EVs, Storage, Microgrids and Corporate PPAs to be Key Trends in 2020: GlobalData Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The power sector is witnessing significant changes. As 2019 draws to a close, Harminder Singh, Director of Power at data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key trends that will shape the industry in 2020, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). A. Electric vehicles “The adoption of electric vehicles […] Read more
EOI for 5 MW Solar Plant Issued by Dept of Defence Production Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Department of Defence Production has issued an EOI for commissioning of 5 MW grid-connected solar plant at the Varagaon Ordnance Factory in Maharashtra. The Ordnance Factory Board under the Department of Defence Production has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the commissioning of a 5 MW grid-connected solar power plant at the Varagaon […] Read more
Infrastructure Sector Makes the Case for Captive RE Policy and More Updated On Sat, Dec 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The infrastructure sector has urged the government to bring captive renewable policy and exempt from cross-subsidy charges to make renewable energy more viable The infrastructure sector has urged the government to bring captive renewable policy and exempt from cross-subsidy and transmission charges to make renewable energy more viable for those willing to set up clean energy plants beyond factory […] Read more
JERC Orders two UTs to Comply With RPO Targets Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy JERC has asked DNHPDCL and the electricity department of Daman & Diu to comply with the RPO targets set by the commission. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has been conducting suo-moto hearings in the matter of compliance of the Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) by the State of Goa and Union Territories. After its latest […] Read more
Solar Frontier Completes Financing for 210 MW California Solar Project Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar Frontier Americas has closed on the tax equity commitment and debt financing for its 210 MW Mustang Two solar project in Kings County, California. Solar Frontier Americas (SFA), the US-based renewable energy business of Idemitsu Kosan, has announced that it has closed on the tax equity commitment and debt financing for its 210 MW Mustang […] Read more
EDPR, ConnectGen Complete Acquisition of 3 Projects From First Solar Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy First Solar has announced that EDP Renewables and ConnectGen have completed the acquisition of 3 projects with a total nameplate design of 278 MW in the US. US-headquartered First Solar has announced that a partnership composed of EDP Renewables and ConnectGen has completed the acquisition of three projects with a total nameplate design of 278 megawatts (MW) in the […] Read more
AIIB Invests $46.7 mn in 100 MW Wind Farm in Kazakhstan Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy AIIB has approved a USD 46.7-million loan for the construction and operation of a 100-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in southern Kazakhstan. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced that its board has approved a USD 46.7-million loan for the construction and operation of a 100-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in southern Kazakhstan which, […] Read more
Skoda Installs 8.5 MW Rooftop Solar Plant at Pune Facility Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Skoda India has announced the installation of its 8.5 MW rooftop solar plant at the company’s Chakan facility near Pune. European Car major Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has announced the installation of its 8.5 MW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at the company’s Chakan facility near Pune. Last year, the company had inaugurated its first […] Read more
Azure Power’s $75 mn Private Placement Successfully Completed Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Azure Power has informed that its previously announced USD 75 million private placement has been completed, issued 6,493,506 equity shares to CDPQ Azure Power Global, a leading independent solar power developer in India, has informed that its previously announced USD 75 million private placement has been completed and that it has issued 6,493,506 equity shares […] Read more