Electrify America Invests $2 Mn for EV Charging Infrastructure in California Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electrify America is investing USD 2 million in solar-powered EV charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. Electrify America is investing USD 2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The investment will expand access to sustainable […] Read more
Stinging Order at APTEL Embarasses AP Discoms, Andhra Government By Extension Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding politics to established policy is not recommended, and the consequences, when that is done, were there for all to see after the APTEL order yesterday (February 27). The case was a much followed one, of the Andhra Pradesh Discoms essentially, versus both the NTPC, as well as three of the key bid winners of […] Read more
Digitalization of the Solar Photovoltaic Energy Industry and Why Energy Analytics is Important Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Just like every other industry, the solar photovoltaic energy sector stands to benefit from digitalization significantly. More so, when sustainability concerns are compelling business to turn towards renewable sources and keep pace with the growing energy demands of the world. Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics are enabling […] Read more
I Squared Capital to Sell its Largest Solar Portfolio in Taiwan to Marubeni Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy An independent global infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund I, has entered into an agreement to divest its entire stake in Chenya Energy to Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation. Chenya Energy, which is currently building the world’s largest floating solar project, is a dedicated solar development, construction and operating company […] Read more
Rio Tinto to Invest $1 Billion to Meet new Climate Change Targets Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets and a company […] Read more
Dominion Energy Gets Approval for First Battery Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Dominion Energy Virginia has received approval from the State Corporation Commission to move forward with four battery storage pilot projects Dominion Energy Virginia has announced that it has received approval from the State Corporation Commission (SCC) of Virginia to move forward with four battery storage pilot projects to pave the way for additional energy storage […] Read more
Scatec Solar Commissions 2nd Unit in 258 MW Solar Complex in South Africa Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has started early commercial operation for another 86 MW, the second of three, of the 258 MW solar power complex in Upington, South Africa. Scatec Solar and partners have grid-connected and started early commercial operation for another 86 MW unit, the second of three, of the 258 MW solar power complex in Upington, […] Read more
Uzbekistan Seeking Private Developers for 400 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has invited EoI from private developers to build and operate two solar projects worth 400 MW capacity in the country. The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has invited expression of interest (EoI) from private developers to build and operate two solar projects worth a combined 400 MW capacity in […] Read more
Can Privatization Help in Solving Discom Distress? Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s power sector is currently struggling with multiple issues, among them is pending dues of state Discoms (distribution companies) to renewable energy developers. The issue now even sparked the fears that many solar and wind energy projects likely to turn into non-performing assets (NPAs). Here’re some views and voices from the industry on what could […] Read more
