Pandemic is Hurting but not Halting Global Renewable Growth: IEA Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The COVID-19 Pandemic will force 2020 to witness the first annual decline in new renewable additions in 20 years, but their growth is expected to bounce back next year. The world is set to build fewer wind turbines, solar plants and other installations that produce renewable electricity this year because of the impact of the […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for Modification of Inverter Telemetry for Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned energy major Indian Oil Corporation Ltd has floated tender inviting electronic bids from eligible bidders for the modification of inverter telemetry for hosting of a real-time generation of rooftop solar plants of Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) on the common digital platform. The work location under the tender will be Indian Oil’s all locations of […] Read more
PG&E Poised to Expand Energy Storage Capacity by 423 MW Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy PG&E has requested approval of five energy storage projects totaling 423 MW, in a filing with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has requested approval of five energy storage projects totaling 423 megawatts (MW), in a filing with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The projects are intended to […] Read more
Energy Storage Market to Rebound Strongly in 2021: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, the medium-term future for energy storage remains bright according to a new analysis by Frost & Sullivan. Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, the medium-term future for energy storage remains bright according to a new analysis by Frost & Sullivan. The “Outlook for the Global Energy Storage Industry, 2020,” predicts the market to decline, […] Read more
Tender Issued for Rooftop Solar Systems at Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Limited has issued a tender for rooftop solar PV systems worth approximately 340 kWp at government buildings under HDMC area The Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Limited (HDSCL), Karnataka has issued a tender for the commissioning of rooftop solar PV systems worth approximately 340 kWP on discount over retail tariff basis on […] Read more
Govt to Solarize Konark Surya Mandir, Town in Odisha with 100% Financial Assistance Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy After aiming for the complete solarization of sun-temple town in Gujarat’s Modhera, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued fresh guidelines for 100 percent solarization of Konark sun temple, which is popularly known as Surya Mandir, along with the Konark town in Odisha. Through this scheme, the government aimed to meet […] Read more
Myanmar’s 1.06 GW Solar Tender – An Opportunity for Indian Developers Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) of Myanmar has recently issued tender inviting bids from solar photovoltaic (PV) developers for the construction of multiple solar power plants across the country, with an aggregate 1.06 GW of capacity. Moreover, Myanmar’s Power Ministry is looking to build approx. 30 large-scale ground-mounted solar power plants with capacities […] Read more
MERC Approves Tariffs For a Combined 633 MW of Solar Power in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Last Week for a busy week for Maharashtra, with approvals for close to 633 MW of solar power procurement to meet Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL’s) Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) for the state. MSEDCL, which has been procuring just about 3.5 percent of its power requirements from Solar, needs to ramp it up […] Read more
EV Sales to Fall 18% in 2020, Long Term Prospects Unharmed: BNEF Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sales of electric vehicles (EV) are forecast to fall 18% in 2020, to 1.7 million worldwide – with the pandemic interrupting 10 successive years of strong growth. Sales of electric passenger vehicles (EV) are forecast to fall 18 percent in 2020, to 1.7 million worldwide – with the coronavirus crisis interrupting ten successive years of […] Read more
