Wind Energy now the top Source of Renewable Electricity in America Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy For the first time in history, wind turbines created more electricity than the longtime renewable champ, hydroelectric dams in the USA In 2019, the United States generated about 4.1 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. According to new figures from the US Energy Information Administration, 63 percent is still generated by fossil fuels, while 20 percent […] Read more
What India’s Large Storage Tender Means for Its Coal Thermal Sector Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal, despite its stubborn persistence to the country’s energy needs, might have seen the beginning of the end. The lead indicator? Prices discovered in the largest ever renewable plus storage tender by SECI. In August 2019, SECI, the country’s primary nodal agency for renewable energy auctions and purchases came out with a huge tender. On […] Read more
Acciona Posts 13.7% EBITDA for Energy Business Despite 9.5% Drop in Turnover Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Spanish conglomerate group Acciona has reported its financial figures for the financial year 2019, recording a net profit of EUR 352 million in 2019 (+7.2%) Spanish conglomerate group dedicated to the development and management of infrastructure and renewable energy – Acciona has reported its financial figures for the financial year 2019, recording a net profit […] Read more
GE Renewable Energy Wins Turbine Order for 300 MW Wind Project in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has received an order from the EDF-SITAC JV to supply and install 112 – 2.7 MW wind turbines at a 300 MW wind project in Gujarat, India. GE Renewable Energy has announced that it has received an order from the EDF-SITAC joint venture to supply and install 112 of its 2.7 MW […] Read more
Research Shows Pairing Wind With Storage Critical for RE Future Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report examines the use of energy storage for wind integration, covering existing and upcoming projects, the landscape, and expected market growth. A new report from Navigant Research examines the use of energy storage for wind integration, covering existing and upcoming projects, the competitive landscape, and expected market growth. The report, Optimizing Wind Power Plants with Energy Storage, […] Read more
Kerala Commission Approves Rs 2.83/kWh Tariff for 200 MW Wind Power Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Kerala Commission (KSERC) has approved the PSA between KSEB and SECI for the procurement of 200 MW wind power at a tariff of Rs 2.83/kWh. In its latest order, the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has approved the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) between the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Solar Energy […] Read more
The Perfect Storm 2020 Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Problems demanding solutions are piling up. How will India’s solar sector save 2020? Budget 2020, which carried the hopes of many leaders in the solar sector, has finally come and gone. Even as industry welcomed it with the usual platitudes of ‘good intent’, ‘long term planning’ and praise for the ‘higher allocation’ for renewable energy, […] Read more
India to be Electricity-Based Economy Eventually: RK Singh Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power Minister RK Singh has said that India is on route to becoming an electricity-based economy, as it embarks on power usage for cooking and running vehicles Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that India is on route to becoming an electricity-based economy, as it embarks on power […] Read more
Northland Power Expands Offshore Wind Pipeline in Asia Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Northland Power will acquire Dado Ocean Wind Farm, a development company with multiple early-stage offshore wind development sites in South Korea. Canadian firm Northland Power has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Dado Ocean Wind Farm, a development company with multiple early-stage offshore wind development sites near Chodo Island, off the south coast […] Read more
