The Solar Rush in the Middle East Picks Pace Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2013, when the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, was launched near Dubai with 13 megawatts of capacity, like in most projects in the region, the ambitions were grand. In 15 years, it was expected to expand to 3,000 MW, with a target to supply the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) […] Read more
Power Plant Tenders Down 28 percent in Q4 2019, Indian Firms Ahead of Rest Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power plant tenders in the fourth quarter of 2019 saw 291 tenders announced, marking a drop of 28 percent over the last four-quarter average of 404 Power plant tenders in the fourth quarter of 2019 saw 291 tenders announced, marking a drop of 28 percent over the last four-quarter average of 404, according to GlobalData’s […] Read more
PepsiCo Targeting 100% Renewable Electricity in the US Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy PepsiCo plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its US direct operations this year, covering nearly half of its total global electricity consumption Some of America’s favourite snacks and beverages – from Lay’s and SunChips to bubly, Gatorade and Pepsi – will soon be made using electricity from renewable sources, such as wind and solar. […] Read more
KERC favours BESCOM in Tariff Dispute With Emmvee Solar Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In an order that was published yesterday, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has ruled to dismiss a petition by Emmvee Solar Systems, against BESCOM (Bangaloire Electricity Supply Company Limited). The key issue was Emmvee Solar’s contention that by denying it a tariff of Rs 9.56 as per the PPA it signed with BESCOM on 27.02.2016, […] Read more
Electricity Procurement Contracts Down 11% in December 2019: Report Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity procurement contracts in December 2019 saw 47 contracts announced, marking a drop of 11 percent over the last 12-month average of 53, according to a new database. Electricity procurement contracts in December 2019 saw 47 contracts announced, marking a drop of 11 percent over the last 12-month average of 53, according to GlobalData’s power […] Read more
Tender Issued for 4 MW Floating Solar Project With BESS in Andaman Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an RfS for the selection of SPDs for setting up of 4 MW floating solar project with a 2 MW/1MWh BESS at the Kalpong Dam in North Andaman. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for the selection of solar power developers (SPDs) for setting […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of a 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar-wind hybrid power projects in India under Tranche-III. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of a 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar-wind hybrid power projects in India under Tranche-III. The […] Read more
GERC Approves Rs 2.80/Unit Tariff for 202.6 MW of Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy GERC has approved the tariff of Rs 2.80 per unit obtained by GUVNL for the procurement of power from 202.6 MW grid-connected wind power projects in Gujarat. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), in its latest order, has approved the tariff of Rs 2.80 per unit obtained by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) via […] Read more
Efficiency in Focus as MERC Declines Adani Plea On RE Pricing for Mumbai Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulation Commission, in its order dated January 8 has disposed of the plea by Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) on tariff for the renewable energy it planned to purchase to meet the city’s RPO obligations and broader energy needs. The plea by AEML, which pitched for sourcing 700 MW of RE power […] Read more
