Power Insights from China For 2020-Surge for Wind, Solar, Consumption Up 3.1% Updated On Thu, Jan 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy On January 19, China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) released data on electricity consumption for the full year (2020). And the numbers are surprising, in more ways than one. The big surprise of 2020 was the newly installed capacity of power sources. At 190.87 million kilowatts, these included 13.23 million kilowatts of hydropower, 71.67 million kilowatts […] Read more
FTM Storage Costs to Decline 30% by 2025 in Asia Pacific: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy All-in FTM battery storage system costs in Asia Pacific markets could decline by more than 30 percent by 2025, as per Wood Mackenzie. All-in front-of-the-meter (FTM) battery storage system costs in Asia Pacific markets could decline by more than 30 percent by 2025, according to research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. Storage system prices fell […] Read more
RUMSL Tenders for DPR of 950 MW Solar & 600 MW Floating Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) has released the RfP for the Preparation of DPR for the development of identified Solar Parks in Madhya Pradesh RUMSL, a Joint Venture formed between Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL), has issued a tender to select firms to prepare […] Read more
Oxford University Study Predicts 10% Renewable Share in Africa By 2030 Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Africa, which has for some time now carried the tag of ‘promising‘ for non hydro renewable energy, might yet be the continent with the lowest share of non hydro renewable energy by 2030. Even as some countries within the continent will break away from the rest to have a much more robust contribution from solar […] Read more
3rd Deadline Extension for Empanelment of Agencies in E-Mobility Space Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has, for the third time, extended its EOI for empanelment of agencies for work on business opportunities in the e-mobility space The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has, for now, the third time, extended its EOI for empanelment of agencies for the identification & implementation of business opportunities in the electric mobility (e-mobility) […] Read more
Bengal Finally Opens Up Net Metering For Homes, With 5 KW Limit Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy West Bengal, a perennial laggard on the renewable energy front, and a huge defender of coal fired energy to boot, has finally started taking its first tentative steps towards more renewable energy. The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has finally allowed net metering for individual households from 1 KW, upto a limit of 5 […] Read more
Pepsico Sets new Goal to cut Carbon Emissions by More Than 40% by 2030 Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Pepsico has set an ambitious new goal to cut carbon emissions by more than 40% by 2030 – more than doubling its previous climate objective. Climate action can’t wait. Today we’re more than doubling our climate goal and pledging net-zero emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement target. Learn more here: https://t.co/JDxtyOzVFn #ClimateAmbition […] Read more
NTPC Subsidiary Commissions 50 MW Solar Project in Kerala Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has announced that its subsidiary – THDC India has begun commercial operation of its maiden solar power project in Kerala NTPC Ltd has announced that its subsidiary – THDC India has successfully commissioned its maiden solar power project in the state of Kerala, and has begun its commercial operation. In a corporate filing, […] Read more
Canadian Solar Breaks Ground on 300 MW Solar Plus 561 MWh Storage Project in California Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, completed the sale of the Slate project to Goldman Sachs Renewable Power (GSRP). The project is a 300 MWac solar plus 140.25 MW / 561 MWh storage project located in Kings County, California, and has commenced construction. Canadian Solar’s majority-owned energy storage subsidiary, System Solutions and […] Read more
