Sterlite Power Unveils Innovative Soln to Trim Losses in RE Segment Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to significantly reduce losses in the renewable energy (RE) space, Sterlite Power has developed an innovative solution called ‘low loss conductor’. This new product is a combination of Aluminium conductor, and can reduce losses by up to 40 percent as compared to other conventional conductors. This new innovative conductor is highly corrosion […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of a 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar-wind hybrid power projects in India under Tranche-III. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of a 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar-wind hybrid power projects in India under Tranche-III. The […] Read more
MNRE Drafts Scheme for Round-the-Clock Supply of Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a new draft policy for the supply of round-the-clock power from renewable energy projects, complemented with thermal power projects to Discoms The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new draft policy for the supply of round-the-clock (RTC) power from renewable energy (solar, wind or small hydro) power projects. […] Read more
Can Surplus Renewables Production in West Rajasthan Build A Big Battery? Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2017, when Tesla set out to make the 129 MW lithium ion based battery installation in Australia at the Hornsdale Wind Farm, many people scoffed at its usefulness. However, it proved its role as a load balancer to stabilize the grid in case of sudden drops in power generation elsewhere. So much so […] Read more
2020 Could Be Africa’s Arrival As A Solar Market With Size Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy After a long wait, 2020 could well mark a decisive shift in the energy availability graph for countries in Africa, as multiple approaches and tactics finally make a case for a stronger push. For long, Africa has suffered from the world’s lowest electrification rate. Figures from 2017 state that Its power consumption per capita is […] Read more
Maximising Role of RE in Spain & Chile Dependent on Flexibility Assets Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Maximising the role of renewable energy in Spain and Chile will hinge on the extent to which ‘flexibility assets’ are deployed and used Maximising the role of renewable energy (RE) i.e. solar and wind power in the electricity systems of Spain and Chile between now and 2050 will hinge on the extent to which ‘flexibility […] Read more
Over 12 GW of Wind Power Projects Awarded so far: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that so far, bids for 15,100 MW of wind projects have been issued in India, out of which 12,162.50 MW capacity has already been awarded. Union Minister of State (IC) New & Renewable Energy, Power and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship RK Singh, in a recent written reply to a question in […] Read more
Offshore Wind Pipeline in Asia-Pacific Excluding China Exceeds 5 GW Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report outlines the offshore wind energy pipeline for four key markets in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the key factors for growth. With a supportive policy framework in place and over 5 gigawatts (GW) of approved projects pipeline that will come online as early as 2025, Taiwan is expected to connect upwards of […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Solar-Wind Hybrid Project Proportioning Under RPO Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has now clarified that, the RPO contribution of Obligated Entities (OE) consuming energy from hybrid wind-solar power plant shall be based on the relative proportion of energy contributed by each source, calculated based on the ratio of declared capacities of each source in the PPA. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has […] Read more
