Record 33.6 GW of Wind and Solar Capacity Added to US Grid in 2020: BNEF Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has found that in a year faced with COVID-19, a record 33.6 GW of wind and solar capacity was added to the US grid in 2020. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and sharp economic contraction, the US clean energy sectors showed strong resilience in 2020, continuing a decade-long growth trend, BloombergNEF (BNEF) […] Read more
Welcome Back! CERC Order on Connectivity for RE projects With ISTS Connections Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy On February 20, in one of its more far-reaching orders since reconvening with the addition of a member legal, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released its new order on regulation 27 of the CERC (Grant of Connectivity, Long-term Access and Medium-term Open Access in inter-State Transmission and related matters) Regulations, 2009. The order […] Read more
EDF-R, Enbridge & wpd Begin Work on 448 MW Calvados Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, EIH S.à r.l, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc., a North American energy infrastructure company, and wpd, a European renewable energies company, are announcing the launch of construction activity on the Calvados offshore wind farm (Courseulles-sur-Mer). This announcement follows the finalisation of financing agreements between the consortium and its financial […] Read more
New Net-Metering cap Risks Stalling Rooftop Solar Progress in India: IEEFA Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new regulation that excludes rooftop solar systems over 10 kW from net metering could stall progress for rooftop solar targets of India A new regulation that excludes rooftop solar systems over 10 kilowatts (kW) from net metering will stall the adoption of larger installations in India, undermining progress towards the government’s rooftop solar target […] Read more
Wind, Solar Must Grow by 162 & 253 GW for Europe to Meet 2030 Emissions Target: WM Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report details that for Europe to meet the 2030 emissions target, dramatic changes are needed including increased wind and solar installations A new report by Wood Mackenzie details that while the new 2030 emissions target of Europe of seeing a 55 percent reduction over 1990 levels has made it the undisputed global leader […] Read more
Torrent Power Bids Rs 555 Cr to Take 51% in D&N Haveli, Daman & Diu Discoms Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Torrent Power has emerged as the highest bidder for the sale of 51 percent stake in Discoms in the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Torrent Power, the Rs 13,641 crore integrated power utility of the Torrent Group has announced that it has emerged as the highest bidder for the sale […] Read more
Solis Recommends Anti-Grid Surger in Solar Systems Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Solis recommends anti-grid surger in solar houses. Installation of multistage surge protection device (SPD), used with the correct SPD wiring method for different grid systems and high quality grid-tied inverters ensures the prevention of any unwanted discharge to facilities. Solis will promote the culture of anti- grid surge protection for residences and C&I roof that […] Read more
WAAREE Commissions 16 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra Under Agri-feeder Scheme Updated On Sat, Feb 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer WAAREE has announced the commissioning of a 16 MW ground-mounted solar project in Gavhankund, Maharashtra. The project was executed for Waacox Energy Pvt. Ltd. under the Agri feeder scheme of Maharashtra Govt for Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO). The new plant has developed under the support of the Chief Minister’s […] Read more
Hyundai Signs MoU for EV Battery Leasing Business, Strengthening EV Ecosystem Updated On Sat, Feb 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the South Korean government as well as logistics, battery, and mobility companies to demonstrate the electric vehicle (EV) battery leasing business. The MoU constitutes an agreement through which, Hyundai aims to foster an EV ecosystem by alleviating the […] Read more
