ARENA Receives $1 Bn in Grant Requests for Green Hydrogen Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than $3 billion worth of green hydrogen projects are vying for $1 billion in funding to build the first commercial-scale hydrogen projects in Australia More than $3 billion worth of green hydrogen projects are vying for close to $1 billion in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to build the first commercial-scale […] Read more
Power Demand Drop Expands to 19.7% in June First Week Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy A relatively cooler first week of June in many parts of the country has seen the power demand slump widen from 8.8 percent in May to 19.7 percent in June. A relatively cooler first week of June in many parts of the country has seen the power demand slump widen from 8.8 percent in May […] Read more
Keventer Agro Executes Largest Rooftop Solar Plant in Eastern India Updated On Sat, Jun 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Food and beverage company Keventer Agro has commissioned eastern India’s “largest” rooftop solar plant at Barasat in West Bengal. City-based food and beverage company Keventer Agro on Friday said it has commissioned eastern India’s “largest” rooftop solar plant at Barasat in West Bengal. The 2.15-MW project is expected to yield 2.83 million units of energy, it said. The plant […] Read more
US’ DFC Okays $350 Mn for Development in India Including over $200 Mn for Solar Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US-Based Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has sanctioned about $350 million of investment for development in India under various projects including more than $200 million for the solar energy projects. DFC is an independent agency of the US Government that provides financing for private development projects. This investment is part of the $1 billion of […] Read more
Valmont Buys Majority Stake in Solbras – Energia Solar Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Valmont Industries, US-based engineering and irrigation equipment manufacturer, has purchased the majority stake in a Brazilian company, Energia Solar do Brasil (Solbras), a leader in photovoltaic (PV) energy sector. Now, with immediate effect, the company will market under the Valley brand – a Valmont company. However, the company didn’t disclose the deal amount. Valley Irrigation […] Read more
Delayed Solar Development in Japan amid Covid-19 Likely to Facilitate Coal Usage Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst coronavirus crisis, electricity demand in Japan like other countries has dropped significantly and thus resulted in a decline in power prices. This drop in demand and rise in solar power generation eventually driving down the wholesale electricity prices, as revealed by the data & analytics company. According to GlobalData, the ongoing economic contraction, delays […] Read more
Europe’s Wind & Solar Installations Will Need Grid Flexibility to Succeed: WoodMac Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy A combination of wind and solar power, otherwise known as Variable Renewable Energy (VRE), could make up the largest share of power capacity throughout Europe’s major markets – Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain – as early as 2023, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. And the success of Europe’s transition to […] Read more
West Bengal Seeking EPC Contractors for 125 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy WBSEDCL has issued an EOI for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the 125 MW phase-1 of solar park project in West Bengal. The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the participation of the EPC contractor to express interest through e -tendering for “engineering, procurement and […] Read more
PEDA Issues Tender for 2 MW Solar Project in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy PEDA on behalf of BBMB has issued an RfP for setting up solar PV projects of 2 MW capacity at the Neilla Bhakra Dam Village in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) on behalf of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP), inviting bids from eligible bidders […] Read more