242 MW Wind Farm Begins Commercial Operation in Missouri Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center, a 242-megawatt (MW) wind farm in northwest Missouri, is now fully operational. The Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center, a 242-megawatt (MW) wind farm in northwest Missouri, is now fully operational. The facility achieved commercial operation on Monday, May 4, 2020. Located north of Maryville in Nodaway County, Tenaska Clear Creek is comprised of 111 Vestas […] Read more
70% US Energy Sector Workers not Ready to Return to Office: Study Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than 70% of workers in the US energy sector still prefer working from home to returning to their offices now that lockdown sanctions are being eased As States across the US reopen after weeks-long coronavirus lockdown, more than 70 percent of the workers in the US energy sector still prefer working from home to […] Read more
Solar Companies Resume Manufacturing Cautiously after Govt Eases Lockdown Norms Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy With India slowly opening up its economic activities again after total shutdown for many days amidst coronavirus lockdown, various companies across the clean energy space, whether top brands or startups are also resuming operations by reopening their factories and offices. Despite lockdown continued, the government has provided permission to various companies across sectors to reopen […] Read more
Facebook Green Energy Goals Speeding Transition in New Mexico: IEEFA Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Construction of a major Facebook data center in New Mexico has lifted the local economy and accelerated the state’s transition toward renewable electricity Construction of a major Facebook data center in Los Lunas, New Mexico, has lifted the local economy and accelerated the state’s transition toward renewable-powered electricity, concludes a report published recently by the Institute […] Read more
Mexican Govt Blames COVID-19 for Seizing Renewables Energy Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Mexican government has cited the coronavirus pandemic as a justification for new rules that will reduce the role of renewable energy in the energy mix The Mexican government has cited the coronavirus pandemic as a justification for new rules that will reduce the role of renewable energy like solar and wind power, granting a […] Read more
Grid (In) Stability in Focus At Accenture’s Digitally Able Grid Survey Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than nine in 10 executives (95%) believe that climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions has been a contributing factor to increased extreme weather events that their electricity networks have experienced over the past 10 years, according to new research from Accenture. In addition, 90% believe an expected rise in severe weather poses an […] Read more
Govt to Offer Rebate to Discoms for Covid-19 Lockdown Period Updated On Sat, May 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide relief to cash strapped power distribution companies (Discoms), the government has taken a slew of measures to help them, including providing a rebate for the lockdown period amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The power ministry’s move is in line with the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement on May 13, 2020, under […] Read more
The Power Minister and Power Honchos In Virtual Open House. Report Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a virtual meet organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today, Shri R.K. Singh, Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy joined leaders from the power sector for a frank and open discussion on the key issues facing the sector. Broadcast live on Youtube, the discussion made for a great example of engagement […] Read more
Discoms to get Loans at low Rates to pay Back Gencos: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates by state-owned power sector financing companies for clearing their dues towards Gencos, RK Singh has said. Financially stressed Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates of 8.5 to 9 percent for a 10-year period by state-owned power sector financing companies PFC and REC for clearing their dues towards power generation companies (Gencos), Power and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh […] Read more