Uzbekistan Issues First Wind PPP Tender for 100 MW Capacity Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Government of Uzbekistan has launched the tender process for the first wind project, to be developed with the support of the EBRD The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan (GOU) is implementing a large-scale renewable energy strategy to deploy up to 3 GW of cost-effective and environment-friendly wind generation in the next 10 years […] Read more
Large, Attractive And Safe. MNRE Secy’s Spirited Pitch for RE in India Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the MNRE, momentum for India’s ambitious renewable push will never be allowed to flag. Even at the time of COVID-19 pandemic. That was the message from Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), at a webinar tonite involving Sumant Sinha, Founder and CMD, ReNew Power, Nolty Theriot, Senior Vice President, Government […] Read more
WoodMac’s Weekly Roundup: Covid-19 Impact on Power, RE Industry Globally Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the leading research and consultancy group, Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has provided its weekly analysis on the impact of coronavirus on the power and renewable energy industry globally. As per the report preliminary findings, solar and storage are expected to see ~20 percent coronavirus impact as compared to the base case. Whereas onshore wind […] Read more
Vikram Solar Wins 300 MW Solar Project from NTPC Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar, country’s one of the leading module manufacturers and an EPC & rooftop solar solutions provider, has bagged a 300 MW solar project from National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) under CPSU-II scheme. Kolkata-headquartered Vikram Solar has won this solar photovoltaic (PV) project under the reverse bidding auction at a price of Rs 1,750 […] Read more
UPenn Announces PPA for Largest Solar Project in Pennsylvania Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy UPenn has signed a PPA for the creation of a 220 MW solar power project moving it significantly closer to meeting its carbon-neutral by 2042 commitment The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the creation of a solar power project moving the University significantly closer to meeting its commitment […] Read more
Mississippi Commission Gives Approval for 100 MW/ 1000 Acre Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Mississippi Delta will soon be home to the largest utility-owned solar farm in the state, after receiving approval from the Mississippi Public Service Commission. The Mississippi Delta will soon be home to the largest utility-owned solar farm in the state, after receiving approval from the Mississippi Public Service Commission. Recurrent Energy, a solar facility […] Read more
Fresh Covid Guidelines: RE Projects Allowed From April 20 Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The renewable energy industry, especially utility-scale solar and wind energy projects, received a small relief, in the form of permission to restart construction work on ongoing projects, as well as fresh projects possibly, from April 20 onwards. In an order dated April 15, signed by the Union Home Secretary, the order laid down the new […] Read more
Canadian Solar Responds to Patent Infringement Suit Filed by Solaria Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solaria had filed suit against Canadian Solar in California for infringing on its US patent. And now, Canadian Solar has responded to the complaint. The Solaria Corporation, a US-based global provider of advanced solar energy products, had announced earlier this month that it had filed suit against Canadian Solar, the leading Chinese solar panel manufacturer, […] Read more
Tata Power Sells Stake in South African Wind JV for Rs 643 Crore Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power had announced that its subsidiary has completed the sale of the company’s entire stake in a South African JV for an amount of Rs 643 crore Tata Power had announced that Khopoli Investments Ltd, the firms wholly-owned subsidiary, has completed the sale of the company’s entire stake in Cennergi, a South African joint […] Read more