Tesla and PG&E Break Ground on 182.5 MW BESS System in California Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tesla and PG&E have announced that construction work has begun on the 182.5 MW lithium-ion BESS at PG&E’s electric substation in Moss Landing, California. Tesla and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have announced that construction work has begun on the 182.5-megawatt (MW) lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) at PG&E’s electric substation in Moss Landing in […] Read more
US-based AES Corp Expands Footprint in Brazilian Renewable Sector Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The AES Corporation has agreed to acquire an 18.5% interest in AES Tietê and will own 42.85 percent of the shares in the Brazilian renewable company US-based energy company The AES Corporation has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, AES Brasil has agreed to acquire an 18.5 percent economic interest in AES Tietê from BNDES Participações. Under […] Read more
RBI Governor Hints at Power Sector Reforms Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy For the next wave of growth of renewables, fast-paced changes need to be implemented Recently, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shri Shaktikanta Das, addressed members of the National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), regarding whether dynamic shifts are underway in the Indian economy. Stating that the country’s power sector […] Read more
SABIC Chemical Plant in Spain Will be the 1st to Operate on 100% RE Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The polycarbonate facility of SABIC in Spain is all set to become the world’s 1st large scale chemical plant to will run entirely on renewable energy The polycarbonate facility of SABIC in Spain is all set to become the world’s first large scale chemical production plant to run entirely (100 percent) on renewable energy after it agreed […] Read more
Iberdrola, SEAT and VW Partner up to Boost E-Mobility in Spain Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution (VGSD) have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly promote e-mobility in Spain. Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution (VGSD) have reinforced their commitment to the electrification of transport with the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly promote the deployment of sustainable mobility and e-mobility […] Read more
Government Keen on Removing Duty Concessions for Wind Turbine Parts Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is looking to withdraw the customs duty concessions that are offered to wind power developers for importing wind turbine parts Hot on the heels of the announcement that the safeguard duty (SGD) on Chinese origin solar equipment will be extended for another year, reports have surfaced that the government is now looking to […] Read more
ICRA Predicts 120-125 GW RE Capacity in India by December 2022 Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy ICRA believes that the overall medium to long term outlook for the RE sector remains strong – supported by competitive tariffs, policies and schemes According to ICRA, capacity addition in the renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to remain subdued at about 8 GW in FY2021 given the continued execution challenges amid COVID-19, because of […] Read more
EDP, Galp, Vestas and More to Asses Green Hydrogen Feasibility in Portugal Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDP, Galp, Martifer, REN, Vestas and several European partners will assess the feasibility of the H2 Sines project, which aims to implement an industrial cluster for green hydrogen production based in the city of Sines in Portugal. EDP, Galp, Martifer, REN, Vestas and several European partners will assess the feasibility of the H2 Sines project, […] Read more
1st Floating Wind Farm in the World now Fully Operational Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy WindFloat Atlantic is now fully operational, and with a total installed capacity of 25 MW it is the world’s first semi-submersible floating wind farm WindFloat Atlantic is now fully operational and supplying clean energy to Portugal’s electrical grid. Following the connection of the last of the three platforms to the 20 m export cable connecting […] Read more
