SECI Powers On with RFS For 2500 MW Project at Karnataka Updated On Sat, Apr 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) yesterday issued a Request for Selection (RfS) document for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 2500 MW ISTS-Connected Solar PV Power Projects at Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park (UMREPP) in Koppal District, Karanataka under Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (ISTS-X). Approximately 13000 Acres of land on […] Read more
New York Announces Awards for 21 Renewable Projects Worth 1278 MW Updated On Wed, Mar 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy New York has unveiled the details of the awards for 21 large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects totaling 1,278 MW of new renewable capacity. (Updated on March 25, 2020) New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently unveiled the details of the awards for 21 large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects across upstate New […] Read more
Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Coal in the US Last Month Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February In the dead of winter, renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February. Specifically, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) new […] Read more
Indonesia Racing Towards 23% Renewable Energy: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The electricity system in Indonesia might soon see a glimmer of hope after going more than 3 years without significant growth in renewable energy investment The electricity system in Indonesia might soon see a glimmer of hope after going more than three years without significant growth in renewable energy investment, a new IEEFA report finds. […] Read more
Kerala Commission Approves Rs 2.83/kWh Tariff for 200 MW Wind Power Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Kerala Commission (KSERC) has approved the PSA between KSEB and SECI for the procurement of 200 MW wind power at a tariff of Rs 2.83/kWh. In its latest order, the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has approved the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) between the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Solar Energy […] Read more
Energy Efficiency and RE Drove Decade of US Energy Transition: BNEF Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US overhauled how it produces, delivers, and consumes energy over a momentous decade of change, according to a new report. The US overhauled how it produces, delivers, and consumes energy over a momentous decade of change, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE). In the […] Read more
Difficult to Meet India’s 175 GW Renewable Energy Target by 2022: CSE Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy sector seems to be losing steam and may find it tough to meet its 175 GW target by 2022, claims a new report India’s renewable energy sector seems to be losing steam and may find it tough to meet its 175 gigawatt (GW) target by 2022, even as its total capacity reached almost 86 GW […] Read more
Sub-Saharan African Nations saw Record Jump in Renewables Investments in 2018: BNEF Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The year 2018 saw USD 2.8 billion spent on RE projects in sub-Saharan Africa – a regional record and some USD 600 million more than the previous year The year 2018 saw USD 2.8 billion spent on renewable (RE) projects in sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) – a regional record and some USD 600 million […] Read more
KUSUM Scheme Expanded in new Budget to Cover 20 Lakh Farmers Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the expansion of PM KUSUM Scheme under which 20 lakh farmers will now be provided with funds to set up standalone solar pumps. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2019, while presenting the latest budget has announced the expansion of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM […] Read more
