Renewable Capacity Growth Dips in 2018 After 20 Year Expansion: Report Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy 2018 was the first time since 2001 that growth in renewable power capacity failed to increase year on year, a new report has revealed. New net capacity from solar PV, wind, hydro, bioenergy, and other renewable power sources increased by about 180 Gigawatts (GW) in 2018, the same as the previous year, according to the […] Read more
Ratan Tata Invests in Ola Electric Mobility, Backs Ambition to Scale EVs in India Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ratan Tata’s investment in Ola Electric is being seen as an endorsement of the company’s approach to developing an electric mobility ecosystem, including innovations in charging infrastructure, swapping models, and market-appropriate products. Ola Electric Mobility has announced that Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has invested in the company as part of its Series A […] Read more
No Additional Surcharge For Open Access Consumers in Gujarat Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission analysed the data submitted by GUVNL and its Discoms, and based on the formula decided, the additional surcharge worked out to Rs NIL/kWh. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has in its latest order issued that consumers of four of the state’s discoms will have zero applicable additional surcharge for making use of […] Read more
Renewable Energy Output Exceeds Coal in US for the First Time Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy IEEFA says the renewable energy sector, which includes hydro, biomass, wind, solar, and geothermal energy, is expected to produce more electricity in the US than coal in both April and in May of this year. According to the EIA’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, coal-fired power plants only accounted for 20 percent of total U.S. electricity […] Read more
Italy Signs €30 Mn Agreement With Myanmar to Fund Electrification Programme Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy As a part of the agreement signed between the two countries, Italy has approved Euro 30 million soft loan agreement. Italy has extended its help for the World Bank-funded national electrification programme in Myanmar that is expected to bring half a million people in the country energy access. As a part of the agreement signed between […] Read more
SJVN Floats Tender For DC Fast Chargers at Nathpa Jhakri Dam Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 15, 2019 SJVN Ltd. has issued a tender for setting up of DC EV fast chargers for the Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Himachal Pradesh. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the supply, installation and commissioning of two 20 kW DC […] Read more
Partners in Progress: India Calls Out For Energy Security in Asia Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh has called for concerted efforts across Asia to ensure energy security in the region for sustainable development and poverty eradication by pursuing non-polluting renewable sources such as solar power. Speaking at the 16th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) in Doha, Qatar, the minister urged the Member States […] Read more
CERC Extends Validity of RECs Due to Expire Between April and October 2019 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the validity period of RECs which were due to expire between April 1, 2019, and October 31, 2019. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has, in a big move for the renewable energy generators of solar and non-solar projects in the country who are involved in the trading […] Read more
Ørsted Takes FID on Two Offshore Wind Farms in Taiwan Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Denmark-based power company has announced that it has taken the final investment decision (FID) on the Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farm in Taiwan. Prior to the FID, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs approved Ørsted’s local supply chain plan, and subsequently, Ørsted has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Taipower at the feed-in-tariff […] Read more
