MNRE Invites Bids for Evaluation of 5GW VGF Scheme Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, the last date for submitting the proposals, in four envelope system, is November 20, 2019. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited expression of interest (EOI) for the evaluation of its 5 GW Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. The ministry said in a statement that, it intends to engage reputed organization, […] Read more
Two New Countries Ink ISA Framework Pact; Membership Surges to 83 Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Speaking at the event, Co-President ISA and the French Minister for ecological and inclusive transition, Brune Poirson thanked India for its leadership in the field of solar energy. The two new countries, Eritrea and Saint Kittis and Nevis, have now become the member of International Solar Alliance (ISA) after signing the framework agreement on Thursday. […] Read more
Govt to Devise Long Term Policy for Continuous Demand for Local Products: Samir Mehta Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy We believe that to ensure local manufacturing happens in India, government has to devise a long-term policy for continuous demand for local cells/modules for at least 10 years which will ensure that project returns are easily guaranteed for investor and also ensure that no matter what situation arises these policies are not tempered or affected […] Read more
Dominion Energy to Add Largest Project to Virginia Solar Fleet Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, this solar facility is expected to be operational in 2021 and will provide up to 150 MW clean power. American power and energy company Dominion Energy is adding a 150 MW solar facility in Prince George County, Virginia. Also, this Fort Powhatan solar facility is the Richmond-headquartered company’s largest solar portfolio in Virginia. Further, this solar facility is […] 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
Massachusetts Selects 804 MW Mayflower Wind Proposal Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Mayflower Wind has been chosen by Massachusetts to supply 804 MW of clean, renewable energy from offshore wind to the electricity customers within the state Mayflower Wind Energy, a joint venture of Shell New Energies and EDPR Offshore North America (EDPR), has been chosen by Massachusetts to supply 804 MW of clean, renewable energy from […] 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
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