Over 90% Families Have Electricity Meters, Billed Regularly: CEEW Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy As many as 93 percent of families have metered electricity connections and 91 percent of households are billed regularly for power consumption, as per CEEW. As many as 93 percent of families have metered electricity connections and 91 percent of households are billed regularly for power consumption, as per two independent studies released by the CEEW. The studies are based on findings from India Residential […] Read more
EBRD to Support Largest Renewable Energy Project in Greece Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Supporting the largest renewable energy project in Greece, EBRD is investing EUR 75 million in the successful Eurobond tap issuance by HELPE. Supporting the largest renewable energy project in Greece and the largest solar energy project in south-eastern Europe to date, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing EUR 75 million in the successful Eurobond tap […] Read more
Bifacial PV’s Getting Indian Developers Interested In Trackers Again: Dan Shugar Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Since co-founding Nextracker in 2013, CEO Dan Shugar has made it one of the manufacturing success stories of the sector. The firm has delivered trackers for over 35 GW of solar plants till now. The firm has now expanded its portfolio to include yield and performance software and global services. SaurEnergy Group Editor Prasanna Singh […] Read more
Vestas Introduces Low-Wind Variant to Expand Footprint in India Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy To help meet the growing demand in India, Vestas is introducing the V155-3.3 MW turbine optimised for low and ultra-low wind conditions. The global demand for sustainable energy solutions in low and ultra-low wind areas continues to grow as renewable technology improves in efficiency and cost. This trend is especially prominent in India, the world’s […] Read more
Eos Energy Storage Expands Battery Deployments in Nigeria Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Eos Energy Storage LLC (“Eos”), a leading manufacturer of safe, low-cost and long-duration zinc battery storage systems, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Nayo Tropical Technology Ltd. (“Nayo”), a leading West African mini-grid engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”) company. Eos will deploy additional units of its signature Aurora EnergyBlock™ systems, rated at 125kW/500kWh, […] Read more
Siemens and Macquarie’s GIG Launch Distributed Energy Joint Venture Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Macquarie’s GIG, Siemens Group companies have formed Calibrant Energy, a joint venture that will operate in the distributed energy segment. Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG), Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure (SI) and Financial Services (SFS) groups have announced the formation of Calibrant Energy, a joint venture that offers comprehensive onsite Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions at no […] Read more
Andritz to Supply Equipment for Greenko’s 1200 MW Pumped Storage Project Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Andritz has received a contract from Greenko for the supply of electro-mechanical equipment for the 1200 MW Pinnapuram pumped storage plant in Andhra Pradesh. Australia-based international technology group Andritz has announced that it has received a contract from Greenko Energy Private Limited, an independent Indian power producer (IPP), for the supply of electro-mechanical equipment for […] Read more
CDF and IRENA Partner to Support Energy Transition in the Caribbean Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA has signed an MoU with CDF to support a transition to a low carbon economic development model in the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to support a transition from fossil-fuel dependency to a more resilient […] Read more
Share of Renewable Energy in India’s Energy mix now at 26%: CEA Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The share of renewable energy in India’s energy mix has increased from 23% to 26% in the April-August period this fiscal, CEA has confirmed. The share of renewable energy in India’s energy mix has increased from 23 percent to 26 percent in the April-August period this fiscal, a senior official at the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) […] Read more
