CDPQ Increases Stake, now Majority Stakeholder in Azure Power Updated On Wed, Mar 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced that CDPQ has acquired additional shares of AZRE, to become a majority stakeholder in the India solar power developer. Azure Power Global Limited (AZRE), a leading independent solar power developer in India, has announced that Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global institutional investor, has acquired additional shares […] Read more
Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Coal in the US Last Month Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February In the dead of winter, renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February. Specifically, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) new […] Read more
Eversource, National Grid Propose Transmission Solutions for Greater Boston Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy National Grid & Eversource have submitted proposals for transmission solutions that will provide Greater Boston with enhanced electricity reliability National Grid and Eversource have announced that they have submitted a range of proposals for transmission solutions that will provide Greater Boston with enhanced electricity reliability, increasing capacity for the flow of new clean energy resources, […] Read more
Huawei’s 10 Smart PV Trends for 2025 Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy With Solar Energy coming into its own in the past 5 years, talk is already about the massive impact it can have on the energy grid. Smart PV’s (Photovoltaics) is a must, with higher share of solar energy, without disrupting grid stability. Hence, the new term, Smart PV’s. Huawei, a global leader in the inverters […] Read more
DNV GL Makes New Mobile Solution for Testing Controllers Updated On Sat, Mar 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy DNV GL, a global quality assurance and risk management company, has successfully tested the first project through its mobile test stand solution for renewable energy park controllers. The company has assessed the German OEM EnoEnergy’s Gridmaster park controller. The park controllers coordinate tasks between components in the wind and solar farms to optimize the power […] Read more
Adani Green Arm Commissions 50 MW Wind Project Updated On Sat, Mar 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad headquartered Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) said that it has commissioned another 50 MW wind energy project through its wholly-owned subsidiary Adani Green Energy (MP) Ltd on March 05, 2020. The project has been commissioned under the 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) at a tariff […] Read more
Govt Extends Phase-II of Atal Jyoti Yojana Till Mar 2021; EESL to Float New Tender Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy After subdued progress in the installation of solar street lights, the Government has extended the second phase of its Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) for a period of one year till March 31, 2021. The move came after the instructions issued by the Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Department on continuation and extension of public funded ongoing schemes. […] Read more
Public Tenders Added 80% of Current Renewable Capacity in Latin America, Caribbean Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has found that over 80% of current renewable energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean has been driven by public tenders and auctions. On the occasion of Mexico WindPower 2020, the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published a joint report Competitive Processes for […] Read more
GERC Cautioned for Delaying Open Access Regulations by APTEL Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Indian Captive Power Producer’s Association, which had filed a complaint at APTEL (Appelate Tribunal for Electricity) against the stat regulator in Gujarat, earned a moral victory with the APTEL bench agreeing with them. Their key contention? That the Gujarat power regulator or Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) had been amiss in its failure […] Read more
