ISA Holds Curtain Raiser For 1st World Solar Technology Summit Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ISA today held a curtain raiser for the first World Solar Technology Summit on September 8. The curtain raiser was a virtual interaction with ISA office bearers. For the Gurugram headquartered ISA, the first Solar Technology Summit is a key event in its mission to make solar the bedrock of future energy generation, and […] Read more
Peak Power Demand Slumps to 5.65% in August Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The slump in peak power demand has widened to 5.65 percent in the first fortnight of August from 2.61 percent drop recorded in July The slump in peak power demand has widened to 5.65 percent in the first fortnight of August from 2.61 percent drop recorded in July, according to the power ministry data. Peak power demand met, which is […] Read more
AGL Energy Gets on With 850 MW Multi Site Battery Storage Project Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy AGL Energy has lodged the scoping report for a new battery storage systems of up to 500 MW capacity to be built alongside its existing coal plant. Sydney headquartered AGL Energy has formally kicked off on its plans for the transformation of the ageing Liddell coal-fired power station, lodging initial development (scoping report) documents with […] Read more
Continued Scaling up of Wind Energy is Critical to Jobs: WindEurope Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the right regulatory framework in place, wind energy promises immediate and lasting jobs creation to spur the EU economy. In its Recovery Strategy, the EU Commission encouraged the Member States to invest in green and future-proof technologies such as wind. With the right regulatory framework in place, wind energy promises immediate and lasting jobs […] Read more
PM Modi Brings 7.5 GW Ladakh Solar Project Back into Focus Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy PM Narendra Modi on Saturday during his Independence Day speech reinstated the Centre’s aim to establish a 7.5 GW solar power park in Ladakh Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday during his Independence Day speech reinstated the Centre’s aim to establish a 7.5 GW solar power park in Ladakh to set the union territory on […] Read more
SECI Awards Only 970 MW of 2 GW Wind Tender, Vena and JSW Winners Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI recently concluded the auction for its 2 GW ISTS-connected wind projects tender, awarding 970 MW capacity to Vena Energy (L1) and JSW Energy (L2). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently concluded the auction for its 2 GW ISTS-connected wind projects tender. The nodal agency has awarded only 970 MW capacity to the […] Read more
As BIPV Systems Boom Worldwide, Familiar Challenges in India Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the much more low key SNEC Shanghai 2020 this year, a light global presence has not deterred China based majors from rolling out their best offerings. Among others, it was interesting to see firms offer up BIPV (Building Integrated Photo Voltaic) options, in anticipation of an expected boom in this segment. In China for […] Read more
5 Winners in GUVNL’s 700 MW Solar Tender, Vena & Tata L1 Bidders Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy GUVNL’s 700 MW solar tender saw the entire capacity awarded to five bidders, with Tata Power and Vena Energy submitting the winning L1 bids of Rs 2.78/kWh. The recently concluded auctions for the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL’s) 700 MW solar tender saw the entire capacity awarded to five bidders. With Tata Power and Vena Energy […] Read more
SIGECO Issues 2nd RFP Targeting Wind, Solar & Solar + Storage Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy CenterPoint Energy’s Indiana-based electric and gas business, SIGECO is opening a new RFP to seek a combination of wind, solar and solar + storage resources CenterPoint Energy has announced that its Indiana-based electric and gas business, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Co (SIGECO) is opening a new request for proposals (RFP) to seek a combination of wind, […] Read more