SECI Issues Tender To Build 1000 MW/2000 MWh BESS Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender inviting bids to set up 1000 MW/2000MWh (1000 MW x 2 hrs) standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India. This project was issued under tariff-based global competitive bidding (ESS-2). The tender follows a new push for large battery storage systems in the country […] Read more
Juniper, SECI Sign PPA For 150 MW Hybrid Project In Two States Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Delhi-based Juniper Green Energy, a renewable energy power producer signed two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with SECI for a 150 MW hybrid project in Gujarat and Rajasthan. This wind-solar hybrid power project is to be developed under Hybrid Tranche VII in Gujarat and Rajasthan. This collaboration aims to generate approximately 477 million units (MUs) […] Read more
Vestas Secures 155 MW Wind Turbine Order in New Zealand Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vestas has received a 155 MW order for the second stage of the Mercury Energy’s Kaiwera Downs wind farm in New Zealand. The order includes the supply and installation of 36 of Vestas’ V136-4.2 MW turbines in 4.3 MW operating mode as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service and maintenance […] Read more
Data Centers, EV To Raise US Power Demand To 300 TWh: Report Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rystad Energy in its recent research report found that the total US electricity demand has remained relatively stable at around 4,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) since 2010. But as electrification accelerates, that’s about to change as the report accredits this growth to the build-out of data centers which can support more widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). […] Read more
Shree Cement Reneweable Power Capacity Reaches 1GW Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Shree Cement, the third-biggest cement producer in India, announced that it has achieved 1,000 MW of installed power capacity through the commissioning of a 19.5 MW solar power plant at its Andhra Pradesh operation. “The one GW (Gigawatt) capacity includes a mix of solar, wind, thermal and waste heat recovery power plants, showcasing Shree Cement’s […] Read more
Blockbuster Listing For GP Eco Solutions, EPCs Dragged Down By High Valuations Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy On a day when a new green energy listing, GP Eco Solutions listed at a 318% to its issue price, the broader basket of green energy stocks could not quite replicate the same performance. While Shakti Pump continued its incredible run with another lock at the upper circuit (5%), Borosil Renewables rose 3.83% and Suzlon […] Read more
RETC’s 2024 Module Report Flags Rising UVID Risk In n-TOPCon Modules Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy US based third party Engineering advisory and test services provider Renewable Energy Test Centre (RETC) just put out its 6th annual report, which focuses on solar panel reliability across various factors. Solar panels from multiple manufacturers are run across a suite of testing procedures and graded according to their performance. The modules are then categorized […] Read more
India’s Main Opposition Attacks A Modi Govt. Policy With Data And (Some) Science Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy For the last 10 years, India’s BJP run government’s renewable plans have gone mainly uncontested in the elections, in part due to the opposition parties’ distraction with other issues. Thus, after a better than expected show in the 2024 elections, it is good to see the main opposition, the Congress party finally do its job […] Read more
Govt’s New Scheme To Aid In Evacuating RE From Rajasthan, Karnataka Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Union government has now approved new Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) schemes to evacuate 9 Gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy (RE) from the renewable rich states of Rajasthan and Karnataka. These schemes will be implemented through Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mode. These schemes are part of the government’s 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 […] Read more
