EDF Invites Indian Startups to Bring Innovative Solns for Electric World Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF will provide selected startups with support to help improve their reputation and project, along with accessibility to EDF network and expertise to develop further business opportunities, and enabling them to move from planning phase to commercial roll-out. The company will also provide visibility on EDF digital platforms, along with a cash prize of up […] Read more
Dropping Prices of Solar, Wind and Storage a Risk for Existing Coal, Gas: BNEF Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new analysis, solar PV and onshore wind are now the cheapest sources of new-build generation for at least two-thirds of the global population. The latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF) shows that the global benchmark levelised cost of electricity, or LCOE, for onshore wind and utility-scale PV, has fallen 9 percent […] Read more
ADB Grants $346 Mn Loan for Rural Electricity in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 346 million loan to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in Maharashtra. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 346 million loan to India to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in the state of Maharashtra. […] Read more
Offshore Wind Energy Major Ørsted Posts Strong Q1 Numbers Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ørsted has released its interim report for Q1 2020, reporting an operating profit of DKK 6.8 billion up 33 percent over the same quarter last year. Global offshore wind energy leader, Ørsted has released its interim report for the first quarter (Q1) of 2020. The firm has reported an operating profit (EBITDA) of DKK 6.8 […] Read more
India’s Electricity Demand to Shrink 1%, Discoms Losses to Rise by Rs 200 Bn: ICRA Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst the lockdown imposed across the country due to coronavirus, the demand slowdown is likely to lead to a de-growth of 1.0 percent in electricity demand for the full year of FY2021, as predicted by a leading credit rating agency, ICRA. The rating agency analysed after considering the full lockdown till May 3, 2020, partial […] Read more
Is Solar Market At Risk of Shutting Out Competition? Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the Coronavirus pandemic taking a heavy toll on renewable players also, it is interesting to see how the market is panning out in India. No one could have missed the frenetic efforts by the Ministry of new and Renewable Energy (MNRE), under whom the sector falls, to ensure obstacles are removed. And obstacles have […] Read more
Wpd Enters 600 MW Offshore Wind JV to bid in Taiwanese Tender Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy wpd has formed a JV with Taiwanese LeaLea Group, to develop a 600 MW offshore wind farm which is expected to be part of the third tender round in Taiwan. With several contracts, wpd is strengthening its presence and activities in Taiwan and intensifying its focus on this emerging energy market. Ahead of future tender […] Read more
MoP Extends Deadline for Comments on Draft Electricity Bill 2020 Updated On Tue, Apr 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy MoP has extended the deadline for submission of comments/ suggestions by the industry stakeholders on the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has written to all interested stakeholders i.e. CEA, CERC, state governments, Discoms, etc. informing them of the extension in the deadline for submission of comments/ suggestions on the draft […] Read more
ADB Approves $100 mn Loan for Development of Advanced BESS in Mongolia Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 100 million loan to help supply RE to Mongolia by installing its first large-scale advanced battery energy storage system (BESS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to help supply renewable energy to Mongolia by installing its first large-scale advanced battery energy storage system (BESS). […] Read more