Unplanned Wind Turbine Repairs to Run Developers More than $8 Bn in 2019 Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global onshore wind O&M costs will be $15 billion in 2019, of which $8.5 billion will be for unplanned repairs due to component failures, according to new research. Global onshore wind operation and maintenance (O&M) costs will reach nearly $15 billion in 2019. Of that number, 57% or $8.5 billion will be spent on unplanned […] Read more
EESL and AMC Partner to Promote EVs in Ahmedabad Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has entered into a partnership with AMC to establish enabling infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Ahmedabad over a 10-year period. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under Ministry of Power, Government of India has entered into a partnership with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to establish enabling infrastructure for Electric Vehicles […] Read more
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
EoI For 500 MW Energy Storage Projects Issued in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy MPPMCL has issued an EoI for the demonstration and selection of technology for providing energy storage services of up to 500 MW and setting up energy storage manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh. The Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL) intends to execute Energy Storage Projects in the state to make optimum use of energy resources […] 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
Duke Energy Florida to Build 22 MW Battery Storage System Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has scheduled the completion of all three projects by the end of 2020. Duke Energy Florida (DEF) has announced three battery storage projects, totaling 22 megawatts, that will improve overall reliability and support critical services during power outages. Collectively, the storage facilities will enhance grid operations, increase efficiencies and improve overall reliability for surrounding […] 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
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