Vestas Expands Footprint in Japan With two new Orders Updated On Wed, Mar 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Global wind major Vestas has announced that it has expanded its footprint in Japan with a 43 MW order for the Yokohama-machi Wind Power Plant in Aomori prefecture, Japan. Owned by Japan Wind Development, the project will feature nine Vestas V117-3.45 MW and three Vestas V105-3.45 MW turbines with 94-meter towers. All turbines are delivered in 3.6 MW operating […] Read more
India and US Agree to Revamp Energy Partnership, Shift Focus to Clean Energy Updated On Wed, Mar 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy India and the United States have agreed to revamp their strategic energy partnership with a greater focus on cleaner energy sectors India and the United States have agreed to revamp their strategic energy partnership with a greater focus on cleaner energy sectors, an official statement said. Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Has held an “introductory meeting” with US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. The two leaders reviewed […] Read more
Improving Data Exchange Between Wind Farms and Power System key to Cost-Effective Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Mar 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy With increasing shares of distributed energy, seamless data exchange between power generation assets and grid operators is central to a cost effective management of the energy system. Clear guidance at EU level and consistent implementation at national level can reduce system operation costs. And they can make the EU power system more secure and reliable. […] Read more
Maximum 6 Months Extension for RE Projects in Exceptional Cases: MNRE Updated On Wed, Mar 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has offered clarification on the award of time extension for commissioning of under-development RE projects on account of COVID-19. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has offered further clarification on the issue of award of time extension for the commissioning of under-development renewable energy (RE) projects in the country on account of […] Read more
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
