PM Modi to Kick off key Solar and Transmission Projects in Kerala Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of key projects of power and urban sector in Kerala today Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of key projects of power and urban sector in Kerala today (February 19, 2021) via video conferencing. The two big projects are […] Read more
POWERGRID Wins 2 Transmission Projects in Rajasthan Solar Energy Zone Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy POWERGRID to establish two transmission projects for the evacuation of power from the Solar Energy Zones (SEZ) in Rajasthan. POWERGRID, Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL), has announced that it has been declared as the successful bidder under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) to establish two transmission projects on a build, own operate and maintain […] Read more
Power System Overcapacity Problem in Bangladesh Getting Worse: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Jan 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Overcapacity in the power system of Bangladesh has worsened and threatens to deteriorate further according to a new briefing note by IEEFA. Overcapacity in the power system of Bangladesh has worsened and threatens to deteriorate further according to a new briefing note released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Data from […] Read more
Vistra Brings Online its 1200 MWh Battery Storage System in California Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vistra has announced its 1200 MWh Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility was successfully connected to the power grid and has begun operation. Vistra has announced that its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility was successfully connected to the power grid and began operating on December 11, 2020. At 300 MW/ 1200 MWh, the lithium-ion battery storage system, located […] Read more
134 Govt Schools in Rajasthan to get Hybrid Solar Plus Battery Systems Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new Rs 25 crore project has been sanctioned for all 134 govt models schools in Rajasthan to get hybrid solar plus battery bank systems. Rajasthan Council of School Education (RCScE) has notified that there are currently 134 model schools in Rajasthan and almost all of them are situated in rural areas where the electricity […] Read more
CCEA Approves RCE for North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) at an estimated cost of Rs.6,700 crore. This is a major step, towards the economic development of the North Eastern Region through the strengthening of Intra-State Transmission and Distribution systems. Announced […] Read more
Increasing Stakes in Intrastate Transmission Will Drive RE Growth in India: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEEFA recommends increasing competition in the intrastate transmission sector to speed up the deployment of renewable energy in India A new IEEFA report recommends increasing competition in the development of intrastate transmission infrastructure, to speed up the deployment of renewable energy in India. “As the share of increasingly low cost but variable renewable energy grows, development […] Read more
Vena Energy Selects Doosan to Deliver Queensland’s Largest Grid-Scale Energy Storage System Updated On Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vena Energy has named Doosan GridTech as its EPC partner to build Queensland’s largest energy storage system. Vena Energy-Australia has named Doosan GridTech as its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner to build Queensland’s largest energy storage system. This battery energy storage system (BESS) will play a major role in improving grid stability and supporting […] Read more
Australia’s Leanings Towards Battery Storage Over New Transmission Updated On Wed, Nov 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy It is no secret that power distribution firms worldwide are considering energy storage options in a big way to augment or even defer investments in transmission system updates. Part of the reason is the higher share of intermittent renewable energy, but another is simply the variable nature of power demand, where a network can be […] Read more
