CIP to Fund Development of Canada’s Largest Solar Project Updated On Tue, Feb 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Greengate and CIP have entered into an agreement to fund the further development of the Travers Solar project, the largest solar project (to date) in Canada. Greengate Power Corporation and the Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have announced that they have entered into an agreement with the intention to fund the further development and construction of […] Read more
BPCL Enters EV Business With Swappable Li-Ion Battery Supply Updated On Tue, Feb 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy BPCL has launched ‘e-drive initiative’, bringing an on-stream supply of swappable li-ion batteries at its retail outlets in Kochi and Lucknow Eyeing opportunities in the wake of disruption expected from electric vehicles (EV), oil major Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has launched an ‘e-drive initiative’ an electric three-wheeler mobility model. Partnering with electric vehicle-maker Kinetic […] Read more
Here’s how Indian Solar Industry Evaluates the Budget 2020 Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The stakeholders from the solar industry has broadly welcomed the Narendra Modi led NDA government’s Union Budget 2020, as this time the power and renewable energy sector managed to get more attention in the budget. This time Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget got more relevance as it came at a time when the country’s economy […] Read more
Toyota, Panasonic Form JV Specialising in Prismatic Batteries Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Toyota and Panasonic have decided to establish a JV specialising in automotive prismatic batteries with Toyota holding a majority 51 percent stake. Toyota Motor Corporation and the Panasonic Corporation have announced that they have decided to establish Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a 51:49 joint venture (JV) specialising in automotive prismatic batteries. Toyota owns a […] Read more
SECI Extends EOI for Buying and Blending Conventional Power With RE Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the deadline for its EOI issued for the purchasing and blending of battery, conventional power with RE sources in India The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for its Expression of Interest (EOI) issued for the purchasing and blending of battery, conventional and hydro power with renewable energy […] Read more
Sales of Renewable Energy Certificates Down 29% in January Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Sales of Renewable Energy Certificates declined by 29 percent to 5.7 lakh units in January compared to 8.05 lakh in the same month a year ago Sales of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) declined by 29 percent to 5.7 lakh units in January compared to 8.05 lakh in the same month a year ago due to lower supply, according to […] Read more
Energy Storage Industry Sees New Opportunities in Sitharaman’s Budget 2020 Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Welcoming the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2020, which was tabled in the parliament today, the energy storage industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has sought numerous opportunities in this year’s Budget for the energy storage sector. From Sitharaman’s second Union Budget, the energy storage industry analyzed that it will not only provide […] Read more
Tender for 14 MW Solar With 42 MWh BESS Issued in Leh and Kargil Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an RfS for setting up of 14 MW solar power plants with 42 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems in Leh and Kargil The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of 14 MW solar power plants with 42 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT for 5000 MW Power From Renewable and Thermal Sources Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an NIT for the procurement of 5000 MW power on the Round-The-Clock basis, from renewable energy projects, complemented with thermal power. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for the procurement of 5000 MW power on Round-The-Clock based, from renewable energy projects, complemented with thermal […] Read more