Impact of COVID-19 on Operational Projects and Rooftop Solar: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects while rooftop solar projects have been the most adversely affected COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects as it depends on natural resources, i.e. wind and sunlight which has not been disrupted while at […] Read more
Duke Energy Renewables Brings Online 60 MW Solar Energy Facility Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Duke Energy Renewables and Colorado Springs Utilities have announced the start of operation for a new solar energy facility, the 60 MW Palmer Solar project. Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, and Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) have announced the start of operation for a new solar energy generating facility, the […] Read more
Vistra Announces Expansion of Battery Energy Storage Facility Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vistra has announced that it is increasing the size of its battery energy storage project located at the site of its Oakland Power Plant. Vistra has announced that it is increasing the size of its battery energy storage project located at the site of its Oakland Power Plant. The battery will now have a capacity […] Read more
Vikram Solar Wins 300 MW Solar Project from NTPC Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar, country’s one of the leading module manufacturers and an EPC & rooftop solar solutions provider, has bagged a 300 MW solar project from National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) under CPSU-II scheme. Kolkata-headquartered Vikram Solar has won this solar photovoltaic (PV) project under the reverse bidding auction at a price of Rs 1,750 […] Read more
UPenn Announces PPA for Largest Solar Project in Pennsylvania Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy UPenn has signed a PPA for the creation of a 220 MW solar power project moving it significantly closer to meeting its carbon-neutral by 2042 commitment The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the creation of a solar power project moving the University significantly closer to meeting its commitment […] Read more
Mississippi Commission Gives Approval for 100 MW/ 1000 Acre Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Mississippi Delta will soon be home to the largest utility-owned solar farm in the state, after receiving approval from the Mississippi Public Service Commission. The Mississippi Delta will soon be home to the largest utility-owned solar farm in the state, after receiving approval from the Mississippi Public Service Commission. Recurrent Energy, a solar facility […] Read more
Fresh Covid Guidelines: RE Projects Allowed From April 20 Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The renewable energy industry, especially utility-scale solar and wind energy projects, received a small relief, in the form of permission to restart construction work on ongoing projects, as well as fresh projects possibly, from April 20 onwards. In an order dated April 15, signed by the Union Home Secretary, the order laid down the new […] Read more
Under Implementation Projects Impacted Most by COVID-19: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Under implementation solar projects have suffered the biggest impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as solar cells and modules are largely imported from China Under implementation solar projects have suffered the biggest impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as solar cells and modules are largely imported from China wherein there was lockdown since December 2019, according to […] Read more
MNRE Cuts Tariff Ceiling by 70 Paise under CPSU Ph-II Solar Scheme Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reduced the tariff ceiling by 70 paise to Rs 2.8 per unit from Rs 3.5 per unit earlier under the phase-II of the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) programme for developing 12 GW of capacity solar projects. Also, the government has increased the time period for the implementation […] Read more
