French Energy Major EDF Bets on Storage With Pivot Power Buy Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy French utility EDF continues to invest in a future where it expects storage to play a critical role, by acquiring UK battery storage firm Pivot Power. For EDF, the acquisition is another step in its effort to become a large scale storage firm. The takeover of Pivot Power also follows EDF’s acquisition in September 2018 […] Read more
CPPIB to Acquire Pattern Energy in All-Cash Deal Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, the Pattern Energy stake transaction is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2020, subject to required regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), a professional investment management organization, has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pattern Energy in an all-cash transaction for USD 26.75 […] Read more
ENGIE Africa Consortium Kicks off Operation of Egypt’s Largest Wind Farm Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), the power generated from the Engie Africa led consortium project will be supplied to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC). A consortium led by ENGIE Africa has completed the construction and commissioning of the Egypt’s largest 262.5 MW Ras Ghareb wind farm. The wind project has been […] Read more
INOX Wind Flies on Back of 38 MW Wind Order from ReNew Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy INOX wind, the listed supplier and operator of wind power plants, has announced a fresh order for 38 MW from Renew Power. The company in its press filing to the exchange said that it has bagged the order for the wind power project to be developed at Anjar in the State of Gujarat from ReNew Power […] Read more
Ginlong Turns in Stellar Third Quarter Numbers Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ningbo, China based String inverter maker Ginlong has announced its third quarter results, with revenues at $52 million. For the firm, which started operations in 2005, these numbers demonstrate the scoching growth it has seen since post 2016, being higher than the numbers recorded in 2014, 2015, and 2016 combined.The numbers also come at a […] Read more
Javadekar Flags off E-Vehicles Procured from EESL Updated On Sat, Nov 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting said in a notification that, with this partnership, the Government of India continues to be an active participant in the country’s quest for reduced emissions & vehicular electrification. In order to provide further boost to e-mobility in the country, Environment and Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Prakash Javadekar on […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Arm Gets LoA to Develop 150 MW Solar Project Updated On Sat, Nov 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the energy will be supplied to Tata Power – D under a long-term PPA for 25 years from the scheduled commercial operation date. Renewable arm of utility giant Tata Power, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has got a Letter of Award (LoA) from Tata Power – Distribution (Tata Power – […] Read more
MNRE Invites Bids for Evaluation of 5GW VGF Scheme Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, the last date for submitting the proposals, in four envelope system, is November 20, 2019. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited expression of interest (EOI) for the evaluation of its 5 GW Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. The ministry said in a statement that, it intends to engage reputed organization, […] Read more
SN Sahai Takes Charge as Power Secretary; Garg to Begin New Innings Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Now, Garg is mulling to kick off his new innings in the economic and financial policy work outside Government. Sanjeev Nandan Sahai on Friday has assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Power in New Delhi. He has been appointed in place of Subhash Chandra Garg, who retired on October 31, 2019. Prior to this, Sahai, who […] Read more