera Downs wind farm in New Zealand. The order includes the supply and installation of 36 of Vestas’ V136-4.2 MW turbines in 4.3 MW operating mode as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service and maintenance […] Read more
Shree Cement Reneweable Power Capacity Reaches 1GW Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Shree Cement, the third-biggest cement producer in India, announced that it has achieved 1,000 MW of installed power capacity through the commissioning of a 19.5 MW solar power plant at its Andhra Pradesh operation. “The one GW (Gigawatt) capacity includes a mix of solar, wind, thermal and waste heat recovery power plants, showcasing Shree Cement’s […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Viability Gap Funding For Offshore Wind Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects. The total outlay of the scheme stood at Rs 7,453 crore. The fund included an outlay of Rs 6,853 crore for the installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy […] Read more
Adani Green Energy To Invest $1 Billion In Sri Lanka Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy plans to invest more than $1 billion (Rs 83.5 billion) in wind power projects in Sri Lanka, according to news reports. This is the country’s largest foreign direct investment and one of the most important energy projects to date. The investment will be directed to the construction of two wind parks with […] Read more