RK Singh Okays Amendments in EV Charging Guidelines to Ease Concerns Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy BEE has been nominated by the power ministry as the Central Nodal Agency to facilitate the installation of charging infrastructure. In order to provide much-awaited relief to the electric vehicle (EV) owners in the country, Power Minister RK Singh has provided his consent for needed amendments in the EV charging guidelines and specifications. The Ministry […] Read more
Neoen Issues €200 mn Bond Targeting 5 GW RE Capacity by 2021 Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Neoen has launched €200 million in senior bonds to finance growth towards the 2021 capacity target of more than 5 GW under construction or in operation French renewable energy producer Neoen has announced the successful launch of an offering of senior unsecured bonds for a maximum nominal amount of Euro 200 million. The company has […] Read more
Equinor Sells 25% Stake German Offshore Wind Farm for €500 mn Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Equinor has sold a 25 percent ownership interest in the Arkona offshore wind farm to Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners for EUR 500 million. Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor has announced that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of 25 percent ownership (94-95 MW) interest in the Arkona offshore wind farm off […] Read more
Final Turbine Installed at Ørsted’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ørsted has announced that the final wind turbine of 174 has been installed at the world’s largest offshore wind farm Hornsea 1. Ørsted has announced that the final of 174 wind turbines has been installed at the world’s largest offshore wind farm Hornsea 1. The component load-out took place at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s factory […] Read more
Shell Acquires 20% Stake in Bengaluru-Based Orb Energy Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Orb Energy has announced that Shell New Energies business has acquired a 20 percent stake in the firm in its latest funding round. Orb Energy, one of the leading providers of solar energy solutions in India, has announced that the Royal Dutch Shell’s New Energies business has acquired an almost 20 percent stake in the […] Read more
India, US to Launch Clean Energy Initiative Targeting the Indo-Pacific Region Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy India and the US will launch a new initiative for clean energy to fuel economic growth in the strategically-important Indo-Pacific region India and the US will launch a new initiative for clean energy to fuel economic growth in the strategically-important Indo-Pacific region where China has been trying to expand its sphere of influence, the US State Department has said. […] Read more
After 10GW Milestone in Offshore Wind Energy, UK Goes for 3.6 GW Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy With the country poised to become the first in the world to reach 10GW of offshore wind energy capacity, the United Kingdom is moving ahead with it’s biggest offshore installation yet on an artificial island off the Yorkshire coast. In the coming weeks, the UK will hit its milestone of 10 GW of offshore wind […] Read more
The Repeated Failure of Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tenders is a Big Surprise. What is the Industry Take? Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy In order to boost solar installations with domestic manufacturing in the country, government issued manufacturing-linked solar tenders but it hasn’t worked so well. Here are some industry views and voices which say why. ASHISH KHANNA, CEO & MD of Tata Power Solar and President, Tata Power (Renewables) Indian manufacturing can compete with any other country […] Read more
HERC Approves Proposal to Install 468 Solar Pumps in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy HERC has recently approved a petition filed by two Discoms in Haryana seeking the installation of grid-connected solar-powered pumps in the state. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has recently approved a petition filed by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), seeking the installation of grid-connected […] Read more