Renewables get an Early Start on Beating Coal Generation: IEEFA US Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The market window for coal-fired electricity in the US is closing faster than ever in a shift that is especially clear as autumn sets in. From July through October 5, renewables (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) generated more electricity than coal in the US on nine days—easily topping the total of five days recorded over […] Read more
AREAS Invites Proposals for Decentralised RE Solutions for Rural Applications Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy AREAS has proposed to promote innovative decentralised renewable energy (RE) solutions for rural livelihood applications through financial assistance. The Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States (AREAS) has proposed to promote innovative decentralised renewable energy (RE) solutions for rural livelihood applications through financial assistance. In line with this, the agency has invited proposals from innovators, […] Read more
EDF Renewables Signs Contract for Storage Expansion at Maverick 6 Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables has signed a storage contract for expansion to the previously announced 20-year solar PPA for the Maverick 6 project in California. EDF Renewables North America has announced the signing of a storage contract with CleanPowerSF as an expansion to the previously announced 20-year solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The 100 megawatts (MWac) Maverick […] Read more
RITES Bags Rs 475 Crore Railway Electrification Contract Updated On Wed, Sep 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy RITES Limited has announced that it has been awarded a contract worth Rs 475 crore for electrification works of various arms of the Indian Railways. RITES Limited, a Public Sector Enterprise and a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India has announced that it has been awarded a contract worth Rs 475 […] Read more
Tender Issued for 100 MW Wind Projects in Bangladesh Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy BPDB has tendered for selection of project sponsors for implementation of wind power projects of 100 MW (50 MW x 2) capacity at two sites in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has issued a tender for the selection of project sponsors for the implementation of grid-tied wind power projects having a capacity of […] Read more
Manufacturing Boosted by Low Tariffs Will Help Atmanirbhar Bharat: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh believes Lower tariffs will boost local manufacturing in the country, which in turn will contribute to achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that the competitiveness of the Indian solar industry which has seen tariff drops to a record low will […] Read more
SECI Fails To Wriggle Out of MERC Jurisdiction. Faces MSEDCL Claims for Damages Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In an order with possibly far reaching consequences for SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India), the Maharashtra Electricity Regulator (MERC) has opted to place the central government undertaking on the dock, for a claim brought in by MSEDCL (Maharastra state Electricity Distribution Company Limited). MSEDCL’s main complaint against SECI, which it opted to bring before […] Read more
Gujarat Govt Revises Policy for Wasteland Allocation for RE Parks Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The state government of Gujarat has revised its policy for allocating wasteland for renewable energy i.e. wind, solar and hybrid (wind and solar) power parks. According to the new provisions, the renewable project/ park developer(s) will have a period of 3 years from the date of handing over of the sites to build a minimum […] Read more
751.52 MW of RE Capacity Added in August, Total at 88.65 GW: MNRE Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a monthly summary for August 2020, revealing that a total of 751.52 MW of RE capacity was added during the month, which took India’s total to 88.65 GW. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a monthly summary for the Cabinet for […] Read more
