EVs, Storage, Microgrids and Corporate PPAs to be Key Trends in 2020: GlobalData Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The power sector is witnessing significant changes. As 2019 draws to a close, Harminder Singh, Director of Power at data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key trends that will shape the industry in 2020, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). A. Electric vehicles “The adoption of electric vehicles […] Read more
Indian Army Distributes Solar Lanterns in J&K’s Rajouri District Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy As part of ‘Operation Goodwill’, the Indian Army has distributed solar rechargeable lanterns in a remote village of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir As part of ‘Operation Goodwill’, the Indian Army has distributed solar rechargeable lanterns in a remote village of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a defence spokesman has informed. The lanterns were distributed in Kheta Basha […] Read more
EOI for 5 MW Solar Plant Issued by Dept of Defence Production Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Department of Defence Production has issued an EOI for commissioning of 5 MW grid-connected solar plant at the Varagaon Ordnance Factory in Maharashtra. The Ordnance Factory Board under the Department of Defence Production has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the commissioning of a 5 MW grid-connected solar power plant at the Varagaon […] Read more
Statkraft and Solaria Sign 10-Year 252 MW Solar PPA Updated On Sat, Dec 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Statkraft and Solaria have signed a long-term physical power purchase agreement (PPA) for five solar parks. Statkraft, one of Europe’s leading provider of market access services and Solaria, leading solar power generator in Spain, have signed a long-term physical power purchase agreement (PPA) for five solar parks. The initial duration of the agreement is ten […] Read more
Infrastructure Sector Makes the Case for Captive RE Policy and More Updated On Sat, Dec 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The infrastructure sector has urged the government to bring captive renewable policy and exempt from cross-subsidy charges to make renewable energy more viable The infrastructure sector has urged the government to bring captive renewable policy and exempt from cross-subsidy and transmission charges to make renewable energy more viable for those willing to set up clean energy plants beyond factory […] Read more
Walton, Silicon Ranch Announce 125 MW Solar Projects for Facebook Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Walton EMC has executed contracts with Silicon Ranch on behalf of Facebook for two new solar projects totaling 125 MW for Facebook’s data center in Georgia. Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), a consumer-owned utility with a reputation for energy innovation, has executed contracts with Silicon Ranch on behalf of Facebook for two new solar projects […] Read more
Equinor Increases Stake in Scatec Solar With Purchase of 6.5 mn Shares Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Equinor has acquired 6,500,000 shares in Scatec Solar, corresponding to 5.2 percent of the shares and votes, at a total purchase price of USD 84 million. Equinor has acquired 6,500,000 shares in Scatec Solar, corresponding to 5.2 percent of the shares and votes, at a total purchase price of NOK 754 million (USD 84 million). […] Read more
EDPR Secures Long-Term CfD for 307 MW Wind at Polish Auction Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDPR has secured a 15-year CfD at the Polish energy auction to sell electricity produced by a portfolio of 11 wind farms with a total capacity of 307 MW. EDP Renováveis (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has announced that it has secured […] Read more
Sharp Decrease in Solar Installations in China After Policy Change Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy China transitioned from a feed-in tariff system to auctions for solar projects in 2019, and the market responded with a sharp decrease in solar installations In 2019, China transitioned from a feed-in tariff system to auctions for solar projects on a national level. The market responded with a sharp decrease in solar installations after the […] Read more
