Lightsource BP Finalises Contract With SEPTA for 43.8 MW Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SEPTA and Lightsource BP have signed a long-term power contract for two solar farms totaling 43.8 MW (dc) in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), among the largest transit agencies in the United States serving the Greater Philadelphia region, and Lightsource BP, a global leader in the development, financing and management of […] Read more
Amid Lockdown, India to boost Discoms With Electricity Despite Dues Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Generation, transmission firms in India will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to Discoms despite their outstanding dues In India, the central public sector undertaking (CPSU) generation and transmission companies will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to distribution companies (Discoms) despite the huge outstanding dues. As […] Read more
The Next Big Push. MNRE Unveils Moves to Push Manufacturing Updated On Sat, Apr 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Renewable energy sector, where private sector involvement has been considered critical to its growth and building further capacities, has got a new push, as far as manufacturing in India goes. This comes on the heels of the many efforts made last year to provide support for domestic manufacturing, fro the DCR (domestic content requirements) […] Read more
IEA Finalises $65 Mn Construction Contract for 150 MW Wind Project Updated On Fri, Apr 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEA has finalised a USD 65 million wind construction award in the state of Iowa. The award is for the construction of a 150 MW wind farm. The Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialised energy and heavy civil expertise, has announced that the Company finalised a USD 65 million […] Read more
Impact of COVID-19 on Operational Projects and Rooftop Solar: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects while rooftop solar projects have been the most adversely affected COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects as it depends on natural resources, i.e. wind and sunlight which has not been disrupted while at […] Read more
Large, Attractive And Safe. MNRE Secy’s Spirited Pitch for RE in India Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the MNRE, momentum for India’s ambitious renewable push will never be allowed to flag. Even at the time of COVID-19 pandemic. That was the message from Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), at a webinar tonite involving Sumant Sinha, Founder and CMD, ReNew Power, Nolty Theriot, Senior Vice President, Government […] Read more
MNRE to Promote Local Manufacturing, Export Hubs for RE: Anand Kumar Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE is planning to identify suitable land sites for RE manufacturing and export services hubs in the country to offset the impact of the COVID-19 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked state and port authorities to identify suitable land sites for renewable energy (RE) manufacturing and export services hubs in the country to offset the […] Read more
As Power Demand Slumps, RE Generators Brace For Impact Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The coronavirus pandemic has created some of the most unprecedented situations ever faced by the energy sector in India. For one, demand has never dropped off as steeply as it has in March. For possibly the first time ever in living memory, a slump in global oil prices has stopped delivering any revenue benefits to […] Read more
Electricity Storage Valuation Framework Updated On Wed, Apr 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity storage could be a crucial factor in the world’s transition to sustainable energy systems based on renewable sources. Yet electricity markets frequently fail to account properly for the system value of storage. This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) proposes a five-phase method to assess the value of storage and create viable […] Read more
