63 GW new Wind Capacity Added in 2019; Vestas top Supplier: GWEC Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new report, 22,893 wind turbines were installed globally in 2019 produced from 33 suppliers and accounting for over 63 GW of capacity. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has published the second edition of its annual ‘Supply-Side Analysis 2019’ report on its market intelligence platform. According to the report, 22,893 wind turbines […] Read more
EV Batteries as Storage batteries for Grid Power. Possible, Says MIT Study Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy If there is one area where the renewable energy industry steals a march over fossil fuel based sectors, it has to be the area of recycling. Unlike thermal and oil/gas based energy generators, renewable technologies have come up in the glare of huge public expectations and appraisal, and having to prove themselves better at every […] Read more
Third Straight day of Hike, Power Demand in Delhi Surges to 5464 MW Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Peak power demand in the Delhi surged to 5,464 MW on Tuesday (May 26, 2020) night, the highest in the season so far, power Discom BSES has said. With the ongoing heatwave and the temperature soaring every passing day, peak power demand in the Delhi surged to 5,464 MW on Tuesday (May 26, 2020) night, […] Read more
PM Emphasizes on Financial Sustainability of Power Sector, Make in India Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for improving the financial sustainability of the power sector in order to solve the issues prevailing in the sector especially the power distribution sector. He said during a detailed review meeting held on Thursday evening on the power sector with the Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Ministry […] Read more
IndiGrid Reports 92% Jump YoY in Revenue for Fourth Quarter Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy IndiGrid has reported consolidated revenue of Rs 328.4 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, up 92 percent YoY from Rs 170.5 crore in Q4 2019. IndiGrid, India’s first power sector Infrastructure Investment trust (InvIT), has announced its results for the financial year ended March 31, 2020. The firm has reported consolidated revenue of […] Read more
GE to Sell its 130-Yr-Old Lighting Biz to Savant Systems Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy American multinational conglomerate General Electric (GE) on Wednesday said that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its 130-year-old Lighting business, GE Lighting, to Savant Systems, a leading player in the smart home space. However, the financial details of the transaction were not disclosed by the company. For many years the company was looking […] Read more
NTPC Eyes Majority Stake in ADAG’s BRPL, BYPL to Foray into Distribution Biz Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Country’s largest power generation utility NTPC is planning to foray into electricity distribution business as it has evinced interest to acquire majority stake of 51 per cent in Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group’s (ADAG) two utilities. The ADAG has two Discoms in Delhi namely BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL), which supplies electricity to approx 4.4 million customers. […] Read more
Ola Electric Acquires Amsterdam-Based Etergo; Aims to Launch e-Scooter in 2021 Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian ride-hailing firm Ola’s e-mobility arm, Ola Electric, on Wednesday said that it has acquired Amsterdam-based Etergo BV, an innovative electric scooter original equipment manufacturer (OEM). However, the company didn’t disclose the amount of acquisition. With this acquisition, the company has also announced its foray into the premium electric two-wheeler market, both globally and nationally. […] Read more
GE Power India Designates Mahesh Palashikar as Chairman Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy GE Power India Ltd (GEPIL), formerly known as Alstom India, has designated Mahesh Shrikrishna Palashikar as its Additional Director and Non-Executive Chairman effective from Wednesday i.e. May 27, 2020. Palashikar succeeded Vishal Keerti Wanchoo due to his retirement on attaining the age of superannuation. The decision of Palashikar’s appointment has been taken by the Board of Directors of the company during […] Read more
