Solar Manufacturers Support Vocal-for-Local Program; Seek Level-Playing Field Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The country’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, including RenewSys, Vikram Solar and Webel Solar, have extended their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for Vocal-for-Local program. However, they sought level-playing field for all irrespective of the area within the country. By welcoming the government’s move, Avinash Hiranandani, Global CEO & Managing Director of […] Read more
AES Selected for 2 Solar Plus Storage Projects in Hawaii Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy AES Distributed Energy has been selected by HECO to develop and operate two new utility-scale solar plus storage facilities on O’ahu, Hawaii. AES Distributed Energy (AES DE), a division of the AES Corporation, has been selected by the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) to develop and operate two new utility-scale solar plus storage facilities on O’ahu, Hawaii. Combined, these two projects are expected to generate a total […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Confirms Order for 496 MW Offshore Wind Plant Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has received the firm order for 62 of its 8 MW turbines for the 496 MW Bay of Saint Brieuc offshore wind power plant in France. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has received the firm order from Ailes Marine, an affiliate of Iberdrola, for 62 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines for 496 MW […] Read more
PPA for Thermal Plant with Adani Power in MP Raises Important Questions Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The May 27 announcement by Adani Power of a 1320 MW thermal power deal in Madhya Pradesh raises more questions than it answers. The company’s subsidiary Pench Thermal Energy (MP) has signed a 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with MP Power Management Company (MPPMCL) for procurement of 1230 MW of electricity on long term […] Read more
We are on Track to reach 2 GW Renewable Development in India: Harmanjit Nagi Updated On Fri, May 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy We are strongly committed to renewable development in India, with 2GW of renewable capacity targeted by 2022 through wind, solar and hydro projects. I’m happy to say we are on track to reach this target. Thanks to new opportunities in 2019 and early 2020, we now have significant pipeline of renewable projects under development: 1 […] Read more
R.K. Singh: The 5 Point Checklist for 2020 Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister R.K. Singh will complete 3 years of his association with the Power Ministry on September 3 this year. 2020 could be the year that defines his tenure. Ever since his appointment as the Minister of Power (Independent Charge) in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet, he has found himself in the idle of […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for EPC Package for 600 MW Solar PV Projects Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has invited bids for the EPC Package with land for the development of ISTS grid-connected solar PV projects up to 600 MW capacity. NTPC Ltd has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB), inviting bids from eligible bidders for the EPC Package with land for the development of ISTS grid-connected solar PV projects up […] Read more
Alliant Energy Planning for 6 Solar Projects Worth 675 MW in Wisconsin Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Alliant Energy has announced its plans to acquire and advance 675 MW of solar projects in mostly rural areas in six counties of Wisconsin. Alliant Energy has announced its plans to acquire and advance 675 megawatts (MW) of solar projects in mostly rural areas in six Wisconsin counties: Grant, Jefferson, Richland, Rock, Sheboygan and Wood. […] Read more
Biggest Fall in Global Energy Investments in History due to COVID-19: IEA Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investments in history, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) The COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investments in history, with spending expected to plunge in every major sector this year – from fossil fuels to […] Read more
