US Firms Malta, Bechtel to Jointly Explore New Energy Storage Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Malta Inc., a Massachusetts-based developer of grid-scale, long-duration energy storage, and Bechtel Corporation, an engineering, construction, and project management company based in Virginia, are teaming up to pursue new energy storage projects around the world. The companies will work together to develop and deploy Malta’s 10-150+ hour energy storage technology in a variety of grid-scale […] Read more
Power Ministry Issues Order Extending ISTS Benefits to BESS, Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Thu, Nov 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 23, the Ministry of Power of the Government of India has notified key changes to its existing orders allowing waiver of ISTS (Inter State Transmission Charges) on Wind and Solar Sources. In the latest version, for Wind, Solar, Hydro PSP (Pumped Storage Projects) and BESS projects commissioned upto 30.06.2025, the […] Read more
Tech Firm Lancium Raises $150M to Advance Decarbonisation Solutions Updated On Wed, Nov 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Lancium Technologies Corporation, a technology firm focused on energy transition, has announced that it has closed $150 million in financing from leading energy companies and investors. Hanwha Solutions, a South Korean provider of clean energy solutions and owner and operator of Q CELLS, led this financing round. Lancium also received support from Novawulf and other […] Read more
Power Minister Tracks Progress On 10 GW Ladakh Solar Project Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The much awaited and planned giant solar project at Ladakh, first mooted by Prime Minister Modi in 2018-19, continues to occupy the attention of the Power Minister, R.K. Singh. The project, originally seen as a 7.5 GW solar park in the union territory, has been delayed due to multiple issues, be it transmission costs, land […] Read more
Modi’s Enhanced Renewable Targets A Credit To Minister R.K. Singh Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy When Prime Minister Narendra Modi committed 500 GW of fresh renewable capacity for India by 2030 at COP26, it was not just a commitment for India contributing its mite to the climate change effort. It was also an acknowledgement of the progress the country has made in reaching its 100 GW renewables milestone, and the […] Read more
MoP Revises Terms of Reference of NCT to Fast-track ISTS Process Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revised the terms of reference of National Committee on Transmission (NCT) to fast-track Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) planning and approval process, thereby facilitating renewable energy development and integration in the power system. “As one more step in the series of major reforms being carried out in the power […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for 1200 MW ISTS-connected Wind Projects Updated On Mon, Oct 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a request for selection (RfS) for the setting up of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power projects on build own operate (BOO) basis for an aggregate capacity of 1200 MW. SECI, which was established to implement National Solar Mission (NSM), will select wind power developers under tariff-based […] Read more
SECI Kicks Off Storage Push With EOI For 1 GW Project Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has been given the go ahead for inviting expression of interest for installation of 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as a pilot project. This is the joint effort of both Ministry of New and renewable energy and Ministry of Power who have been working on this to provide a road map for […] Read more
Power Trading Gets a Fillip With SC Judgement On CERC, SEBI Jurisdiction On Electricity Contracts Updated On Thu, Oct 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy A key power sector reform which was held up due to the jurisdiction issues between SEBI and CERC has finally been resolved. On 06.10.2021, the long pending matter between SEBI and CERC regarding regulatory jurisdiction of Electricity Derivatives has finally got resolved with the Hon’ble Supreme Court favorably disposing of the matter in terms of […] Read more
