Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Coal in the US Last Month Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February In the dead of winter, renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February. Specifically, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) new […] Read more
Record Amount of Wind Turbine Capacity Ordered Globally in 2019 Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy 2019 saw nearly 100 GW of global wind turbine order capacity, shattering the previous record set in 2018, according to a new analysis. 2019 saw nearly 100 GW of global wind turbine order capacity, shattering the previous record set in 2018, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. As noted in the report, ‘Global […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Bags Turbine Order for 1.1 GW Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ørsted has conditionally named Siemens Gamesa as the preferred turbine supplier for two offshore wind power projects in the German North Sea totaling 1.1 GW Ørsted has conditionally named Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy as the preferred turbine supplier for two offshore wind power projects in the German North Sea totaling 1.1 GW (1.142 MW). At […] Read more
Britain to Include Onshore Wind, Solar and Storage in Next Round of CfD Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The government of Great Britain has released the details of the next round of the CfD scheme to include onshore wind and solar, and energy storage. The government of Great Britain has released the details of the next round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which opens in 2021. This latest round will be […] 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
Acciona Posts 13.7% EBITDA for Energy Business Despite 9.5% Drop in Turnover Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Spanish conglomerate group Acciona has reported its financial figures for the financial year 2019, recording a net profit of EUR 352 million in 2019 (+7.2%) Spanish conglomerate group dedicated to the development and management of infrastructure and renewable energy – Acciona has reported its financial figures for the financial year 2019, recording a net profit […] Read more
Stinging Order at APTEL Embarasses AP Discoms, Andhra Government By Extension Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding politics to established policy is not recommended, and the consequences, when that is done, were there for all to see after the APTEL order yesterday (February 27). The case was a much followed one, of the Andhra Pradesh Discoms essentially, versus both the NTPC, as well as three of the key bid winners of […] Read more
EESL to set up Decentralised Solar Projects Worth 1.5 GW by 2021 Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL plans to set up 1.5 GW of decentralised solar power projects across the country by the end of 2020-21, its managing director, Saurabh Kumar has said. State-owned Energy Efficient Services Ltd (EESL) has forayed into solar power generation and plans to set up 1.5 GW of decentralised solar power plants across the country by […] Read more
India to be Electricity-Based Economy Eventually: RK Singh Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power Minister RK Singh has said that India is on route to becoming an electricity-based economy, as it embarks on power usage for cooking and running vehicles Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that India is on route to becoming an electricity-based economy, as it embarks on power […] Read more
