Europe Added 4.9 GW Wind Energy Capacity in First Half of 2019 Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Europe added 4.9 GW of new wind energy capacity in the first half of 2019, but onshore installations were down due to serious issues in Germany Europe added 4.9 GW of new wind energy capacity in the first half of 2019, according to figures released by WindEurope. The combined installations of new onshore and offshore […] Read more
Reviewing PPAs Only to Ensure Competitive Prices: Reddy Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The decision to renegotiate PPAs was only aimed at ensuring competitive prices and pass on the accruing benefit to the people, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said. The new Andhra Pradesh government’s move to renegotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed with renewable energy producers in the last five years under the TDP government was only […] Read more
Duke Energy Announces 350 MW Wind Project in Oklahoma Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Duke Energy Renewables has announced the largest wind power project in its fleet, the 350 MW Frontier Windpower II project in Kay County, Oklahoma. Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, has announced the largest wind power project in its fleet – the 350 MW Frontier Windpower II project in Kay County, […] Read more
Firms Go to Court Against AP Order to Review PPAs Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to review RE contracts has led wind energy firms to file a writ petition against the move. Fearing that the move will set a precedent for other states to follow, wind energy companies led by their associations have filed a writ petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the state’s […] Read more
Fuel Subsidies 3-Times Higher Than EV Budget: Report Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new study has revealed that fuel subsidies for petrol & diesel between Oct’18 and Jun’19 amounted to almost 3 times the 10,000 crore EV budget under FAME A new study has revealed that fuel subsidies for petrol and diesel in India, between October 2018 and June 2019 amounted to almost 3 times the three-year […] Read more
Government Eases Norms for Grid Connected Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made amendments to the tariff bidding process for wind energy projects, in a move to reduce investment risk and incentivise faster project completion in the sector. The guidelines, which were last notified on 8th December, 2017, are meant exclusively for grid connected projects. The following changes […] Read more
Gujarat Leads Rooftop Solar Segment in India Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat has emerged as the state with the maximum installed rooftop solar capacity in India with 261.97 MW installed last year. Gujarat has emerged as the state with the maximum installed rooftop solar capacity in India, with 261.97 MW installed in the state as per the latest data that was tabled in Rajya Sabha on […] Read more
Cobalt and Nickel Supply Woes to Hurt EV Makers – Woodmac Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The rising popularity of EVs globally and the rush to adopt cleaner mobility options has led to a surge in demand for Cobalt and Nickel. Electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage have dominated the narrative in the metals and mining space. As announcements on EV targets by automakers and governments grow, panic around a steady […] Read more
Gujarat Invites Manufacturers for Distribution of Electric 2 & 3 Wheelers Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy GEDA has issued 2 EOIs for authorisation of manufacturers the distribution of battery-operated 2 and 3 wheelers in Gujarat. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has issued two expression of interests (EOI) calling out reputed manufacturers for their authorisation to the market and then the distribution of battery operated 2 and 3 wheelers. The EOIs […] Read more
