EDF Secures PPA for 200 MW Solar Plus 180 MW Storage Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF has completed the signing of a 22-year PPA with NV Energy for a 200 MWac solar plus 180 MW, four-hour battery storage system in Nevada. EDF Renewables North America has announced that it has completed the signing of a 22-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NV Energy for a 200 megawatt (MWac) solar PV project coupled with a […] Read more
RBI Governor Hints at Power Sector Reforms Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy For the next wave of growth of renewables, fast-paced changes need to be implemented Recently, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shri Shaktikanta Das, addressed members of the National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), regarding whether dynamic shifts are underway in the Indian economy. Stating that the country’s power sector […] Read more
With SGD Extended by 1 Year, Manufacturer’s Eye BCD Announcement in August Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Following the recommendations of the DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) last week, the government has formally notified the extension of the Safeguard Duty (SGD) by a year on Chinese origin solar equipment. The extension, till July 29, 2021, seeks to protect Indian manufacturers from alleged dumping by Chinese firms. Interestingly, there is no mention […] Read more
REIL Tenders for Installation and O&M of Rooftop Solar Plants in Bihar Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has once again issued a tender for the commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar systems across various locations in Bihar. Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has once again issued a tender for the rate contract for commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar PV power systems across various locations in Bihar. The […] Read more
MNRE Issued Guidelines for Procurement of Round The Clock Power Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the guidelines for the procurement of Round The Clock power from renewable energy power projects, complemented with thermal power projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for the procurement of Round The Clock power from grid-connected renewable energy power projects, […] Read more
Farmers in UP City to get 160 Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Pilibhit agriculture department in UP is set to provide 160 solar pumps to farmers on subsidy, under the PM KUSUM scheme of the Union government. The Pilibhit agriculture department in Uttar Pradesh (UP) is set to provide 160 solar pumps to farmers on subsidy, under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme of the Union […] Read more
EV Industry a Rs 500 Billion Opportunity in India by 2025: Avendus Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a new report by Avendus Capital, the firm predicts that the EV industry in India could represent a Rs 500 billion opportunity by 2025. In a new report by Avendus Capital, the firm predicts that with the present and projected level of EV penetration in the country, the electric vehicle (EV) industry in India […] Read more
Shell & Total Still Investing Much More in Fossil Fuels Than RE: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy While Shell and Total are shifting towards RE technologies, around 90 percent of their capital continues to be spent on fossil fuels, finds a new report While Shell and Total are shifting towards renewable energy (RE) technologies, around 90 percent of their capital continues to be spent on fossil fuels, finds a new report from […] Read more
Iberdrola Improves bid for Infigen Takeover to €552.8 Million Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has announced that after its conditions were met by Infigen stakeholders, it has now upped its takeover bid for the firm to ~ EUR 552.8 million. Spanish energy conglomerate Iberdrola has announced that after its conditions were met by further acceptance of the takeover bid by shareholders of Australian renewable energy firm Infigen Energy, […] Read more
