Govt to Offer Subsidies to Build Ships that Employ Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian government will now extend subsidies to build ships establishing offshore wind projects. It is a part of the shipbuilding subsidy scheme, which the government revised to include the manufacture of these vessels. The move comes even as the government finally announced a (draft) offshore wind policy and hopes to install the first projects […] Read more
MCD Plans Rooftop Solar at Public Spaces in Delhi Including EV Charging Stations Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation to set up solar power panels on all buildings of MCD that are suitable for the purpose. The local body has already added more than 11 MW of […] Read more
Osaka Scoops 350-MW Solar Portfolio From EE North America Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy European Energy subsidiary EE North America has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a 350-MW utility-scale solar project in Texas to Osaka Gas USA Corporation (OGUSA). The solar power project is expected to be operational in 2025. OGUSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., one of the largest […] Read more
High Efficiency, Low Maintenance: BENY’s Commercial Charging Stations Fill Market Gaps Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Among the many firms that have given a massive EV push to China, is BENY- a 30-year-old firm that has made a strong pivot towards green energy-linked solutions. Commercial EV charging stations, that account for 30% of BENY’s product mix, have taken the firm to markets around the world, helping build a solid reputation for […] Read more
MSEDCL Gets Nod For Long-Term Solar Power Procurement At Rs 2.90/unit Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, allowed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to procure solar energy from the state’s 500 Megawatt (MW) grid-connected intra-state solar projects (Phase-IX) at the rate of Rs 2.90 per kilowatt. The decision came after the discom moved the Commission seeking their approval. The discom, earlier […] Read more
Masdar to Use Octopus Technology to Develop UK Battery Storage Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global energy tech group Octopus Energy has inked a deal with renewable major Masdar under which it will license Octopus’ technology platform Kraken to flexibly manage its battery storage portfolio in the UK. The move will enable Masdar to optimize and expand its energy trading capabilities in the UK, helping to accelerate the rollout of […] Read more
Asia’s Biggest Sewage Pumping Station In Mumbai Capped By A ‘Solar Plant’ Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) which is the civic body of Mumbai has announced that it has successfully installed a solar power generation plant over a sewage pumping station (SPS). The Mumbai civic body said that the new solar power installation has come up over the largest SPS which is situated at Mahim Causeway. The […] Read more
PTC To Purchase 100 MW Solar Power From Brookfield Renewables Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy PTC India – that offers power trading solutions – has announced that it has inked an agreement with Brookfield Renewables. Under the scheme of things, PTC India will purchase 100 MW of solar energy from Brookfield on a long term basis. The agreement says that there is also an option to raise the power capacity […] Read more
RPC Raises EUR 200 Million for Three Finnish Wind Farms Totaling 171 MW Updated On Fri, May 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy UK-based Renewable Power Capital (RPC) has announced the closing of a refinancing package of almost EUR 200 million covering Finaland’s three onshore wind energy farms in Rustari, Puutikankangas, and Merkkikallio. The wind farms are all operational and have a combined installed capacity of 171 MW. In March, RPC announced that it had taken over the […] Read more