Siemens Gamesa Gets Firm Order for 376 MW Offshore Wind Project Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa received a firm order from partners Macquarie’s GIG and Swancor Renewable Energy for the 376 MW Formosa 2 offshore wind project. The launch of the 376 MW Formosa 2 offshore wind farm project in Taiwan took a step closer to construction after Siemens Gamesa RE announced that it has received a firm order […] Read more
Macquarie Acquires Additional Stake in Welsh Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Macquarie has reached an agreement with Siemens AG to acquire an additional 10 percent stake in Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm in Wales. Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) has reached an agreement with Siemens AG to acquire an additional 10 percent stake in Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm in Wales. Gwynt y […] Read more
Aditya Aluminium Commissions 24 MW Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Aditya Aluminium has set up a 24 MW solar power plant in Sambalpur district in Odisha. Aditya Aluminium, a unit of the Metals business of the Aditya Birla Group has set up a 24 MW solar power plant at Lapanga in Sambalpur district in Odisha. According to the firm, the project perfectly fits into the […] Read more
Need to Grab Rooftop Solar Opportunity with Right Policy Structure: Sushil Bansal Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar segment is still far behind achieving its target. The main reason behind this I believe is resistance from Discoms and inconsistent solar rooftop policies in every state. There is high potential in erstwhile slow-moving solar rooftop segment. Already there is awareness among rooftop consumers. The cost advantage is also present. There is […] Read more
To Meet Paris Climate Target 8x Higher Solar, Wind Needed: DNV GL Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Governments, businesses and society as a whole need to change the prevailing mindset from ‘business-as-usual’ to ‘business-as-unusual’ to fast-track the energy transition, says Ditlev Engel. In order to meet the targets of the Paris climate pact, there’s a need for taking extraordinary policy actions to promote renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), energy efficiency, new decarbonization […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Assam Tenders for Off-Grid Floating and Rooftop Solar Projects Worth 955 kW Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy APDCL has issued two tenders for setting up of rooftop solar projects and an off-grid floating solar power plant in Assam worth 955 kW capacity. The Assam Power Distribution Company (APDCL) has issued two tenders for setting up of rooftop solar projects and an off-grid floating solar power plant in the state worth a cumulative […] Read more
New York Finalises Contracts for 1700 MW Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy NYSERDA has finalised contracts with Equinor and Sunrise Wind (Ørtsed and Eversource) to deliver 1700 MW of offshore wind energy to New York. Governor of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has finalised contracts with Equinor Wind US for its 816 MW – […] Read more
AAP Challenges BJP to Match 200 Units of Free Electricity in Ruling States Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy AAP has challenged BJP to give 200 units of free electricity in any state it rules after a BJP spokesperson promised to give 5 times more benefits if voted to power The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has challenged the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) to give 200 units of free electricity in any state it rules, […] Read more
