Siemens Gamesa Secures 312 MW Turbine Order in Brazil Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured its first order in Brazil for its next-generation 5.X platform, to supply 52 of its new turbines for the 312 MW Tucano wind farm. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced that it has secured its first order in Brazil for its next-generation platform, the Siemens Gamesa 5.X. Following recent deals to […] Read more
BayWa Secures Tax Equity Commitment for its 250 MW Wind Project Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy BayWa r.e. Wind has secured a tax equity commitment from a consortium led by GE Energy Financial Services for its 250 MW Amadeus Wind project in Texas. BayWa r.e. Wind, part of the BayWa Group, has announced that it has secured a tax equity commitment from a consortium led by GE Energy Financial Services for its 250 […] Read more
Electricity Storage Valuation Framework Updated On Wed, Apr 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity storage could be a crucial factor in the world’s transition to sustainable energy systems based on renewable sources. Yet electricity markets frequently fail to account properly for the system value of storage. This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) proposes a five-phase method to assess the value of storage and create viable […] Read more
IHS Markit Predicts a 16% YOY Drop in Solar Capacity Additions in 2020 Updated On Wed, Apr 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as estimates and predictions on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the renewable energy, and solar sector in particular are announced and updated with each passing week, comes a specific prediction from IHS Markit. The global research and analytics firm has predicted a degrowth of as much as 16 percent in global solar […] Read more
Storage Stays In Focus With New 1200 MW tender Plan from SECI Updated On Wed, Apr 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy After the success of its previous 1200 MW tender for renewable generation plus guaranteed peak supply, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notice inviting tender (NIT) for a repeat of its previous tender. That was oversubscribed by 420 MW. SECI informs us that details will be uploaded soon on the website […] Read more
Suzlon Survives, With Debt Recast From Bankers Updated On Wed, Apr 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Troubled Wind Energy manufacturer Suzlon has informed the stock exchanges about a debt recast approved by its lending consortium, led by the State Bank of India. The total amount involved has been reported to be close to Rs 14,000 crores. The firm has been in financial trouble for quite some time, a situation that has […] Read more
Leading RE Firms and Orgs Call Upon EU To Use Corona Funds Well Updated On Tue, Mar 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy In an interesting move, even as the European Union launches into a massive stimulus plans to fight the economic disruption caused by the Coronavirus disease Covid-19, calls for making this an opportunity to go ‘green’ have been going stronger. In fact, for many activists, the stimulus is being seen as an opportunity to ram through […] Read more
Backed by RE, Ministry Confident of Meeting Peak Demand by 2026-27 Updated On Tue, Mar 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Standing Committee on Energy recently presented its 4th report in the Parliament, one key area of focus was peak power demand and the demand met The Standing Committee on Energy working under the Ministry of Power had recently presented its fourth report in the Parliament addressing all the financial layouts made by the government […] Read more
PSU’s of MoP, MNRE Contribute Rs 925 Cr to Combat COVID-19 Updated On Tue, Mar 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy PSU’s of MoP and MNRE have pledged to contribute Rs 925 crore to PM-CARES Fund in support to all on-going relief efforts to combat the COVID-19 Outbreak. The Public Sector Undertakings of the Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) have pledged to contribute Rs 925 crore to the […] Read more