Geronimo and Cargill Announce VPPA for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Geronimo Energy and Cargill have announced the execution of a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for the 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Illinois. Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, and Cargill have announced the execution of a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for the Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Coles County, Illinois. The contract marks the second renewable energy VPPA executed […] Read more
Floating Solar and Fishery Chalks Another Success in China with 120 MW plant Updated On Wed, Apr 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Months after the start of a 260 MW plant in China’s Anhui province that was made by China General Nuclear Power Group , that used floating solar and allowed fishery at the site, comes news of another 120 MW plant going online. The new plant is located at Cixi, in Zhejiang province of China.The plant, […] Read more
MNRE Invites EoI for Evaluating Components of PM KUSUM Scheme Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from reputed consultants and experts to undertake an evaluation of Component-A and Component-C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme. This scheme was launched during the month of March last year and has three components: […] Read more
The Woodmac Weekly Update on Renewable Energy Worldwide Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In the third of its weekly updates for the global renewables industry, Wood Mackenzie, the global research firm has shared its report for the week ending April 20. Solar and storage expected to see ~20% coronavirus impact compared to base case. Onshore wind impact is more muted in near-term, but cascading supply chain and construction […] Read more
Crashing Oil, Booming Solar. Possible? Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy While the slump in oil prices will have its own yet to be seen second, and third order effects, be it political stability in the middle east, or moves by the US and Russia to outflank each other, for India, this is the opportunity that needs to be taken with both hands. The country has […] Read more
Amid Lockdown, India to boost Discoms With Electricity Despite Dues Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Generation, transmission firms in India will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to Discoms despite their outstanding dues In India, the central public sector undertaking (CPSU) generation and transmission companies will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to distribution companies (Discoms) despite the huge outstanding dues. As […] Read more
Azelio Signs MoU in Chile for Energy Storage Supply to Mining Industry Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Azelio has signed an MoU with the Chilean company Industria Mecánica VOGT to assess energy storage projects for the mining industry in Latin America. Azelio has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chilean company Industria Mecánica VOGT (VOGT) to assess energy storage projects for the mining industry in Latin America. The MoU frameworks […] Read more
Electricity Act Amendments The Big Bang Reforms Solar Sector Needs Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The amendments proposed in the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 by the power ministry could be the big bang reforms the power sector, and by extension, the renewable energy sector in India, has been waiting for. If these go through without major changes, then some of the biggest roadblocks holding back the proper growth and […] Read more
Tender Issued for 45 MW Rooftop Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy MPMKVVCL has issued a tender, seeking eligible bidders for setting up of 45 MW of rooftop solar power projects in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL) has issued a tender, seeking eligible bidders for setting up of 45 MW of rooftop solar power projects in the state […] Read more