Strata Clean Energy Commences 1GW Battery Storage Project in Arizona Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based Strata Clean Energy, the grid-scale renewable energy solutions company, initiated the works for for its Scatter Wash battery storage complex in Phoenix, Arizona. The 255 MW / 1,020 MWh facility is expected to become operational in April 2025. The project’s batteries can store enough electricity to power more than 250,000 homes for 4 hours […] Read more
Global Clean Energy Investment Jumps 17%, Hits $1.8 Trillion: BloombergNEF Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report on Energy Transition published by energy think tank BloombergNEF said that the global investment in the low-carbon energy transition surged 17% in 2023, reaching $1.77 trillion. The report titled, ‘Energy Transition Investment Trends 2024 ‘, said that this number is a new record level of annual investment and demonstrates the resilience of […] Read more
UREDA Invites Bids for 250 MW Solar Power Projects in Uttarakhand Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy In its latest tender, the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has sought bids to empanel developers for the establishment of 250 MW grid-connected solar power projects under the “Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana in the state. The Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of the firms is regarding design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and […] Read more
NTPC, NRL Partner To Setup Green Energy Projects In North East Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of Oil India Ltd. NRL is engaged in the business of Refining and Marketing of petroleum products. The MoU covers partnership opportunities in the proposed bamboo-based bio-refinery at NTPC Bongaigaon and other green energy projects. […] Read more
Cleantech Solar Raises Rs 6.25 Billion From Tata Capital for Indian RE Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Singapore headquartered Cleantech Solar has successfully secured a substantial long-term senior secured loan facility of Rs 6.25 billion from Tata Capital Limited. This funding is earmarked for bolstering its open access portfolio within India. Cleantech Solar stands as a prominent provider of renewable energy solutions catering to corporate entities across India and Southeast Asia. It […] Read more
GUVNL Invites Bids For Power Procurement From Khavda Solar Park Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has invited bids for the procurement of renewable power through a competitive bidding process (followed by an e-reverse auction) from its 1,125 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic power projects to be set up in Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) renewable energy (RE) Park at Khavda (GSECL Stage-3). The project […] Read more
With $500 million of Production Tax Credits, 600 MW Solar Project Moves Ahead In US Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Vesper Energy, a developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale renewable energy assets, has announced the closing of financing for its Hornet Solar project. The asset will deliver renewable energy to communities throughout Texas, provide grid stability, and mitigate price volatility in Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) which provides power to the grid in the […] Read more
BUDGET: Solar Industry Wants Funds For RTS, Lower GST On Equipment Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to announce the Union Budget today in Lok Sabha, the solar industry is anticipating several announcements for the sector. Several industry experts anticipate announcements that could support the industry. However, most of the solar industry experts who spoke on the issue talked about reduced taxes for […] Read more
Karnataka Proposes Peer-To-Peer Energy Trading, Issues Draft Norms Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest draft notification released by the Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) proposed Peer-to-Peer (P2P) system for energy transaction, through block chain-based platform between consumers and the discoms. The notification stated, “The regulation is applicable to all the distribution licensees and eligible consumers of the state of Karnataka.” It defined blockchain as, “A digitally distributed […] Read more
