AEP Completes Acquisition of 227 MW Wind Project in Texas Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy AEP has completed the purchase of 75 percent, or 227 MW, of the Santa Rita East wind project from Invenergy Renewables in San Angelo, Texas. American Electric Power (AEP), has announced that it has completed the purchase of 75 percent, or 227 MW, of the Santa Rita East wind project from Invenergy Renewables in San Angelo, Texas. […] Read more
Reviewing PPAs Only to Ensure Competitive Prices: Reddy Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The decision to renegotiate PPAs was only aimed at ensuring competitive prices and pass on the accruing benefit to the people, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said. The new Andhra Pradesh government’s move to renegotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed with renewable energy producers in the last five years under the TDP government was only […] Read more
Hyundai Working With IOCL for Fast Charging Stations Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motor recently showcased its Kona electric SUV and said that work is on to set up fast charging facilities in association with IOCL Hyundai Motor, which recently showcased its Kona electric Sports Utility Vehicle, said work is on to set up fast charging facilities in select fuel stations in association with the Indian Oil […] Read more
EESL, NOIDA Join Hands to Install 100 Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative is likely to save more than 4.04 tonnes of CO2 emissions per e-car per year. The government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has entered into an agreement with the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority to fast-track the adoption of e-mobility by promoting robust EV infrastructure and installing around 100 public charging stations. The […] Read more
8 Key Points From KUSUM Scheme Implementation Guidelines Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore KUSUM Scheme The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme, that aims to provide both financial security and more sustainable water access […] Read more
Firms Go to Court Against AP Order to Review PPAs Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to review RE contracts has led wind energy firms to file a writ petition against the move. Fearing that the move will set a precedent for other states to follow, wind energy companies led by their associations have filed a writ petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the state’s […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Signs Supply Contract for 94 MW Wind Farm in Brazil Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa will supply 27 SG 3.4-132 wind turbines for the Arizona and Honorato wind farm in Brazil with an installed capacity of 94 MW. Siemens Gamesa has signed its first contract with Brennand Investimentos to supply 27 SG 3.4-132 wind turbines for the Arizona and Honorato wind farms in Sento Sé, Bahia, Brazil with […] Read more
Government Eases Norms for Grid Connected Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made amendments to the tariff bidding process for wind energy projects, in a move to reduce investment risk and incentivise faster project completion in the sector. The guidelines, which were last notified on 8th December, 2017, are meant exclusively for grid connected projects. The following changes […] Read more
Iberdrola to Develop 114 MW Wind Project in Spain Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has joined forces with a local credit agency to develop the Buniel wind farm with 114 MW of installed power. Spanish wind major Iberdrola has joined forces with local credit agency Caja Rural de Soria to develop the Buniel wind farm (Burgos) with 114 megawatts (MW) of installed power. The energy company and the […] Read more