Ørsted and Northumbrian Water Sign UK’s First Offshore Wind Corporate PPA Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Corporate PPA will deliver approximately 100GWh per year of renewable electricity from the offshore wind farm to Northumbrian Water consumption sites. Ørsted has signed a long-term agreement with the Northumbrian Water Group that will see the water company take almost a third of its renewable energy demand from Race Bank offshore wind farm. The […] Read more
EverSource Capital and NIIF to Invest $330 Mn in CDC’s Ayana Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy This investment is a part of CDC’s commitment to invest a further $ 1.7 billion in India and neighbouring countries over the next three years. EverSource Capital (a joint venture between Everstone Capital and Lightsource BP) and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund of India (NIIF) have announced a partnership with UK-based Finance Institution CDC […] Read more
Deloitte India Proposes Road Map for Achieving EV Ambition Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Development of a robust ecosystem key to EV adoption. Professional services firm Deloitte India has suggested a road map showcasing the ways through which the country can achieve its ambitious targets for e-mobility. India’s pledge to reduce carbon emission by 33 to 35 percent until 2030 solicits emerging automotive technologies and alternative fuel, especially in […] Read more
Dairy Industry Exemplary to Exploit Solar Process Heat Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy At 176.4 million tonnes annually, India is the global milk and milk products producer. There are over 1,200 large, medium & small dairy industries. The dairy industry is dominated by the co-operative sector with 60% of the installed processing capacity in this sector. Milk processing in India constitutes around 35% of total milk production, of […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Second Phase of FAME Scheme with Outlay of Rs 10,000 Cr Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union cabinet has approved the second phase of the FAME scheme with an incentive layout of Rs 10,000 crores. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for the implementation of the Rs 10,000-crore Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME-II) scheme for promotion […] Read more
MTCIL Signs 15 Year Agreement For IRU Fiber Lease in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The first route spans 50 Kms from Kalwa to Padgha. The deal will result in near 100% network uptime from Kalwa (Mumbai) to Padgha link. Sterlite Power’s Convergence business which manages the fiber network of Maharashtra Transmission Communication Infrastructure Link (MTCIL), a joint venture between Sterlite Technologies Ltd and MSETCL (Maharashtra State Energy Transmission Company Ltd) […] Read more
JinkoSolar builds momentum for Transition to Mono PERC Modules in India Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar claims to have repositioned itself as a premium market leader in India, especially in the mono PERC technology segment. China-based JinkoSolar has posted its best quarterly result ever in India, with sales performing positively in Q4, delivering close to 160 MW panels. The company says it has achieved a 24% market share in the […] Read more
Retrofit Transmission Lines and Wind Turbines to Avoid Bird Collision : MNRE Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Transmission agencies and wind energy developers may identify critical power transmission lines and wind energy farms passing through the GIB habitats and accordingly take up risk mitigation measures against bird hits. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order with compliance to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes (MOEF&CC) […] Read more
Maldives Steps Up Renewable Adoption With 5 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 5MW solar system will be developed under design, build, finance, own, operate, and transfer basis. The Government of the Republic of Maldives is implementing the “Accelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renewable Energy (ASPIRE)” Project and has invited bids from investors for installation of 5MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power System in the Greater Malé Region […] Read more