Germany’s BayWa r.e. Builds Central Europe’s Largest Floating Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy ECOwind, a subsidiary of German developer, BayWa r.e., together with Austrian energy supplier EVN, has built central Europe’s largest floating PV array in Austria. The 24.5 MWp capacity plant in Grafenwörth in the state of Lower Austria covers an area of 14 hectares on two artificial lakes of a former sand and gravel pit. It […] Read more
EU Saved €12 Billion Due to Wind & Solar Expansion Due to Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ember Report Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The conflict between Russia and Ukraine that continues for a year now has proved to be a ‘blessing in disguise’ for the European Union with regards to renewables. An analysis by Ember – an energy think tank – has revealed that the European Union has saved more than EUR 12 million through a switch from […] Read more
UK’s Biggest Solar Corporate PPA Signed Between Vodafone, Centrica & MYTILINEOS Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Telecommunications firm Vodafone and Centrica, international energy services and solutions company, have entered into a second corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). They have joined hands with MYTILINEOS S.A, a leading global industrial and energy company to facilitate the output from five solar farms that are in the works in England. These will cumulatively generate 216 […] Read more
Zambezi River Authority Considers Building Floating Solar Plant at Kariba Dam, Zimbabwe Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Zambezi River Authority, which operates Kariba Dam in Zimbabwe, is looking to employ floating solar panels to generate power after plummeting water levels deepened power outages in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Munyaradzi Munodawafa, CEO of the Zambezi River Authority, said that it would add photovoltaic capacity to the surface of the Kariba Dam on Zambezi river, […] Read more
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) Issues Tender for 8 MW Solar Project in Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has invited bids for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning of 8 MW (AC) ground mounted solar PV power plants at Panchet, in District Dhanbad in the state of Jharkhand. The DVC tender also involves 5 years Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the power project. DVC said that the […] Read more
Servotech Penetrates Middle-East & Africa Markets with EV Charging Solutions Projects Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy EV charger manufacturer and solar solutions provider Servotech Power Systems has recently announced a partnership with Dubai’s Al Ansari Motors LLC, a firm in motor vehicles and accessories trading. Under the partnership, Servotech will offer EV charging solutions to Middle Eastern and African markets. The charging solutions will include AC and DC EV chargers. The […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for 2 MWh Solar Project with 1 MW BESS in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy SECI (The Solar Energy Corporation of India) is inviting bids to construct a 2 MWh solar project and a 1 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kaza, Himachal Pradesh. The last date for online submission of bids is 03.04.2023 till 1400 Hours and tenders will be opened on the same day at 1600 Hours. […] Read more
Coal India Floats Tender for EPC of 35 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Coal India Limited has issued a tender for design, engineering, procurement and supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of 35 MW (ac) solar PV power plants. The plants are at the three locations of Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) with comprehensive O&M of the plant and the associated transmission system for five years. ECL is a […] Read more
MoP Proposes New Guidelines to Facilitate Pumped Storage Hydro Projects Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a bid to give an impetus to India’s pumped storage hydro power projects, the Ministry of Power has come up with a proposal that seeks to provide multiple incentives entailing tax breaks. It has also set sights on facilitating the process of environment clearance by making it easier. Land may also be made cheaper. […] Read more
