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
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 4 MW Floating Solar Plus BESS Tender Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its 4 MW floating solar plus 2 MW/01 MWh BESS tender at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for a second time The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, extending the bid submission deadline for its 4 MW floating solar power plant with 2 […] Read more
Repsol to Develop 26 new Wind Farms in Spain Totaling 860 MW Updated On Sat, Feb 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Repsol has added a new 860 MW wind portfolio in Spain, allowing the company to progress towards its goal of becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050 Repsol has added a new 860 MW wind farm project in the northern region of Aragon in Spain to its renewables portfolio. This allows the company to progress […] Read more
US Solar Industry Employed 250,000 Workers in 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US solar industry employed nearly 250,000 workers in 2019, an increase of 5,600 jobs since 2018, according to the 10th annual National Solar Jobs Census The US solar industry employed nearly 250,000 workers in 2019, an increase of more than 5,600 jobs (or 2.3 percent) since 2018, according to the 10th annual National Solar Jobs Census released […] Read more
Electrify America Invests $2 Mn for EV Charging Infrastructure in California Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electrify America is investing USD 2 million in solar-powered EV charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. Electrify America is investing USD 2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. The investment will expand access to sustainable […] 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
Four Winners in SECI’s Latest 1200 MW Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has concluded the auction for its 1200 MW solar tender, awarding the full tendered capacity to the four successful bidders. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has recently concluded the auction for its 1200 MW solar tender, awarding the full tendered capacity to the four successful bidders. With all winning bids coming in […] Read more
CERC Order Makes Biomass Generated Power Formula driven Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Energy from Biomass use at coal fired stations in India just overcame a small hurdle of measurement, with a CERC order laying down the formula to do it. In an important development for power producers generating power using biomass, the CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) took suo motu cognizance, and issued its guidelines for estimation […] Read more
I Squared Capital to Sell its Largest Solar Portfolio in Taiwan to Marubeni Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy An independent global infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund I, has entered into an agreement to divest its entire stake in Chenya Energy to Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation. Chenya Energy, which is currently building the world’s largest floating solar project, is a dedicated solar development, construction and operating company […] Read more
