Global Solar Installations to Grow 27% to Reach 181 GW in 2021: IHS Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a report by IHS Markit, the new global solar photovoltaic (PV) installations are expected to grow by 27 percent this year to a record 181 gigawatts (GW), led by China, the United States, and India. However, new solar PV installations were at 142 GW in the year 2020. Although this year the prices […] Read more
Unsustainable. 128 Non-functional Solar Plants in J&K due to Callous Attitude Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a scathing indictment of the way taxpayer money is allowed to be wasted, including in renewable energy, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted the shocking state of 128 solar plants in J&K (Jammu and Kashmir). Set up at police establishments, these plants have been non-functional since 2014 due to non-settlement of payment […] Read more
Battery And EV Maker BYD Profit Up 162% in 2020, On Increased Demand Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The China-based automotive subsidiary of BYD, BYD Auto Co., Ltd. reported stellar profit numbers, up 162 percent for the year 2020, yesterday. The sharp profit growth are on the back of increased demand worldwide for its electric vehicles, especially buses, where it is a global leader. BYD’s net income reached 4.2 billion yuan or USD […] Read more
Berlin-based Betteries Closes €2.1m Seed Funding Round to Upcycle EV Batteries Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Betteries, a startup based in Berlin which upcycles electric vehicle (EV) batteries into affordable power systems, announced that it has successfully closed its Euro 2.1m seed funding round led by impact funds Factor[e] Ventures and Beyond Black. Speaking of this investment achieved, CEO and founder of betteries, Dr. Rainer Hönig stated, “This seed round is […] Read more
Ørsted Commences Construction of its Largest Onshore Project Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ørsted announces final investment decision on the combined wind and solar PV project Helena Energy Center in South Texas and integrates the US trading team into the Onshore business. Ørsted has taken a final investment decision on its largest onshore project to date, the 518 MW hybrid wind and solar PV project, Helena Energy Center, […] Read more
NHPC Tenders for 100 MW Solar Plant in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a tender for the EPC contract for the development of a 100 MW solar plant in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. NHPC Limited has issued a tender for the EPC contract for the development of a 100 MW solar PV grid-connected power plant along with associated power evacuation equipment across multiple […] Read more
Coal India Seeking Developers for 100 MW Solar Plant in Gujarat Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Coal India Limited is seeking developers for undertaking the work of complete development and handing over of 100 MW solar plant in Gujarat. Coal India Limited (CIL), a state-owned coal mining corporate, has issued a tender – seeking developers for undertaking the work of complete development and handing over of a 100 MW solar PV […] Read more
SECI Issues Clarifications for its EOI for Renewable Solutions in Himalayas Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has issued clarifications against queries raised by prospective bidders for the EoI for Renewable Solutions in remote areas of the Himalayas The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued clarifications against queries raised by prospective participants for the EoI for Renewable Energy (RE) based Solutions/ System /Technology for meeting energy requirements in remote […] Read more
Biden Administration Jump-starts Offshore Wind Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Biden Administration has announced a set of bold actions that it believes will catalyse the offshore wind energy sector in the US, strengthen their domestic supply chain, and create good-paying, union jobs. As per the White House briefing, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Commerce Secretary Gina […] Read more