Amendments in Electricity Rules Add Clarity On Energy Storage, Open Access Charges Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a notification on changes to the Electricity Rules for Consumers, the government has sought to add a level of clarity on charges payable by consumers, as well as the status of energy storage systems. Limit To Open Access Charges The notification starts off by establishing a limit of 20% of the cost of supply […] Read more
Southeast Asia’s RE Firm ACEN to Add 700 MW Solar & Wind Energy in 2023 Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Just as the Philippines is aiming to raise the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix to 35% by the end of this decade and 50% by 2040, its renewable energy conglomerate ACEN Corporation is looking to operationalise 700 MW of solar and wind energy projects in 2023. ACEN is the energy platform […] Read more
Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML) Tender for 1500 MW Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy In order to double its renewable share in the present offering to consumers, Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) – a DISCOM under Adani Group – has issued a tender for the purchase of 1500 MW of power from grid connected renewable energy plants. Of this, 750 MW will be under greenshoe option. The AEML notification […] Read more
EDF Renewables & Munich Re’s MEAG to Invest in US Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The United States is witnessing unprecedented growth in renewable energy. In a key development, EDF Renewables North America and MEAG, acting in its capacity as Munich Re’s global asset manager, announced the closing on a strategic investment whereby a subsidiary of Munich Re acquired a 50% stake in two renewable energy projects in California. The […] Read more
DWSS Floats 8.7 MW of Solar Tender to Power Water Supply Systems in Punjab Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy State-owned Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS) has invited bids to install 8.7 MW capacity solar projects at 970 rural piped water supply systems in Punjab. The last date for submitting the bid for this DWSS solar tender is January 12, 2023, and the bid will be opened on January 13, 2023. The scope […] Read more
World Bank Approves $311 Million for Renewable Energy in West Africa Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The World Bank has cleared the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE) for the West African region with an approval of $311 million that will be financed through its agency – International Development Association (IDA). The new project is expected to benefit the existing and prospective power consumers in the participating countries of Chad, […] Read more
China’s Biggest Energy Storage Facility Goes Live Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy A stand-alone energy storage station that has a capacity of 200 MW/400 MWh has been connected to the grid in China’s Ningxia. Chinese conglomerate behind the project Hithium Energy Storage made the announcement. Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd., is a high-tech enterprise formally established in 2019, specializing in the R&D, production and sales […] Read more
Growatt Has New Advanced Battery For Global Energy Storage Applications Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Global distributed energy solution provider, Growatt has announced the release of one-fits-all APX HV Battery which it claims to be a leading innovation in performance, operation, protection and installation. Integrated with the soft-switching parallel connection technology, the new battery solution contributes more energy by eliminating the effect of the energy mismatch between packs. Growatt held […] Read more
Solar+BESS Project in Palau by Philippines’ Altenergy Headed Towards Completion Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Philippines-based leading distributor of solar photovoltaic products and battery storage solutions Alternergy has shared that a solar PV and battery storage project in the Republic of Palau, is headed towards completion. The project will kickstart in April next year. Alternergy has investments spanning across RE technologies- solar, wind, hydro. At the same time, it is […] Read more