J-POWER USA Starts Work to Convert Retired Coal Facility Into new Solar and Storage Facilities Updated On Sat, Apr 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy J-POWER USA Development Co., Ltd. (“J-POWER USA“) and funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, LLC (“Fortress”) have agreed to jointly pursue development of Birchwood Solar, a 50 MWac solar plant and Birchwood Storage, a 190 MWac, energy storage facility. These projects would convert Birchwood Power, a coal plant which has been in operation since November, 1996 […] Read more
RERC Invites CSR Funding to Energise Schools in Rajasthan With Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a follow up to its draft order issued on February 10, regarding provision of solar plants at schools that are off grid or have very poor grid connectivity, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in an order on March 25, has responded to suggestions as well as queries from stakeholders. The order has followed […] Read more
Rooftop Solar + Storage From Batteries and EVs in India’s near-future: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Apr 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Policymakers must build the framework required for combining rooftop solar with battery storage and EVs to meet India’s 2030 targets Policymakers and regulators must build the framework required for combining rooftop solar with battery storage and electric vehicles (EVs) to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a sustainable, energy-secure future, according to a new […] Read more
Unsustainable. 128 Non-functional Solar Plants in J&K due to Callous Attitude Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a scathing indictment of the way taxpayer money is allowed to be wasted, including in renewable energy, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted the shocking state of 128 solar plants in J&K (Jammu and Kashmir). Set up at police establishments, these plants have been non-functional since 2014 due to non-settlement of payment […] Read more
Nextracker Awarded Master Supply Agreement by Solaria to Supply 125 MW of Smart Solar Trackers Across Spain Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Nextracker, a Flex company, announced that is has been selected by Solaria Energía Medio Ambiente (SOLARIA) to supply 125 megawatts of its world-leading solar tracker technology, NX Horizon™ for numerous project sites in Spain. Solaria will utilize Nextracker’s smart solar tracker technology, NX Horizon, to maximize performance and minimize operational costs. The announcement comes as Spain […] Read more
CESL Ties up With CSC SPV to Build Demand for EVs; Design Solar & Battery Storage Solns Updated On Sat, Mar 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), today signed an agreement with CSC e Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) to create demand aggregation for electric mobility, solar, energy efficiency solutions and other initiatives of CESL. The agreement was signed between Ms Mahua Acharya, MD & CEO, […] Read more
Wind and Solar Can Improve Energy Security and Independence in Albania Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy IRENA’s renewables readiness assessment offers Albania recommendations to align energy policy with growth and climate agendas A new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that Albania could significantly improve its energy security and reduce energy system vulnerability to climate impacts by deploying its vast solar and wind resources. Full exploration of national […] Read more
RERC Yields to Objections, Extends Net-Metering Benefits Till June 30 Updated On Thu, Mar 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy RERC has now announced that all rooftop solar Net-Metering agreements upto June 30, 2021, will be honoured for their contract durations. The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has announced that after receiving comments and objections from stakeholders on its draft Regulations for Grid-Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems, 2020, it will now work again on […] Read more
NIPSCO and Invenergy Sign 250 MW Solar Energy Build Transfer Agreement Updated On Fri, Mar 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Agreement is the latest addition in NIPSCO’s electric generation transition bringing more affordable, clean energy to customers Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., and Invenergy, a leading developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced that they have signed a build transfer agreement to bring 250 megawatts (MW) […] Read more
