Pandemic is Hurting but not Halting Global Renewable Growth: IEA Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The COVID-19 Pandemic will force 2020 to witness the first annual decline in new renewable additions in 20 years, but their growth is expected to bounce back next year. The world is set to build fewer wind turbines, solar plants and other installations that produce renewable electricity this year because of the impact of the […] Read more
PG&E Poised to Expand Energy Storage Capacity by 423 MW Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy PG&E has requested approval of five energy storage projects totaling 423 MW, in a filing with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has requested approval of five energy storage projects totaling 423 megawatts (MW), in a filing with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The projects are intended to […] Read more
Tender Issued for Rooftop Solar Systems at Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Limited has issued a tender for rooftop solar PV systems worth approximately 340 kWp at government buildings under HDMC area The Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Limited (HDSCL), Karnataka has issued a tender for the commissioning of rooftop solar PV systems worth approximately 340 kWP on discount over retail tariff basis on […] Read more
Shocker! ACME Bows Out From Rajasthan Project With Record Low Tariffs Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy After surprising the world, and setting the stage for a period of record low tariffs in India with its bid at Rs 2.44 kWh for a SECI project in Rajasthan, the winner, ACME Solar, has opted to cancel the project. It had won the 600-Mw project in Rajasthan at a historic low rate of Rs […] Read more
Myanmar’s 1.06 GW Solar Tender – An Opportunity for Indian Developers Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) of Myanmar has recently issued tender inviting bids from solar photovoltaic (PV) developers for the construction of multiple solar power plants across the country, with an aggregate 1.06 GW of capacity. Moreover, Myanmar’s Power Ministry is looking to build approx. 30 large-scale ground-mounted solar power plants with capacities […] Read more
Mexican Govt Blames COVID-19 for Seizing Renewables Energy Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Mexican government has cited the coronavirus pandemic as a justification for new rules that will reduce the role of renewable energy in the energy mix The Mexican government has cited the coronavirus pandemic as a justification for new rules that will reduce the role of renewable energy like solar and wind power, granting a […] Read more
Grid (In) Stability in Focus At Accenture’s Digitally Able Grid Survey Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than nine in 10 executives (95%) believe that climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions has been a contributing factor to increased extreme weather events that their electricity networks have experienced over the past 10 years, according to new research from Accenture. In addition, 90% believe an expected rise in severe weather poses an […] Read more
2020-When Energy Storage Got Serious in India Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The recent win for Renew Power in the round the clock power tender for 400 MW at Rs 2.90 kWh marked a huge turning point for storage in India too. For one, the renewable+ storage combination as a way to get power at all hours possibly, and at scale, is no longer a possibility that […] Read more
Former Union Secretary of MORTH Vijay Chhibber Appointed as EPTA’s Director General Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has appointed Vijay Chhibber, former Union Secretary of MORTH, as its new Director General with effect from April 08, 2020. In his new role, Chhibber will be primarily responsible for engaging with stakeholders to further the goal of reliable 24×7 power supply through development of least-cost transmission system […] Read more
