India Finally Investing More in Solar than Coal: IEA Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Renewable energy investments in India are finally outpacing its expenditure on fossil fuel power generation says IEA The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed in a new report on worldwide energy investment that the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the United States, and home to more than one-sixth of humanity India […] Read more
Hanergy Showcases Solar PV Solutions at Intersolar Europe Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Chinese solar panel manufacturer, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, recently exhibited its latest energy solutions at the 27th Intersolar Europe Exhibition, showcasing its most promising solar solutions. Amongst the exhibits from Hanergy were – HanPaper Plus in, a portable solar power-bank product; HanPack, the solar backpack; and Humbrella, the solar-powered parasol, in consumer products category; […] Read more
Discom-Driven Rooftop Solar Program Approved in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has approved a DISCOM-driven solar rooftop program proposed by the Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL). APEPDCL had filled a petition with the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) seeking approval for the implementation of a discom driven solar rooftop program devised under the technical assistance […] Read more
Only Two Bidders For SECI’s 1200 MW Hybrid Tender Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy won the tender with the L1 bid of Rs 2.69/kWh for developing 600 MW capacity. The Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) latest tranche of 1200 MW wind-solar hybrid tender was left undersubscribed by 300 MW after only two bidders submitted bids for the project. Adani Green Energy and ReNew Power were […] Read more
GE Renewable Bags Over 2GW Onshore Wind Orders in US Till May Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the orders received, the company will supply 728 turbines in the US which will power more than 800,000 homes. In a major boost, GE Renewable Energy, a USD 15 Billion company, has received significant onshore wind orders from North America for 2,010 MW (2 GW approx.) till May, this year. As per the […] Read more
Vestas Enlists Sulzer Schmid and WKA For Drone-Based Blade Inspection Campaign Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Sulzer Schmid and WKA have been enlisted by Vestas to conduct a massive and challenging drone-based blade inspection campaign in Scandinavia Sulzer Schmid, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for rotor blade inspections, and WKA, the leading blade inspection and repair service provider, have been enlisted by Vestas to conduct a massive and challenging drone-based […] Read more
The Case for the benefits of Rooftop Solar for Discoms Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy and environment think tank, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently published an article highlighting the positive impact rooftop solar can have on the countries struggling discoms, which have arguably been among the leading causes for the slow adoption of solar rooftop solutions. India has committed to 175 GW of Renewable Energy by 2022. […] Read more
Missing The Sunshine – Mini Grids in India Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the solar story develops in India, there is a part of the sector that has quietly been working and making an impact in its own way. Yes, Mini Grids and even micro grids, in the limited opportunities they have had in the country, have made a strong case for themselves. Serving areas that […] Read more
Vestas Secures 249 MW Order From EDF Renewables For Texas Wind Project Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas will supply its V120-2.2 MW turbines for the 273 MW project. The full project size includes previously purchased 2 MW Vestas PTC components. Denmark-based wind energy major, Vestas has bagged an order from EDF Renewables for supplying 249 MW of turbines for the Las Majadas wind project in Texas. Vestas will supply its V120-2.2 […] Read more