Croatia’s HEP to Invest Over $100 Mn into Solar Power Plants by 2023 Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Croatia’s national power company, HEP, which has been engaged in electricity production, transmission and distribution for more than one century, has announced that it will invest close to $114 million into solar power plants by 2023. Solar power plants Kaštelir, Cres, Vis and Vrlika Jug, of the total capacity of 11.6 MW and the value […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa’s Indian Manufacturing Units Start Equipment Export Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ongoing trade tariff negotiations between China and the US is seen as an opportunity by Siemens Gamesa’s India manufacturing units to take part and meet the rising demand for wind energy equipment. Markus Tacke, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Gamesa, responding to a query on the scope for Siemens Gamesa to increase its wind energy […] Read more
Israel’s Megalim Concentrated Solar Power Plant Begins Operations Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Megalim solar thermal power plant, a joint venture of BrightSource, GE Renewable Energy and the Noy Fund, said on 10 April, that it has begun commercial operation in Israel. The Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, located in Israel’s Negev desert, is one of the largest projects of its type in the world. It is […] Read more
NHPC Seeks EPC Contractors For 40 MW Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 21, 2019. The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has issued tender seeking bids from EPC contractors for the deployment of 40 MW of grid-connected solar power project at Ladeihil village in Ganjam district of Odisha. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the design, […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Tipped to Become Largest Wind Market in the Middle East Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has highlighted that Saudi Arabia is set to become the largest market for wind power in the Middle East by early 2020s. According to the report ‘Middle East Wind Power Market Outlook, 2019-2028’, recently released by consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie, developers in Saudi Arabia are expected to build 6.2GW of wind capacity […] Read more
India Begins Investigation on Dumping of Al, Zn-Coated Flat Products for Solar Sector Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated the investigation on an application filed by JSW Steel Coated Products. India has begun a probe into alleged dumping of aluminium and zinc coated flat products from China, Vietnam and Korea following a complaint from a domestic player. The commerce ministry’s arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated the investigation […] Read more
Second Deadline Extension For SECI’s 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission has been extended from April 11, 2019, to April 16, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission for its 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings in different states/union territories of India under RESCO/CAPEX model. The last […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Signs First Full-Scope Multi-brand Service Contract in Europe Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy SGRE’s Service business maintains nearly 56,700 MW (onshore and offshore) in 62 countries. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured its first full-scope contract for the service of turbines supplied by other Original Equipment Manufacturers (oOEM) in Poland with Polenergia. Starting in April 2019, SGRE will provide service and maintenance for the 34MW Lukaszow and […] Read more
GE to Supply Benin’s 1st ADMS Grid Soln; Inks 2 Deals in West Africa Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the company will build energy systems in Benin and upgrade three substations in Cote d’Ivoire. GE Renewable Energy’s grid solutions business has bagged two contracts in West Africa to provide its energy solutions to help foster economic development and growth in Benin and Cote d’Ivoire. As per the deal, the company […] Read more
