Solar Power and Agriculture: Can There Be a Happy Coexistence? Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy News yesterday that cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, US, are trying out solar installations on their farms to get some extra income has put the focus back on one of the biggest critiques of solar power. That there simply isn’t enough land that meets the requirements of sunlight, proximity to the transmission grid, and a ready […] Read more
At Rs 2.71, Developers Hold Their Ground on SECI’s ISTS-VI Auction Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the latest auction for 960 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS-VI) connected solar projects, SECI has declared ReNew Power (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Avaada Energy (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Masaya Solar Energy (UPC Renewables) (300 MW) at Rs 2.71/kWh, and Tata Power (60 MW) at Rs 2.72 /kWh as winners. For […] Read more
MNRE Hosts 2nd Assembly of ISA in New Delhi Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The said Assembly meet is significant as it is the supreme decision making body of ISA, which provides directions on various administrative, financial and programme related issues. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is hosting the second Assembly of Gurugram-headquartered International Solar Alliance (ISA) on Thursday in New Delhi. However, the member consultation […] Read more
Adani Gets LOI for Renewables-Linked Transmission Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission has received an LOI from REC Transmission Projects to build, own, operate and maintain a transmission project in Gujarat Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), the largest private sector power transmission company operating in India, has announced that it has received a letter of intent (LOI) from REC Transmission Projects to build, own, operate and maintain a transmission […] Read more
Bengaluru-Based Log 9 Materials Raises $3.5 mn in Series A Round Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Log 9 Materials has secured USD 3.5 million in Series A funding, led by Sequoia India and Exfinity Venture Partners. Bengaluru-based startup Log 9 Materials has announced that it has secured USD 3.5 million in funding as a part of its Series A round, led by Sequoia India’s scale up programme Surge and Exfinity Venture […] Read more
ABB to Connect World’s Largest Offshore Wind Project to UK Grid Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy ABB has been selected to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger Bank region to the UK transmission network. ABB has been selected by UK-based SSE Renewables and Norwegian firm Equinor to supply its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) Light converter systems to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger […] Read more
Global Wind Technology Tenders Down 26 percent in Q3 2019 Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Wind technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 58. Wind technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw 43 tenders announced, marking a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 58, according to a new analysis. According to GlobalData’s power industry tenders […] Read more
CCI Approves Abu Dhabi Future Energy Stake Buy in Hero Future Energies Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy CCI has given its nod under the green channel route to Masdar for acquiring an equity stake in Hero Future Energies The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its nod under the green channel route to Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) for acquiring an equity stake in Hero Future Energies Global Ltd. Besides, […] Read more
PSEG to Acquire 25% Stake in Ørtsed’s 1.1 GW Offshore Project Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy PSEG will enter into exclusive negotiations with Ørsted, for PSEG to potentially become an equity investor in the 1.1 GW ocean wind offshore project The Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), a leading energy company with a utility serving 2.3 million New Jersey electricity customers, has announced it will enter into exclusive negotiations with Ørsted, for […] Read more
