Each Degree Rise in Heat Index led to 187 MW Increase in Power Demand: CSE Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Every degree rise in heat index resulted in a 187-megawatt increase in electricity demand during COVID-19 lockdown, which was six percent higher than in 2019, according to a new analysis. The analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) was on electricity demand and its correlation with weather data during the successive stages of lockdown […] Read more
Azure Power Reports Q1 Financial Results, Revenue of Rs 394 Crore Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced its consolidated results for Q1 2021, reporting revenue of Rs 394 crore for the quarter, an increase of 16 percent YoY. Azure Power Global Limited, a leading independent solar power producer in India, has announced its consolidated results under the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the fiscal first […] Read more
5 Winners in GUVNL’s 700 MW Solar Tender, Vena & Tata L1 Bidders Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy GUVNL’s 700 MW solar tender saw the entire capacity awarded to five bidders, with Tata Power and Vena Energy submitting the winning L1 bids of Rs 2.78/kWh. The recently concluded auctions for the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL’s) 700 MW solar tender saw the entire capacity awarded to five bidders. With Tata Power and Vena Energy […] Read more
Envision Solar Announces 1st EV ARC Order From Baltimore G&E Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Envision Solar, a leading producer of unique and sustainable infrastructure products for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy security and outdoor media, announced that Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has ordered its EV ARC product to forward the utility’s innovation and environmental stewardship efforts and to promote off-grid EV charging within its workplaces and corporate offices. […] Read more
Lightsource bp Partners up for 300 MW Solar Project in Colorado Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy McCarthy Building Companies has been named by Lightsource bp as the EPC Contractor for the 300 MW Bighorn Solar project in Colorado McCarthy Building Companies’ Renewable Energy & Storage team has been named by Lightsource bp as the Engineer, Procure, and Construction (EPC) Contractor for the 300 MW Bighorn solar project in Colorado, which will […] Read more
SIGECO Issues 2nd RFP Targeting Wind, Solar & Solar + Storage Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy CenterPoint Energy’s Indiana-based electric and gas business, SIGECO is opening a new RFP to seek a combination of wind, solar and solar + storage resources CenterPoint Energy has announced that its Indiana-based electric and gas business, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Co (SIGECO) is opening a new request for proposals (RFP) to seek a combination of wind, […] Read more
XLRI Planning for 1 MW Solar Plant in NCR Campus Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Xavier School of Management (XLRI) is planning to set up a 1 MW solar power plant in its newly established Delhi NCR campus in Jhajjar, Haryana. The Xavier School of Management (XLRI), one of the top 10 business management schools in India, is planning to set up a 1 MW solar power plant in […] Read more
Design Breakthrough can Spur Advances in Solar Lasers and Hydrogen Generation Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Scientists in Japan have developed a fully planar device that converts sunlight into a laser beam, which can efficiently power hydrogen fuel generators. Solar-pumped lasers convert sunlight into laser beams, which can be used to produce hydrogen—a clean type of fuel that can help to tackle the current environmental crisis. But, these lasers usually require […] Read more
Wind and Solar Met 9.8% of Global Electricity Production in H1 2020: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy In H1 2020, wind and solar generation rose 14 percent compared to H1-2019, generating 9.8 percent or nearly one-tenth of global electricity. A new report has put the spotlight on how fast wind and solar energy have expanded over the last few years to become major sources of electricity generation in most countries around the […] Read more