IRENA’s Coalition for Action Calls for Green Recovery Based on Renewables Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy As COVID-19 rapidly devastates communities and livelihoods, effective response measures are urgently needed to address the immediate as well as the longer-term impacts of the crisis. Over 100 leading players in renewable energy, gathered under the IRENA Coalition for Action, have come together in a joint call for action, putting forward concrete recommendations on how governments can ensure […] Read more
Covid-19 Hurts ABB’s Q1 Results; Revenue Slips across Businesses Updated On Tue, Apr 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tech giant ABB has reported a significant drop in its first-quarter results of 2020 as its net income declined by 30 percent to USD 376 million on the back of coronavirus pandemic. The company’s net income remained at USD 535 million during the same period a year ago, ABB said in a statement. Further, it’s […] Read more
MNRE Asks All RE Stakeholders to Align Activities in Compliance With ALMM Order Updated On Tue, Apr 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a new directive to all RE stakeholders to align their activities in order to comply with for strict compliance with the order regarding ALMM Earlier this month, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had extended the deadline for the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) i.e. both List-I for […] Read more
Ørsted and Nestlé Sign15-Year Offshore Wind PPA Updated On Tue, Apr 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nestlé UK has signed a 15-year PPA with Ørsted to buy green power output worth 31 MW from the 573 MW Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm. Nestlé UK, the UK subsidiary of one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, Nestlé, has signed a 15-year indexed fixed-price power purchase agreement (PPA) with Ørsted, […] Read more
Vattenfall Sells Rights to 240 MW Wind Farm in Scotland Updated On Tue, Apr 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vattenfall has taken the FID to construct the 240 MW South Kyle Wind Farm in Scotland, which will be able to power approximately 170,000 UK homes on completion Vattenfall has taken the final investment decision to construct the 240 MW South Kyle Wind Farm, which will be able to power approximately 170,000 UK homes, saving […] Read more
Every Power Station Performed Optimally amid Covid-19 Crisis: NTPC Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst the ongoing crisis caused due to the spread of coronavirus pandemic, state-owned power giant NTPC, which was formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd, said that its every power station has risen to the occasion and is performing at its optimum level. Maharatna NTPC is having a total installed capacity of 62,110 MW, […] Read more
Delhi’ Peak Power Demand Down 49% During Lockdown Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The peak power demand in Delhi has reduced by up to 49 percent with commercial and industrial activities virtually at a standstill due to the lockdown The peak power demand in Delhi has reduced by up to 49 percent with commercial and industrial activities virtually at a standstill due to the lockdown imposed to contain the spread […] Read more
ADB Approves $100 mn Loan for Development of Advanced BESS in Mongolia Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 100 million loan to help supply RE to Mongolia by installing its first large-scale advanced battery energy storage system (BESS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to help supply renewable energy to Mongolia by installing its first large-scale advanced battery energy storage system (BESS). […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Secures O&M Contract for a 135 MW Senvion Wind Farm in Australia Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured a 20-year contract to provide full-scope O&M services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced that it has secured a long-term, 20-year contract to provide full-scope operation and maintenance (O&M) services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia. Under the agreement, […] Read more
