US Energy Storage Market Sets Power Capacity Record in Q4 2019 Updated On Wed, Mar 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US energy storage sector set a power capacity record in Q4 2019, deploying 186.4 MW and 364.2 MWh of storage. The United States (US) energy storage sector set a power capacity record in Q4 2019, deploying 186.4 megawatts (MW) and 364.2 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage. According to Wood Mackenzie and the US Energy Storage […] Read more
Renewable Energy Auctions-Status and Trends Beyond Price Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy This recent report from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) looks at the global shift to auctions, when it comes to renewable energy. From lower price discovery to better tracking of project timelines, auctions have been designed to achieve multiple objectives. 111 GW was auctioned off in the period 2017-18. The report details the many benefits, […] Read more
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
New Roadmap Drawn to Make J&K Energy Surplus by 2025 Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy J&K Power Development Corporation has drawn a roadmap to make the Union Territory energy surplus by 2025 by harnessing its large hydel power potential. The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Power Development Corporation has drawn a roadmap to make the Union Territory energy surplus by 2025 by harnessing its large hydel power potential. This was disclosed […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 14 MW Solar Plus BESS at Leh and Ladakh Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for the tender for the development of 14 MW of solar power projects along with 42 MWh of BESS at Leh and Ladakh The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the development of 14 MW of solar power […] Read more
Solar Cells in Focus as DGTR Initiates Review of Safeguard Duty Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Following a representation by Indian manufacturers of solar cells, the Directorate General of of Trade Remedies(DGTR) has started a review of the Safeguard Duty(SGD) that was put into place in 2018, on imports of solar cells, mostly targeting China. A review in this case would typically cover the effectiveness of the SGD that was imposed […] Read more
China Power Industry Sees 109.1% Rise in Deal Activity in Q4 2019 Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The power industry in China saw a rise of 109.1 percent in overall deal activity during the Q4 of 2019 when compared with the last four-quarter average The power industry in China saw a rise of 109.1 percent in overall deal activity during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019 when compared with the last four-quarter […] Read more
Rosatom’s 1st and Russia’s Largest Wind Farm Begins Supplying Electricity Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The largest wind farm in Russia has begun supplying electric power and capacity to the Wholesale Electricity and Capacity Market The largest wind farm in Russia has begun supplying electric power and capacity to the Wholesale Electricity and Capacity Market. The Adygea Wind Warm is the first completed project of NovaWind JSC (the ROSATOM division […] Read more
Sterlite Power Secures Rs 2,024 Cr Funding from IndusInd Bank, L&T Infra for Transmission Project in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global player in the power transmission space Sterlite Power has secured funding for about Rs 2,024 crore for its power transmission project in Gujarat. The company said that, it has achieved financial closure for its Lakadia Vadodara Transmission Project Ltd (LVTPL). It further added that, we have secured funds worth Rs 2,024 crore from IndusInd […] Read more