NTPC Invites Bids for Development of Wind Projects Worth 600 MW Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has issued an IFB for setting up of ISTS-connected wind energy project(s) up to a capacity of 600 MW anywhere in India. NTPC Ltd has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB), inviting online bids from eligible bidders for setting up of ISTS-connected wind energy project(s) up to a capacity of 600 MW anywhere […] Read more
Tesla, PG&E get Approval for Proposed 1.1 GW Storage Facility in California Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Tesla has received the approval from the local authorities to build its massive 1.1 GWh Megapack battery energy storage system facility in California. Electric Vehicle major Tesla has received approval from the local authorities to build its massive 1.1 GWh Megapack battery energy storage system facility, which is backed by PG&E, in California. Earlier this […] Read more
ThomasLloyd Investee Firm to Begin Work on 75 MW Solar Project in UP Updated On Sat, Feb 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy ThomasLloyd investee firm SolarArise India has issued the first part of a Notice to commence the construction at its new 75 MW Solar Plant in Uttar Pradesh. ThomasLloyd has announced that its’ investee company SolarArise India Projects Private Limited (SolarArise), a Delhi-based solar project developer, has issued the first part of a Notice to Proceed […] Read more
2020s to be the Decade of Emerging Solar Power Markets: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The 2020s are set to deliver more of the same for solar PV, as costs continue to fall, and the global market gets more diverse with emerging markets coming of age The next decade is set to deliver more of the same for solar PV, according to Wood Mackenzie. Costs will continue to fall, though […] Read more
Govt Working to Bring Round-the-Clock Power Supply in J&K in 2 Years: RK Singh Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The central government is aiming to provide round the clock power supply to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Power Minister RK Singh has said. The Central government is aiming to provide round the clock (RTC) electricity supply to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Union Minister for Power and New and […] Read more
Research Shows Pairing Wind With Storage Critical for RE Future Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report examines the use of energy storage for wind integration, covering existing and upcoming projects, the landscape, and expected market growth. A new report from Navigant Research examines the use of energy storage for wind integration, covering existing and upcoming projects, the competitive landscape, and expected market growth. The report, Optimizing Wind Power Plants with Energy Storage, […] Read more
Can Privatization Help in Solving Discom Distress? Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s power sector is currently struggling with multiple issues, among them is pending dues of state Discoms (distribution companies) to renewable energy developers. The issue now even sparked the fears that many solar and wind energy projects likely to turn into non-performing assets (NPAs). Here’re some views and voices from the industry on what could […] Read more
NTPC Designated RE Implementing Agency for Long Term Access in ISTS Network Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has designated state-owned NTPC as the renewable energy (RE) implementing agency to facilitate the application of connectivity and Long-Term Access (LTA) in the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) network. As per the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Regulation (7th amendment) for connectivity, LTA and Medium-term Open Access in […] Read more
The Perfect Storm 2020 Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Problems demanding solutions are piling up. How will India’s solar sector save 2020? Budget 2020, which carried the hopes of many leaders in the solar sector, has finally come and gone. Even as industry welcomed it with the usual platitudes of ‘good intent’, ‘long term planning’ and praise for the ‘higher allocation’ for renewable energy, […] Read more
