Duke Energy Operationalises 250 MW Solar Project in Texas Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy USA-based Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS) has operationalised its largest solar power plant ever – the 250 MW Pisgah Ridge Solar project in Navarro County, Texas. Charles River Laboratories International has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for 102 MW of the project over the next 15 years. This commitment will address the entirety […] Read more
Idaho’s First Utility-Scale Energy Storage Installations Underway Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The first utility-scale energy storage installations in Idaho are underway as construction has begun on them. The said installations entail an 80-megawatt (MW) BESS (battery energy storage system) that is under construction at Idaho Power’s Hemingway substation in Owyhee County. It also includes a 40 MW battery energy storage system under construction adjacent to the […] Read more
CERC Rejects Change In Law Plea For BCD Demanded By Developers In SECI’s Tranche IX Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the tariff approval plea filed by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) for its tranche IX solar tender, where it had bid out 2000 MW of capacity in 2020, the CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) found itself analysing a range of issues. Be it the change in GST on key solar components, to increase […] Read more
Three Japanese Solar Projects of 42 MW Capacity Powered up by Canadian Solar Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Manufacturer of solar PV modules which also delves into large scale solar projects, Canadian Solar, has shared that three of its solar power projects based have achieved commercial operation in the first quarter of 2023. The cumulative capacity of these projects is 42 MWp. The said projects are located in Oita Kitsuki, Gunma Takasaki and […] Read more
“What is important is the intent; Capability can be built”, Shilpa Urhekar, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shilpa Urhekar is one of those rare professionals in the solar sector who have seen the sector evolve from its tentative origins, when a MW-sized project was a milestone, to the current shift, when GW-sized ambitions are at par for the course. The former Indian Air Force squadron leader has been involved with establishing module […] Read more
JV Between EDF Renwables, Jan De Nul & Luminus to Deliver Bid on Offshore Wind Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables, a wholly-owned subsidiary of French utility EDF Group, Jan De Nul and Luminus have joined hands towards the bidding for an offshore wind tender. It will be for the first phase of the Princess Elisabeth Zone in Belgium. The area has been identified by the government to augment Belgium’s local renewable electricity generation […] Read more
Oracle Power & China’s CET Sign MoU to Set Up Renewable Projects With Battery Storage in Pakistan Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pakistan-based power project developer Oracle Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Electric Power and Technology (CET)- a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Grid Corporation of China. They will explore the development, financing, construction, operation as well as maintainence of a green hydrogen project to be set up in Pakistan. The said project will […] Read more
APTEL Refuses To Prevent SECI Encashing Bank Guarantee for Inox Green Power Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy APTEL (The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity) has rejected the petition filed by Inox Green Energy Services Ltd, Haroda Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd., Khatiyu Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd.,,Ravapar Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd., , Vigodi Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd., seeking a restrain on Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) from encashing the bank guarantee that had […] Read more
Jindal Stainless Plans 27 MW Rooftop Solar at its Facilities Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Steel giant Jindal Stainless has announced that it will install solar power panels of over 27 MW at its facilities to further the cause of decarbonisation of its industrial processes. Jindal said that its two rooftop solar plants will be: 21 MWp capacity at Jajpur unit (Odisha) and 6 MWp capacity at Hisar unit (Haryana). […] Read more
