MNRE to Soon Issue Relief Guidelines for Solar Projects Delayed By Coronavirus Updated On Sat, Feb 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to save renewable energy developers from expected delays in project commissioning on the back of lack of supply from China due to spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will provide extra time for such developers. The move is expected to be in line with the earlier clarification […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 1200 MW ISTS-Connected Solar Projects in India Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has invited online bids for the selection of solar power developers for setting up 1200 MW solar PV power projects anywhere in India. NTPC Ltd has invited online bids from eligible bidders for the selection of solar power developers for setting up 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar PV power projects anywhere in India. The last date for submission of bids is March 19, 2020, and the techno-commercial bids […] Read more
India’s Reservoirs Can Generate 280 GW Power via Floating Solar: TERI Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s reservoirs have 18,000 sq. km of area with the potential to generate 280 GW of solar power through floating solar photovoltaics (FSPVs) plants, according to a new study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), an energy and environment think tank. TERI’s new report titled ‘Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV): A Third Pillar to Solar […] Read more
After Solar, TN Commission Issues Details for Wind Power Procurement Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Commission has issued a consultive paper discussing the approach for procurement of wind power by Discoms and related issues of open access. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued a consultive paper discussing the approach for procurement of wind power by the Distribution Licensee (Discoms) and on related issues of […] Read more
Rio Tinto to Build Solar Plant in Western Australia to Power Iron Ore Mine Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto has approved an investment in a solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in Western Australia, as well as a lithium-ion BESS to power mining operations Rio Tinto has approved a $98 million (100 percent basis) investment in a new solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a […] Read more
NA, Western Europe & APAC Accounted for 74% of DESS Industry Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report from Navigant Research provides an update on the market drivers, challenges, key trends, and growth projections for the global DESS industry A new report from Navigant Research provides an update on the market drivers, challenges, key trends, and growth projections for the global distributed energy storage system (DESS) industry, including battery energy storage systems, thermal energy […] Read more
Avangrid to Develop Oregon’s Largest Solar Farm; Inks 15 Yr PPA with PGE Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Oregon-based fortune 1,000 public utility Portland General Electric (PGE) has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Avangrid Renewables, an arm of Avangrid Inc., to buy electricity generated through solar power. As per the 15 year deal, the company will purchase power generated from a new 162 MW solar facility. Avangrid Renewables will develop […] Read more
Total Enters Spanish Solar Market With a 2 GW Pipeline of Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Total has established its presence on the Spanish solar market through two agreements to develop nearly 2 GW of solar projects. Total, through its wholly-owned affiliate Total Solar International, establishes its presence on the Spanish solar market through two agreements with Powertis and Solarbay Renewable Energy and to develop nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar […] Read more
Iberdrola Contracts Siemens Gamesa for its 63 MW Wind Complex in Spain Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola will build its next wind farm in Spain, 63 MW Herrera Complex, with the most powerful onshore wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa Iberdrola has announced that it will build its next wind farm in Spain, the Herrera Complex, with the most powerful onshore wind turbine, after awarding Siemens Gamesa the contract to supply the […] Read more
