Lightsource bp Signs Power Contract for 153 MW Solar Project in Texas Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has secured a proxy generation power purchase agreement (pgPPA) with the Capital Solutions unit of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), in partnership with Nephila Climate. The pgPPA is for electricity generated by Lightsource bp’s 153 megawatt Briar Creek solar farm, located in Navarro County, Texas. A pgPPA is an innovative renewable energy […] Read more
VSL Awarded Contract for Hybrid Tampen Floating Wind Farm Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Kværner has awarded VSL the contract for the post-tensioning works for the 11 floating concrete hulls for wind power turbines of the Hywind Tampen project in Norway. VSL will be responsible for the post-tensioning works of the semi-submersible concrete structures which will require installation of vertical post-tensioning tendons in the hulls with the length up […] Read more
Electricity Demand to Grow 6-7% in FY’22; Discom Finances to Remain Challenged: ICRA Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The all India electricity demand is expected to witness a growth of 6-7% in FY’22 against an estimated decline of 2.5% in FY’21, as per ICRA The all India electricity demand is expected to witness a growth of 6 percent – 7 percent in FY2022 against an estimated decline of 2.0 percent – 2.5 percent […] Read more
Electricity Generation From Renewables Increased 6.9 percent in Nov’20: Ind-Ra Updated On Thu, Dec 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy India Ratings has detailed that the electricity generation from renewables in November 2020 increased by 6.9 percent yoy to 9.2 BU. In its latest power sector report, India Ratings (Ind-Ra) has detailed that the electricity generation from renewables sources in November 2020 increased by 6.9 percent yoy to 9.2 billion units. The report also highlighted […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions Rooftop Solar Plant at its Manufacturing Facility Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has commissioned a 919.73 kWp rooftop solar plant at its manufacturing facility in Falta, West Bengal. Vikram Solar, a leading module manufacturer and comprehensive EPC solutions and rooftop solar service provider, has announced that it has commissioned a rooftop solar plant at its manufacturing facility in Falta, West Bengal earlier this month. The […] Read more
Delay in Imposition of BCD on Solar Equipment Impacting Investments: CII Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy CII has urged the finance ministry to impose the BCD on solar equipment, stressing that the delay in implementation is impacting investments. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in a written memorandum to the Ministry of Finance has urged the ministry to impose the planned basic custom duty (BCD) on solar equipment as announced in the last general budget, stressing […] Read more
R.K Singh Pushes For Consumer Rights in Power, With Electricity Rules 2020 Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Power Sector finally sees a much delayed turn towards becoming more consumer centric, with the promulgation of a set of rules and obligations under the “Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020” issued today. Announcing the new rules today, R.K.Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, said, […] Read more
Drop In Blade Manufacturing Costs Changing Wind Energy Supply Chains- GWEC Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has explained the transformations in the Global Wind Blade Supply Chain Update 2020. According to GWEC Market Intelligence, wind blades are one of the vital and expensive components of a wind turbine, and reduced production costs will improve the supply chain. Having the right supply chain strategy is crucial […] Read more
China & India to Lead Revival of Electricity Demand in 2021: IEA Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy After experiencing its biggest decline in decades, global electricity demand is expected to rebound in 2021, led by growth in China & India After experiencing its biggest decline in decades, global electricity demand is expected to rebound modestly in 2021, led by growth in China, India and other emerging economies, according to a new report […] Read more
