Foreign Firms Attracted to Competitive Bidding in Indian Solar Tenders: CRISIL Updated On Sat, Jul 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rating agency CRISIL has said the absence of any formal duty on imports at the time of project tendering and lower returns globally in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak have resulted in competitive tariff rates in the solar energy sector. According to the agency, a chance coming together of several positives has led to […] Read more
Vestas Secures Multiple Orders in Australia, France, Italy and Netherlands Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has signed multiple agreements for projects in Australia, France, Italy, and the Netherlands with a combined capacity of 369 MW. Global wind energy major Vestas has announced the signing of multiple agreements for the supply of wind energy turbines for projects in Australia, France, Italy, and the Netherlands with a combined capacity of 369 […] Read more
RWE Closes Deal With E.ON, Takes Over Operations at innogy Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The final step in one of the largest transactions in German industrial history has been completed with RWE taking over the innogy activities from E.ON The final step in one of the largest transactions in German industrial history has been completed with the major asset swap between RWE and E.ON, with which RWE took over […] Read more
AEP to Proceed With Wind Projects Investments, Despite Texas Com’n Decision Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy American Electric Power (AEP) has announced that while the Public Utility Commission of Texas has denied the approval of Southwestern Electric Power Co.’s (SWEPCO) plan to add 309 megawatts (MW) of wind energy to serve Texas customers, AEP has received the other regulatory approvals needed to acquire the entire planned 1,485 MW of North Central […] Read more
India to add Only 60 GW RE Capacity by 2025: BTI Survey Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy India is expected to add only 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in the next 5 years, according to a Renewable Energy CEO survey report 2020 by BTI. India is expected to add only 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in the next 5 years, according to a Renewable Energy CEO survey report 2020 by […] Read more
AIPEF Requests all CMs to Reject the Electricity Amendment Bill Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy AIPEF has urged all CMs to reject the Electricity Amendment Bill saying that the new amendments will weaken the authority of states in the power sector. The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has urged all chief ministers (CMs) to reject the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 saying that the draft amendments in the new bill will weaken the authority […] Read more
FICCI Makes the Case for Extending FAME-II by 2 Years Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy FICCI has recommended various measures, including the continuation of the FAME-II scheme till 2025, to enhance the demand for electric vehicles in the country. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has recommended various measures, including the continuation of the FAME-II scheme till 2025, to enhance demand for electric vehicles in the country. The […] Read more
Future of Residential Solar: Post Covid Period Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Till Dec 2019, India was having 757 MW of cumulative installed solar capacity by the residential segment, out of 5440 MW of rooftop solar (RTS). As per Phase II of Grid connected RTS implementation plan by MNRE released in Aug 2019 last year, India has set for itself a modest and calculated target of 4GW […] Read more
Tata Power Board Approves Rs 2600 Cr Equity Raise, InvIT for RE Business Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tata Power Board has approved the issuance of 49,05,66,037 Equity shares to Tata Sons for an aggregate consideration of Rs 2,600 crore. The Board of Directors of Tata Power has approved the issuance of 49,05,66,037 Equity shares on a preferential basis to Tata Sons for an aggregate consideration of Rs 2,600 crore. The issue […] Read more