Installed Renewable Energy Capacity in India now at 84.39 GW: MNRE Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The installed renewable energy capacity in India had crossed 84 GW mark by the end of November 2019, as per fresh data released by MNRE. The installed and operational renewable energy (RE) capacity in India had crossed 84 gigawatts (GW) mark by the end of November 2019, fresh data released by the Ministry of New […] Read more
Can Surplus Renewables Production in West Rajasthan Build A Big Battery? Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2017, when Tesla set out to make the 129 MW lithium ion based battery installation in Australia at the Hornsdale Wind Farm, many people scoffed at its usefulness. However, it proved its role as a load balancer to stabilize the grid in case of sudden drops in power generation elsewhere. So much so […] Read more
Volkswagen Targeting 1.5 mn Electric Vehicle Sales by 2025 Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Volkswagen will reach 1 million electric vehicle sales by end of 2023, two years earlier than previously predicted, and 1.5 million to be produced in 2025 Volkswagen has announced that over the next few years it intends to become the world market leader in e-mobility and is investing EUR 33 billion in these efforts throughout […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Implementation of PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy After clarification sought by the implementing agencies on certain issues, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme. As per the MNRE notification, the distribution companies (Discoms) can, if they desire so, pass on the Procurement Based […] Read more
Acciona Puts in Services its 145 MW Wind Farm in Texas Updated On Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Acciona has put into service the 145 MW Palmas Altas Wind Farm, its ninth in the US, with a total investment of some USD200 million. Acciona has put into service the Palmas Altas Wind Farm, its second one installed in Texas and its ninth in the US, with a total investment of some USD200 million […] Read more
Delhi Breaks 119 Year Temperature Record and Winter Power Demand Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy As Delhi grapples with one of its coldest winters in 119 years the capital also touched a record high of 5298 MW in peak power demand, highest till date As Delhi grapples with one of its coldest winters in over 119 years the Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has announced that it has successfully […] Read more
PFC Tenders for Transmission System for 2500 MW WEZ in Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy PFC has tendered for developing transmission systems for the evacuation of 2500 MW of wind power from the Karur/ Tiruppur WEZ of Tamil Nadu. PFC Consulting, a subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation, has issued a tender for shortlisting transmission service providers to develop transmission systems for the evacuation of 2500 MW of wind power from […] Read more
SECI Invites EoI for Buying & Blending Power with Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date and time for submission of response to this Eol is January 31, 2020 till 5:30 pm. With an aim to blend power generated from various sources with renewable energy (RE), state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from various power generators. As per the SECI […] Read more
Global Power Industry Contracts Slip 9% in Nov Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global power industry contracts activity saw a decline of 9 percent with 269 contracts announced in the month of November this year, against the last 12-month average of 296 contracts, as per the GlobalData. According to the data and analytics company, Asia-Pacific secured the top position with 91 contracts and 33.8 percent share during […] Read more
