UP Discoms Submit Plans For Meeting Backlog and Future RPO Commitments Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The total shortfall in RPO fulfilment (up to November 2018-19) for non-solar power stood at 4295.52 MU and that for solar stood at 3993.69 MU. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) recently reviewed in a suo moto proceeding, the fulfilment of RPO targets by obligated state distribution companies (discoms), as per the commissions RPO […] Read more
South Sioux City in US To Add 1.5-MW of Battery Storage for Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The city of South Sioux City will become a “demonstration site” for the storage of electric power generated by the city’s 1,200-panel solar installation. A large-scale battery with the capacity to store 1.5 megawatts of power will be installed by Florida-based NextEra Energy Inc. this winter, according to the City Administrator Lance Hedquist. The battery […] Read more
Vestas Selected as EPC Service Provider For South African Wind Project Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has developed a full EPC solution for the 35 MW Wesley wind project located at the Eastern Cape. Leveraging its extensive project management experience and product expertise, Denmark-based wind energy major, Vestas has developed a full engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solution for the 35 MW Wesley wind project located at the Eastern Cape. […] Read more
Regulatory Challenges a Limiting Factor for RE in India Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The increasing share of renewables in the total energy mix of the country may lead to an increase in regulatory challenges for coal-based projects in the long term, global rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has revealed. The higher share of renewable energy in the total energy mix presents key regulatory challenges in terms of integrating new renewable […] Read more
Mahindra Susten and Mitsui to Co-Develop Solar Plants in India Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Mahindra Susten and Mitsui have announced plans to co-develop and operate solar power projects in India. Mahindra Susten, the renewable energy arm of the Mahindra group, has announced entering into a partnership with Japan-based Mitsui & Co to jointly develop and operate solar power generation projects in India. A player in the Indian solar energy […] Read more
MNRE Invites Proposals For Development of Gravity Storage Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The specific objective of the proposal is to develop a prototype system integrating renewable energy with gravity storage. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been supporting a research programme on different aspects of renewable energy and energy storage. With an increasing share of renewables, there would be a requirement of Energy Storage […] Read more
Fortum and Skellefteå Kraft Restructure Stakes in 2 Swedish Wind Farms Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Fortum and Skellefteå Kraft are to restructure their ownership in the two jointly owned Swedish wind parks Solberg and Blaiken. Through the proposed asset swap arrangement Fortum would become the sole owner of the 76-megawatt (MW) Solberg wind park and Skellefteå Kraft the sole owner of the 248-MW Blaiken wind park. Currently, Fortum owns 50% […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Bags Order For 640 MW Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has finally received the firm order for the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind plant in Taiwan. Following its selection as the preferred supplier in May 2018, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has received the firm order by wpd offshore to supply the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind power plant in Taiwan. […] Read more
Canada Launches Climate Action Incentive Fund Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Businesses that plan to build renewable energy projects are eligible to receive up to 25% of project-related costs, with funding ranging from C$20,000 to C$250,000, under the Climate Action Incentive Fund. The government of Canada has launched a new incentive program, the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF), to help fight climate change, the federal […] Read more
