NTPC Offers Rs 1363 Cr Discount on Fixed Charges to Discoms During Lockdown Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC will be giving a discount of Rs 1363 crore to Discoms on fixed or capacity charges that they owe during the lockdown period this fiscal year. NTPC Limited, the largest electricity generator in the country has announced that it will be giving a discount of Rs 1363 crore to distribution companies (Discoms) on fixed […] Read more
Cheap Renewable Energy an Asset for COVID-19 Recovery Packages: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, a new report shows that falling renewable energy costs provide an opportunity for clean energy in recovery packages As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, a new report shows that renewable energy is more cost-effective than ever – providing an opportunity to prioritise clean energy in economic recovery […] Read more
Top 10 States for Wind Energy Installations and Potential in India Updated On Wed, Jun 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Here we attempt to list the top 10 states for wind energy in India based on the installed capacity and their wind potential (at 120 M agl). India has set a target of installing 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the country by 2022, of which a majority is proposed to be met […] Read more
Delayed Solar Development in Japan amid Covid-19 Likely to Facilitate Coal Usage Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst coronavirus crisis, electricity demand in Japan like other countries has dropped significantly and thus resulted in a decline in power prices. This drop in demand and rise in solar power generation eventually driving down the wholesale electricity prices, as revealed by the data & analytics company. According to GlobalData, the ongoing economic contraction, delays […] Read more
PEDA Issues Tender for 2 MW Solar Project in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy PEDA on behalf of BBMB has issued an RfP for setting up solar PV projects of 2 MW capacity at the Neilla Bhakra Dam Village in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) on behalf of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP), inviting bids from eligible bidders […] Read more
Bright Canyon Energy’s Solar + Storage Project in Seeking Final Approvals in Hawaii Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Bright Canyon Energy is in the final award group for HECO’s initiative to bring its solar plus storage project to Hawaii. Bright Canyon Energy has announced it is in the final award group for Hawaiian Electric Company’s (HECO) initiative to bring a cleaner energy supply to Hawaii. The firm’s Kūpono Solar plus storage project, located […] Read more
DESRI Acquires 100 MW Utah Solar Project from Community Energy Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In continuation of its 5th transaction with Community Energy, D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has acquired the Hunter solar project of 100 MW capacity in Utah from a Pennsylvania-headquartered renewable energy project developer. Besides acquisition, DESRI has also closed on the financing and a tax equity commitment for this solar project. Further, this Hunter […] Read more
Renewables Increasingly Cheaper Than new Fossil Fuels Based Capacity: IRENA Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable power is increasingly cheaper than any new electricity capacity based on fossil fuels, a new report by IRENA finds. Renewables are increasingly cheaper than any new electricity capacity based on fossil fuels, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds. The report, ‘Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2019’, shows that more than half […] Read more
EDF, Enbridge & wpd Begin Construction at 500 MW Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables, Enbridge, and wpd have announced the launch of the 500 MW Fécamp offshore wind farm off the coast of northwest France. EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, Enbridge, a leading energy infrastructure company in North America, and wpd, a European renewable energy company, have announced the launch of the 500 MW Fécamp offshore wind […] Read more
