Foresight, Island GP Form JV to Develop 700 MW Solar Projects in the UK Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Foresight Group and Island GP have formed a JV to develop a pipeline of greenfield solar projects worth a combined 700 MW across the UK. Foresight Group LLP and Island Green Power (Island GP) have announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) to develop a pipeline of greenfield solar projects across the UK. The […] Read more
Andhra Govt has Plans in Place to fit Electric Batteries in Autos Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra government is mulling replacing existing IC engines in autos with electric batteries in a move aimed at lowering pollution levels in the major cities. The Andhra Pradesh government is mulling replacing existing internal combustion (IC) engines in auto-rickshaws (autos) plying in the key districts of the state with electric batteries in a move aimed at […] Read more
EDPR Reaches Agreement for Co-Development of 900 MW Wind Farms Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy EDPR has an agreement with Ellaktor, the largest infrastructure group in Greece, for the joint development of onshore wind opportunities in the country EDP Renováveis, S.A. (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has announced that it has reached an agreement with Ellaktor, the largest infrastructure group […] Read more
Iberdrola Acquires New Mexico and Texas Utility PNM Resources Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary AVANGRID, has announced the acquisition of PNM, the largest utility in New Mexico with operations in Mexico. Iberdrola, through its US controlled subsidiary AVANGRID, has announced the acquisition of PNM. This friendly transaction, recommended by PNM’s board of directors, will be effected via merger. PNM’s shareholders will receive $4.3 Bn […] Read more
MERC Begins E-Hearing on Mumbai Power Outage Issue Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy MERC on October 21, 2020, began the hearing into last week’s power outage in Mumbai which lasted for up to 14 hours in some parts. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) on October 21, 2020, began the hearing into last week’s power outage in Mumbai which lasted for up to 14 hours in some parts. […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued the RfS document for setting up of combined 1200 MW wind-solar ISTS-connected hybrid power projects anywhere in India (Tranche – III). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of project developers for setting up of combined 1200 MW wind-solar ISTS-connected hybrid […] Read more
PXIL Celebrates 12th Year Anniversary with Cumulative Volume Growth Updated On Thu, Oct 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Power Exchange India Ltd (PXIL) has notched up significant market share in electricity trading during the last few months. Ever since the jump-start of Day Ahead Spot (DAS) from August 25, 2020, there has been consistent participation from the most active participants in the market. The price formation has demonstrated convergence, even with small volumes […] Read more
Discoms Could Save ~Rs 22K Cr due to Indexed RE Tariff: IEEFA & CEEW Updated On Thu, Oct 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy “Our modelling shows that the Discoms could save up to Rs 21,880 crore over the next five-year period under a partially indexed tariff structure” The inflation indexation of tariffs for future solar capacity could provide much-needed financial respite to the distressed power distribution sector (Discoms) and help India move away from coal-fired power, according to […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Planning for 7 Storage Plants Worth Nearly 6300 MW Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Government is planning to set up seven Pumped Hydro Storage Power Projects (PSP) in the state, to balance renewable energy projects. The state government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to set up seven Pumped Hydro Storage Power Projects (PSP) as part of its decision to promote new renewable energy power plants in the […] Read more
