MERC Approves Tariffs For a Combined 633 MW of Solar Power in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Last Week for a busy week for Maharashtra, with approvals for close to 633 MW of solar power procurement to meet Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL’s) Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) for the state. MSEDCL, which has been procuring just about 3.5 percent of its power requirements from Solar, needs to ramp it up […] Read more
India Adds 1043 MW of Utility-Scale Solar and Wind Capacity in Q1: BTI Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy India added about 715 MW of utility-scale solar capacity and 328 MW wind capacity in the January to March quarter, according to a new report India added about 715 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar capacity in January-March 2020, down 67 percent from 2163 MW during the same period last year, a report said. According to […] Read more
MNRE Releases Draft Guidelines for Off-Grid Solar Plants; Seeks Stakeholders Comments Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the draft guidelines for implementation of off-grid solar power packs under RESCO mode and model PPA. Also, the notice calls upon industry stakeholders to provide their suggestions and comments on the draft guidelines and draft PPA latest by May 25, 2020. This is in line […] Read more
RES and Energy Estate to Advance 2 GW Renewable Hub in Queensland Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy RES and Energy Estate will work together on the CQP project which plans to deliver over 2 GW of wind, solar and storage developments in Queensland RES, one of the world’s largest independent renewable energy companies with over 16 GW portfolio has partnered with Energy Estate to work together on the Central Queensland Power project […] Read more
GE Renewable Energy to Supply Turbines for 193 MW Project in Turkey Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Fina Enerji to supply 52 of its 3 MW platform onshore wind turbines for four wind projects worth 193 MW in Turkey GE Renewable Energy has announced that it has been selected by Fina Enerji to supply 52 of its 3 MW platform onshore wind turbines for four […] Read more
AVANA Capital and SolRiver Close Construction Financing for Six Solar Projects Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy SolRiver Capital has closed on USD 30 million of construction financing with AVANA Capital for a portfolio of six solar projects worth a combined 24 MW. SolRiver Capital, a solar investment fund that acquires and owns distributed generation and utility-scale projects, has announced that it has closed on USD 30 million of construction financing with […] Read more
CEL to Empanel Solar PV Modules and Related Products Suppliers Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy CEL is looking to engage firms as Authorised Dealer-Solar (AD-SOLAR) for selling its solar PV modules, power pack, and other products. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued an expression of interest (EOI), through which the firm is looking to engage, throughout India, companies/ firms/ individuals, etc. having their own well-established marketing network, as Authorised Dealer-Solar […] Read more
70% US Energy Sector Workers not Ready to Return to Office: Study Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than 70% of workers in the US energy sector still prefer working from home to returning to their offices now that lockdown sanctions are being eased As States across the US reopen after weeks-long coronavirus lockdown, more than 70 percent of the workers in the US energy sector still prefer working from home to […] Read more
India’s Solar, Wind Capacity Installation Falls 70% in Q1 2020 Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The solar and wind energy installations in India fell short by 70 percent with 720 MW of solar energy and 188 MW of wind energy projects installed during the January-March quarter of 2020, as compared to the previous quarter, as per the research and advisory services provider firm. On a yearly basis, India commissioned 35 […] Read more