South Africa Secures 975 MW of Solar Energy PPAs in 5th Tender Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy South Africa seems to be gaining speed on renewables. The country has authorized power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a capacity of 975 MW of renewable energy projects under the ongoing Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The official statement of the government read, “Bid Window 6 asked for new generation capacity of 4,200 […] Read more
Mahindra CIE Automotive Takes 27% Stake in Captive Power Developer Strongsun Solar Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Automotive component maker and supplier Mahindra CIE Automotive has said that it has invested Rs 2.42 crore in Strongsun Solar. Mahindra has made the investment through a subscription of 3,03,250 equity shares of Rs 10 each of Strongsun Solar which will constitute 27.35% of the post-issue paid-up capital of the renewable energy company. Strongsun Solar […] Read more
MSEDCL Discovers Price of Rs 9.0/kWh in 250 MW Solar with Storage Tender Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The 250 MW solar project power purchase auction for the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has concluded Ayana Renewables Power Private Limited (ARPPL) and NTPC Renewable Energy as the winners. MSEDCL’s decided opening tariff was 9.65/kWh, while the awarded capacity tariff was 9.0/kWh. Ayana Renewables Power Private Ltd (ARPPL) and NTPC Renewable Energy, both […] Read more
NTPC Allocates 5 GW to Green Hydrogen, Ammonia from its 2032 RE Targets Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy State-owned power provider NTPC anticipates the employment of 5 GW of its 60 GW green portfolio objective by 2032 in the green hydrogen and ammonia market, according to Mohit Bhargava, Chief Executive Director of NTPC REL. As far as the hydrogen business is concerned, NTPC has already launched three pilot projects. One is based in […] Read more
India’s Biggest Data Center Player NTT India to Power Data Centres with Solar Power Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The NTT Group, the biggest data center player in India a global leader in offering people, customers, and communities technology and business solutions. The firm has said it will employ power from solar energy to maintain its environmental goals. The firm boasts of $108 billion in revenue and over 330,000 workers throughout more than 80 […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Announces 10 New Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is mulling over the development of 10 new renewable energy projects in the country. According to reports, the new RE projects are aimed at enhancing the power generated from solar and wind sources and further reducing the use of fossil fuels – especially oil – to generate electricity. The new […] Read more
Mainstream, Ocean Winds, Statkraft Collaborate with Aker Solutions for Floating Wind Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy company Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft have signed an MoU with Aker Solutions, in Norway to collaborate on offshore wind at Utsira Nord. The official statement held that Mainstream, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are in a consortium to pursue an application to develop floating wind power at the Utsira Nord […] 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
CERC Orders MPPMCL & DMRC to Compensate ACME Solar Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Following the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (CERC) decision pronouncing that solar developers are entitled for compensation in lieu of greater expenses incurred ever since the GST was introduced, solar developer ACME Jaipur Solar Power has asked the Commission to give MPPMCL and DMRC instructions on how to pay the late payment and rate. The Central […] Read more