Tamil Nadu Poised to Add 25 GW Wind Capacity by 2030: GWEC Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy As per a report by Global Wind Energy Capacity Council (GWEC), Tamil Nadu has the potential to add 25 GW of new wind capacity by 2030. With an existing installed capacity of close to 9 GW, the state does have plans in the pipeline for a further 13 GW already by 2030. The roadmap developed […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing Seeks A China Fix As Regions Push For Energy Security Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturing, until now synonymous with giant factories in China is now finding its roots in several new hotspots worldwide. Initiatives to boost solar manufacturing are being taken worldwide as the world has accelerated the efforts to shift to renewables in a bid to move toward a sustainable future. Notably, over the last decade, the […] Read more
Greenko Bags NTPC’s 3000 MWh Energy Storage Project Tender Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Greenko Energies has emerged as the lowest bidder by a significant margin for NTPC Renewable Energy’s auction to set up interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected energy storage systems of 3,000 MWh capacity with a minimum of 500 MW capacity to be installed anywhere across India. Greenko won the entire capacity by quoting Rs 27.9 lakh /MWh/year, […] Read more
Partners Group To Acquire RE Platform Sunsure Energy For $400 Million Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global private markets firm Partners Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sunsure Energy, a renewable energy and decarbonization solutions platform in India, on behalf of its clients. The official statement of Partners Group held that the company will invest up to $400 million in the Sunsure Energy. Sunsure was founded in 2015 […] Read more
IIT Madras Installs a Wave Energy Generator Off the Coast of Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy IIT Madras researchers asserted to have created an energy converter that can produce electricity from ocean waves. The second week of November saw the successful conclusion of the trials. The test was carried out in collaboration with the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad and the Andhra Pradesh-based firm Virya Paramita Energy (VPE). […] Read more
JSW Energy Commissions 27 MW Wind Energy Plant Updated On Wed, Dec 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The commissioning of 27 MW of wind energy generation capacity was part of the first phase of JSW Energy’s 450 MW wind project at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, according to an announcement. In a BSE filing, the company announced that “JSW Renew Energy Two Ltd, a step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy, has started phase-wise commissioning […] Read more
SECI Payout of Rs 804 Cr to Solar & Wind Developers for Oct Sees 10% Slide Since Sep Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Payments totaling Rs 804 crore were made to solar and wind power producers by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the power it purchased in October 2022. The amount is almost 10% less than what was paid out in September. Against its power purchases, the agency had released Rs 893 crore. Nearly 88% […] Read more
Vivid Solaire’s Plea to Align LTA with Revised SCOD of Project Shot Down by CERC Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected the petition of Vivid Solaire Energy Private Limited to reconsider Long-Term Access (LTA) to coincide with the revised SCOD of project and waive the transmission charges. In its petition, the Pune-based firm had filed a petition seeking a waiver for the levy of transmission charges by CTUIL […] Read more
Amazon Debuts Hybrid Projects Globally with 300 MW in Madhya Pradesh & Karnataka Updated On Fri, Dec 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy In Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, Amazon India is set to establish 300 MW hybrid project (wind-solar). The projects would be established alongside Vibrant Energy, a subsidiary of a portfolio business of Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG). Amazon said in a statement that this is one of the “biggest wind-solar hybrid corporate power purchase agreements (PPA) […] Read more
