India Planning Bids for 4 GWh of Grid-Scale Battery Storage System Updated On Tue, Jul 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an attempt to make the country’s electricity green, the Indian government is planning to invite bids for setting up around 4 GWh (4000 MWh) of grid-scale battery storage system at regional load dispatch centres (RLDCs), according to an announcement made by the Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh. The Union […] Read more
bp & EnBW make £10 bn Joint Bid for Scottish Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Jul 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Oil giant bp and Germany-based EnBW have submitted a joint bid, representing a a potential £10 billion investment, for Scottish offshore wind acreage which could support wind projects with 2.9 GW of capacity. The companies have applied for a lease area off the east coast of Scotland for the development of the project. But the bid seeks […] Read more
Siemens to Build 100 MW Battery Storage Facility in Germany Updated On Tue, Jul 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Technology company Siemens Smart Infrastructure has signed a letter of intent with Zukunftsenergie Nordostbayern GmbH for the turnkey construction of a 100 MW battery storage facility in Wunsiedel, Germany. The plant, with a storage capacity of 200 megawatt hours, is intended to use surplus renewable energy and cover demand peaks in the power grid. The 5,000 square […] Read more
Highfield Solar Secures €160 Million Funding for 282 MW Solar Projects In Ireland Updated On Tue, Jul 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ireland’s Highfield Solar has secured project funding for the construction and operation of two solar PV projects totaling 282 MW of installed capacity. these will be the largest solar projects in Ireland. A joint venture between a German company ib vogt, an Irish company Highfield Energy and a UK company Aura Power, Highfield Solar Limited […] Read more
RUMSL Shajapur Auction- NTPC, Solar Arise Emerge Winners Updated On Tue, Jul 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The 450 MW RUMSL (Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited) solar auction finally culminated with NTPC Renewables (NTPC) and Talettutayi Solar Projects Nine (SolarArise) emerging winners. The solar projects, to be located in the Shajapur Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh had received a strong bidder response earlier, thanks mainly to the strong reputation of RUMSL, and […] Read more
Knowledge Management & Cap Dev Specialist Updated On Mon, Jul 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Knowledge Management & Capacity Development Specialist will report to the Assistant Director-General (Institutional Development and Knowledge Management) and will be responsible for the development of up-to-date solar energy library and repository of materials, data, publications, expertise, etc. in ISA. In addition, the Specialist will develop and implement capacity development programmes at the member state […] Read more
Regulatory Specialist Updated On Mon, Jul 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Regulatory Specialist will be responsible for maintaining a deep understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact ISA’s projects/Programmes. She/he will work under the supervision of the Chief of Unit, Programme and Project Implementation, and where required, with the Chief of Unit, Governance and Legal. Duty Station New Delhi and Gurgaon (initially Remote) […] Read more
Rising Steel Costs Chop Off Turbine Maker Siemens Gamesa’s Profits Updated On Mon, Jul 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Spanish-German wind engineering company Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has released preliminary results for the third quarter of financial year 2021 and updates the guidance for financial year 2021. The company reports that the “sharp” rise in steel costs and the production of a new line of wind turbines have decreased its profits. Siemens Gamesa’s official […] Read more
French Firm Tysilio Brings Solar Power to Senegalese Farms Updated On Mon, Jul 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Based out of Southern France, solar company Tysilio has signed a partnership agreement with Senegal’s National Programme for Community Agricultural Estates (Prodac) that will enable the construction of a containerised solar system with battery storage in farms in the south of the country. This project is expected to reduce farmers’ dependence on highly polluting generators. Tysilio […] Read more
