The Solar Rush in the Middle East Picks Pace Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2013, when the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, was launched near Dubai with 13 megawatts of capacity, like in most projects in the region, the ambitions were grand. In 15 years, it was expected to expand to 3,000 MW, with a target to supply the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) […] Read more
Ørsted, Equinor to Lead Coalition to Accelerate Global Offshore Wind Capacity Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Action Coalition will represent the offshore wind sector in the global dialogue on climate action, spearheaded by Ørsted and Equinor. An international Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition has been formed to advance the sustainable deployment of ocean-based renewable energy and mitigate the harmful impacts of climate change. Bringing together civil society, intergovernmental institutions and […] Read more
Tender for 350 kW Rooftop Solar System Issued by Cochin Port Trust Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Cochin Port Trust has issued a tender for the commissioning of 350 kW rooftop solar power systems on various buildings of the trust under the RESCO model. The Cochin Port Trust has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the commissioning of 350 kW grid-connected rooftop solar power systems on various buildings […] Read more
SECI Issues List of Winners Under 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a final zone-wise list of successful bidders for its tender for the implementation of 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar systems The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a final zone-wise list of successful bidders/ developers for its tender for the implementation of 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme […] Read more
Volkswagen to Become World’s Largest EV Manufacturer by 2028 Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie expects Volkswagen to miss its target of 22 million EVs target, but in the process still become the leading EV manufacturer globally. The Volkswagen (VW) group has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2050. Included in its roadmap for reaching this target is a plan to manufacture 22 million electric vehicles (EV) by 2028. […] Read more
KERC favours BESCOM in Tariff Dispute With Emmvee Solar Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In an order that was published yesterday, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has ruled to dismiss a petition by Emmvee Solar Systems, against BESCOM (Bangaloire Electricity Supply Company Limited). The key issue was Emmvee Solar’s contention that by denying it a tariff of Rs 9.56 as per the PPA it signed with BESCOM on 27.02.2016, […] Read more
Waaree Breathes Easy As Bid for 184 MW Project Gets MERC Approval Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies Limited (WEL), which had emerged as the sole bidder in the much postponed tender for 184 mw of solar power in Maharashtra can finally get started on the project. This follows the approval of its bid of Rs 3.05 per unit under the tender by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC). The tender […] Read more
NEC Energy to Provide 100 MW Storage Projects in Northern Ireland Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy NEC Energy Solutions has announced that it will provide 100 MW of energy storage in Northern Ireland for the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF). NEC Energy Solutions has announced that it will provide 100 MW of energy storage in Northern Ireland for the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) and project developer Low Carbon. […] Read more
IEA Launches its First in-Depth Review of India’s Energy Policies Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) in partnership with NITI Aayog has recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has, in partnership with NITI Aayog, recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The report highlights the achievements of India’s energy policies and provides recommendations to […] Read more