World Bank Grants $148Mn to Finance Access to Electricity in Mozambique Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved an $82 million grant to increase access to electricity in five of the poorest provinces of Mozambique, including Niassa, Nampula, Zambezia, Cabo Delgado and Sofala. The project is also supported through a $66 million Multi-Donor Trust Fund administered by the Bank. With the potential to benefit about 1.5 million people, […] Read more
Promote RE to Ensure Energy Security & Protect Climate : Naidu Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for the promotion of new and renewable energy in a big way. He said moving to renewable would not just ensure energy security but also protect the climate, reduce pollution. ‘Adequate growth in renewable energy would serve a dual purpose – firstly, it would contribute […] Read more
India Should Evaluate BESS as a Viable Storage Tech Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has said that grid-connected battery-based energy storage system (BESS) should be evaluated more actively as a commercial storage technology for grid services, as it offers superior performance and a declining price trend in the future. “In the 21st century, India’s symbol of national pride should be its grid that […] Read more
Sterlite Power Launches Next Gen Products For Grid Improvement Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power, a global power transmission company has launched Made in India products – ACCC SILVASSA (HPC), Cable with CoExtruded Duct (CCD) and 96F OPGW Central Al clad Tube Design. These products will help address the distribution losses and improve efficiencies. The R&D team of the company has designed products that will help increase its […] Read more
GWEC Launches its Market Intelligence Platform For Wind Industry Insights Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy GWEC’s Market Intelligence platform will provide a series of insights and data-based analysis for wind energy statistics, country profiles, market outlooks and policy updates for key wind energy markets. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has officially launched its Market Intelligence platform. The Market Intelligence platform provides a series of insights and data-based analysis on […] Read more
Maharashtra Order 5 Entities to Comply with the State’s RPO Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy MERC has ordered five entities which include Indian Railways, Tata Power and BEST to comply with its Solar and Non-Solar RPO for the present and previous financial years. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has formally asked five entities operating in the state to comply with its solar and non-solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) for […] Read more
ABB, Rolls-Royce Ink Pact to Provide Microgrid Solutions Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The two companies joined hands on microgrid solutions that integrate digital technology and efficient hybrid power systems. ABB and Rolls-Royce had entered into a global partnership on microgrid technology and advanced automation. As per the deal, the two companies will offer an innovative, energy-efficient microgrid solution for utilities, commercial and industrial entities. The microgrid provides […] Read more
Japan’s JERA To Grow Renewable Energy Investment to 5 GW by 2025 Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The world’s biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) JERA, a day after becoming Japan’s major electricity generator has announced that it will increase its investment in Renewable energy. According to the company, JERA aims to spend around 70 % of its investment budget for the next seven years on renewable energy and liquefied natural […] Read more
Nordex Group Bags Another Major Order For its N149 Turbine in Australia Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The expected volume of electricity to be produced by the wind farm equates to the annual consumption of some 115,000 households and is equivalent to a saving of 532,000 tons of toxic CO2 per annum. Nordex Group has been awarded a contract to supply and install 35 wind turbines for the Mortlake South Wind Farm […] Read more
