70% US Energy Sector Workers not Ready to Return to Office: Study Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than 70% of workers in the US energy sector still prefer working from home to returning to their offices now that lockdown sanctions are being eased As States across the US reopen after weeks-long coronavirus lockdown, more than 70 percent of the workers in the US energy sector still prefer working from home to […] Read more
After Lockdown 4.O: GoI Extends Bid Submission Date for CEL Stake Sale Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the beginning of lockdown 4.O across the country amidst coronavirus outbreak, the Government of India (GoI) has extended the deadline for submitting Expression of Interest (EoI) for 100 percent divestment of Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) up to June 15, 2020. This is the third time when the government has to extend the bid submission […] Read more
Solar Companies Resume Manufacturing Cautiously after Govt Eases Lockdown Norms Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy With India slowly opening up its economic activities again after total shutdown for many days amidst coronavirus lockdown, various companies across the clean energy space, whether top brands or startups are also resuming operations by reopening their factories and offices. Despite lockdown continued, the government has provided permission to various companies across sectors to reopen […] Read more
Mexican Govt Blames COVID-19 for Seizing Renewables Energy Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Mexican government has cited the coronavirus pandemic as a justification for new rules that will reduce the role of renewable energy in the energy mix The Mexican government has cited the coronavirus pandemic as a justification for new rules that will reduce the role of renewable energy like solar and wind power, granting a […] Read more
Govt to Offer Rebate to Discoms for Covid-19 Lockdown Period Updated On Sat, May 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide relief to cash strapped power distribution companies (Discoms), the government has taken a slew of measures to help them, including providing a rebate for the lockdown period amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The power ministry’s move is in line with the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement on May 13, 2020, under […] Read more
Validity of Solar Project Tariffs Extended Until Sept 30 in Uttarakhand Updated On Sat, May 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy UERC has extended the validity for the benchmark capital cost and levelised generic tariff for solar power projects in Uttarakhand until September 30, 2020. The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has published a new order extending the validity period for the benchmark capital cost and levelised generic tariff for solar power projects in the state […] Read more
Power Sales Volume up 40%, 20% Rise in Profit in Q4 for IEX Updated On Sat, May 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power sales volume jumped nearly 40% at IEX to 13,835 MU in the January-March period, following which its March quarter consolidated net profit witnessed a significant rise. Power sales volume jumped nearly 40 percent at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) to 13,835 million units (MU) in the January-March period, following which its March quarter consolidated net profit witnessed a significant rise. […] Read more
Iberdrola Acquires 2 Wind Projects in Scotland for €190 Mn Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has purchased two onshore wind projects in Scotland, with a combined 165 MW capacity and which will involve an investment of around €190 million Spanish multinational electric utility Iberdrola has announced that it has finalised the purchase of two onshore wind projects in Scotland, with a combined 165-megawatt (MW) capacity and which will involve […] Read more
2020-When Energy Storage Got Serious in India Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The recent win for Renew Power in the round the clock power tender for 400 MW at Rs 2.90 kWh marked a huge turning point for storage in India too. For one, the renewable+ storage combination as a way to get power at all hours possibly, and at scale, is no longer a possibility that […] Read more
