The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
ADB Grants $451 Mn to Strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the CKIC in Tamil Nadu The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu, […] Read more
Cabinet Gives its Approval for Renewable Pact Signed With Guinea Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a pact signed between India and Guinea in the field of renewable energy. The Union Cabinet on November 6, 2019, gave ex-post facto approval to a pact signed between India and Guinea in the field of renewable energy. “The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval for the MoU (memorandum of […] Read more
EESL to Host Inspire 2019, With Focus on Energy Security and Sustainability Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to foster a conducive ecosystem for sustainable energy through innovation, EESL will host INSPIRE 2019 from November 11 to 12, 2019, in Mumbai. In a bid to foster a conducive ecosystem for sustainable energy through innovation, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) a joint-venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Government of […] Read more
Enel Begins Work on 280 MW Wind Facility in South Africa Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Enel has started construction in South Africa of its Karusa and Soetwater wind farms, with an installed capacity of 140 MW each. Enel, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA, has started construction in South Africa of its Karusa and Soetwater wind farms, with an installed capacity of 140 MW each. The plants, which […] Read more
French Energy Major EDF Bets on Storage With Pivot Power Buy Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy French utility EDF continues to invest in a future where it expects storage to play a critical role, by acquiring UK battery storage firm Pivot Power. For EDF, the acquisition is another step in its effort to become a large scale storage firm. The takeover of Pivot Power also follows EDF’s acquisition in September 2018 […] Read more
Piaggio, Sun Mobility Partner for Swappable Battery Technology Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy “SUN Mobility’s battery swapping solution will help us in fulfilling our vision of creating a sustainable mobility ecosystem without having to worry about the energy infrastructure,” Graffi added. Piaggio Vehicles, a pioneer of 3-wheeler goods transportation in India, has entered into a partnership with Bengaluru-based Sun Mobility on Tuesday to launch the commercial vehicle range […] Read more
ABS to Install World’s Biggest Floating Wind Turbine Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is expected to go online by the end of this year. ABS, a leading class society for floating offshore wind, is installing the world’s largest floating wind turbine of 8.4 MW capacity. Commenting on the development, ABS, Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki said “ABS has supported innovation in offshore energy since […] Read more
Tata Power Forms New Arm to Set Up 10,000 Microgrids by 2026 Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the newly formed company, TP Renewable Microgrid Ltd, will be operated and managed by the Tata Power itself, while the Rockefeller Foundation will provide technical support to the offshoot for achieving its objective. Utility giant Tata Power on Monday announced the formation of its new arm, TP Renewable Microgrid Ltd, with an aim to […] Read more