Is Corporate India Ready for Renewable Power Consumption? Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by WWF India reviews the progress made by Corporate & Industrial consumers globally and in India for renewable power procurement In India, commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers utilise 51 percent of the total generated power. Of this, a mere 3 percent is from renewable energy. A new WWF-India report, ‘Global Corporate Renewable […] Read more
Over 12 GW of Wind Power Projects Awarded so far: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that so far, bids for 15,100 MW of wind projects have been issued in India, out of which 12,162.50 MW capacity has already been awarded. Union Minister of State (IC) New & Renewable Energy, Power and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship RK Singh, in a recent written reply to a question in […] Read more
SECI Issues Amendments for 1.2 GW Renewables Tender Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has made few changes and extended the bid submission deadline for its 1.2 GW tender for setting up of ISTS-connected renewable projects The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced in its latest notification that it has made few changes and extended the bid submission deadline for its 1200 MW (1.2 GW) tender […] Read more
IIT-H Partners With Japanese Firm for Development of Li-ion Batteries Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy IIT-H has formed a collaboration with Japan-based ItsEV Inc, to develop Li-ion batteries for various applications including electric vehicles The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) has formed a collaboration with Japan-based ItsEV Inc, to develop lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion) for various applications including electric vehicles (EVs). A research group led by Surendra K. Martha, Associate […] Read more
MERC Approves Rs 2.52/kWh Tariff for Procurement of 500 MW Wind Power Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy MERC has approved the tariff of Rs 2.52/kWh for the procurement of 500 MW wind power as requested by the MSEDCL in its last petition. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has in its latest order approved the tariff of Rs 2.52/kWh for procurement of 500 MW wind power as requested by the Maharashtra State […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 7.5 GW Leh and Kargil Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for the development of a 7.5 GW solar projects in Leh and Kargil The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for the development of a 7.5 GW ultra mega solar […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Secures 448 MW Scottish Offshore Wind Order Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has received a firm order to supply wind turbines for the 448 MW NnG offshore wind power project in Scotland. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has announced that it has received a firm order to supply wind turbines for the 448 MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind power project, being […] Read more
Invenergy, EPM Sign Renewable Deal for 400 MW Capacity in Colombia Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy EPM has signed a strategic agreement with Invenergy to develop and build at least 400 MW of solar and wind projects in Colombia over the next 6 years. Colombian power utility Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with US-based Invenergy to develop and build at least 400 […] Read more
Energy Storage Contracts Down 34 Percent in Q3 2019 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy storage contracts in the third quarter of 2019, saw 23 contracts announced, marking a drop of 34 percent over the last four-quarter average of 35. Energy storage contracts in the third quarter of 2019, saw 23 contracts announced, marking a drop of 34 percent over the last four-quarter average of 35, according to GlobalData’s […] Read more