Ørsted Puts Taiwan’s 900 MW Offshore Wind Project on Hold Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for signing the 2018 PPA was extended to 2 January 2019 and Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy failed to do so by the deadline. Due to a delay by the Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy in issuing an establishment permit and signing the power purchase agreement (PPA), Ørsted has decided to pause and revisit project […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The maximum tariff payable to each WPD is fixed at Rs 2.85/kWh for the entire term of 25 years. State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued Request for Selection (RfS) document for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS connected wind power projects (Tranche-VI) on “Build Own Operate” basis. This 1200MW solar-wind hybrid tender […] Read more
Vestas Secures 328 MW Wind Turbine Order in Norway Updated On Mon, Dec 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy Utilising the 4 MW platform’s flexibility, the turbines will ensure a high capacity factor and maximise energy production in a tailormade configuration. Vestas has secured an order for several wind projects in Norway totaling a capacity of 328 MW that will feature different 4 MW platform turbine variants from Vestas’ product portfolio. Utilising the 4 […] Read more
Bids for 8 GW Wind Power Finalised: RK Singh Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy As on date, the bids for setting up of wind power projects of aggregate 8389.90 MW capacity have been finalized through SECI and NTPC. Taking giant leaps in the renewable energy secto0072, bids for setting up of wind power projects of aggregate 8389.90 MW capacity have been finalised through Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) […] Read more
Bids for setting up of Wind Power Projects of over 8000 MW Capacity Finalised Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The wind power projects in the country are installed on the basis of commercial viability through tariff based competitive bidding process. As on date, the bids for setting up of wind power projects of aggregate 8389.90 MW capacity have been finalised through Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) and National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. […] Read more
3,217 Million US$ received as FDI in Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Thu, Dec 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Capacity reaches about 74GW as on 30/11/2018 The FDI data cell of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) compiles and maintains the data of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Equity inflow received in the country. The FDI equity inflow from April, 2015 to June, 2018 in the Non-Conventional Energy Sector is as […] Read more
Karnataka Tops the Chart in Renewable Energy Capacity Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Having 12,640 MW of cumulative capacity of installed renewable energy, Karnataka is leading the way in generating renewable energy. With a view of cutting carbon emissions and moving towards a sustainable future, Karnataka has now become the number one state in renewable energy capacity addition. Having 12,640 MW of cumulative capacity of installed renewable energy, […] Read more
BP Sells 430 MW of Wind portfolio in the US Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy BP Wind Energy will use the proceeds from the deal to fund technology upgrades elsewhere within its substantial remaining US wind portfolio. BP has sold three wholly owned wind facilities totaling 430 MW to funds managed by affiliates of Ares Management Corporation, with Bank of America Merrill Lynch serving as financial advisor to BP in […] Read more
Wind Power Developers up in Arms with TNERC Over Tariff Updated On Mon, Dec 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Following that, TNERC approved a wind power auction of 1500 MW, in 3 trenches of 500 MW each, proposed by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Co. Developers of wind energy in Tamil Nadu are locking horns with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Authority (TNERC) over the ceiling tariff approved by the authority which even […] Read more