GE’s Largest Onshore Wind Turbine Prototype Operational in Netherlands Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cypress 5.3 MW prototype was installed in late 2018 and produced its first kilowatt in February 2019. GE Renewable Energy has announced that its prototype for the Cypress platform, the largest onshore wind turbine for GE in the field, has been successfully installed and is fully operational, producing power at a rated level of […] Read more
Rajasthan Issues Amendment For Determination of Tariff For Wind and Solar Energy Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has issued draft regulations for as a second amendment to the terms and Conditions for determination of tariff for renewable energy sources, specifically Wind and Solar Energy in the state. The latest amendments/regulation will supersede the regulations for determining tariffs which were first issued in 2014. Key Highlights: […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Suggestions on Draft Guidelines For Installation of Solar Pumps/Plants By Farmers Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have until March 22, 2019, to send their comments/ suggestions/ views on the draft guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice inviting suggestions and comments from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for implementation of the scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants. […] Read more
ReNew Power Concludes $375 Mn Green Bond Issue Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The capital raised through the green bond issue will be utilised for refinancing of outstanding external commercial borrowings and as Capex in eligible green projects. ReNew Power Limited, one of India’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) has successfully concluded a green bond issue of US$ 375 million. The five-year non-call two notes were […] Read more
Ingeteam Supplies Storage Power Station for Dubai’s Largest Solar Park Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, Japanese firm NGK Insulators Ltd has supplied its NAS batteries for the project. Ingeteam, a leading company specialising in the design of power and control electronics, has supplied its storage power station for a pilot battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Dubai’s largest solar park. The company said in a statement that, “Ingeteam […] Read more
NIT For 1800 MW Wind Projects in India (Tranche-VIII) Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The detailed RfS Document shall be available for download by March 29, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued tender inviting bids for setting up of 1800 MW ISTS-Connected Wind Power Projects (Tranche-VIII) on a pan India basis. The detailed Request for Selection (RfS) Document shall be available for downloading by March 29, 2019, onwards […] Read more
Iberdrola and IFIT Back RE in the Canary Islands to Contribute to Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Mar 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commissioning of their first wind farm in the islands is an example of a model to be followed: competitive and sustainable energy developed by local partners and world-class developers, that creates jobs and contributes to communities. Iberdrola and its local partner Inversiones Financieras Isla de Tenerife (IFIT), are backing the development of renewable energy […] Read more
World Bank Approves $185 Mn Fund to Help Bangladesh Expand RE Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved $185 million to add up to 310 MW in renewable energy generation capacity in Bangladesh and mobilize private sector participation to meet the growing demand for electricity in the country. The ‘Scaling-up Renewable Energy Project’ will increase the installed capacity of renewables through piloting and expanding investments in key market segments. It will […] Read more
Int’l: Jumeme Starts on Phase-I of Lake Victoria Hybrid Solar Mini-Grid Project Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy In this first scaling phase, 11 new mini-grids are currently being constructed to bring 24/7 electricity supply to a population of more than 80,000 people. RP Global, an independent renewable energy developer and majority shareholder of Jumeme Rural Power Supply Ltd., has announced that construction of the first phase of its ambitious solar-hybrid mini-grid project […] Read more
