Every Power Station Performed Optimally amid Covid-19 Crisis: NTPC Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst the ongoing crisis caused due to the spread of coronavirus pandemic, state-owned power giant NTPC, which was formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd, said that its every power station has risen to the occasion and is performing at its optimum level. Maharatna NTPC is having a total installed capacity of 62,110 MW, […] Read more
Nedstack, Providence to Co-Develop Hydrogen Based Soln to offer Affordable Solar Power Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to offer affordable solar power around the clock, Sydney based innovation firm Providence Asset Group (Providence) and fuel cell manufacturer Nedstack have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to co-develop and deliver hydrogen-based power-to-power solutions for the Australian and Pacific region solar market. Both companies are also looking for the potential to […] Read more
Shapoorji Pallonji Inks Pact with KKR to Sell 5 Solar Assets for about $204 Mn Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s infrastructure development arm, Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital (SP Infra) has entered into the definitive sale agreements with KKR, a global investment firm, for its 5 operational solar energy plants with a capacity of 317 MWp in consideration of about Rs 15,540 million (~ USD 204 million). The development came after months of […] Read more
Delhi’ Peak Power Demand Down 49% During Lockdown Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The peak power demand in Delhi has reduced by up to 49 percent with commercial and industrial activities virtually at a standstill due to the lockdown The peak power demand in Delhi has reduced by up to 49 percent with commercial and industrial activities virtually at a standstill due to the lockdown imposed to contain the spread […] Read more
France Aiming for 1/3rd Renewable Energy Mix by 2030 Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy France has recently submitted its final 2030 NECP to the EC, with an aim for 1/3rd renewable energy in its energy mix by 2030. France has recently submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33 percent or 1/3rd renewable energy in its energy […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Secures O&M Contract for a 135 MW Senvion Wind Farm in Australia Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured a 20-year contract to provide full-scope O&M services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced that it has secured a long-term, 20-year contract to provide full-scope operation and maintenance (O&M) services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia. Under the agreement, […] Read more
Tender Issued for 283 kW Rooftop Solar Plants in Rural Maharashtra Hospitals Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MEDA has tendered for rooftop solar plants at 2 sub-district hospitals and rooftop systems with battery back up at 10 rural hospitals in Maharashtra The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender for the commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar PV power plants under net metering at two sub-district hospitals and rooftop solar systems […] Read more
MNRE Has A New Secretary, Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi Updated On Sun, Apr 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, a 1987 batch IAS (Indian administrative service) officer of the Jharkhand cadre, has been appointed as the new secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Mr Chaturvedi will take over from Anand Kumar, himself an IAS from the 1984 Kerala cadre. Mr Chaturvedi was earlier the Additional Chief Secretary […] Read more
Leeward Closes $162.9 Mn Financing for Wind Farm in Colorado Updated On Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy US-based independent renewable energy power producer Leeward Renewable Energy (Leeward) has completed USD 162.9 million financings for its 170 MW Mountain Breeze wind farm in Colorado. Leeward is owned by OMERS Infrastructure, the infrastructure arm of one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans. Further, the company will develop, own and operate this wind energy […] Read more