MNRE asks State Utilities to Issue Wind, Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy With most states falling behind their renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets, MNRE has given out these instructions to state power utilities. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has instructed state power utilities to issue tenders for solar and wind energy instead of depending on central agencies for meeting their renewable targets. With most states […] Read more
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Conferred the Skoch Award for National Significance Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Considering the impact of the ministry, its purpose and the critical role played by the government in installing about 73 GW of renewable energy, the ministry had been selected for the award. Recognizing the pivotal role government plays in pushing green energy, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India has been conferred with […] Read more
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy conferred Skoch Award for National Significance Updated On Fri, Dec 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India has been conferred the Skoch Award for National Significance at an event held recently in New Delhi. The award was received by Secretary, Ministry of New Renewable Energy Shri Anand Kumar. The award has been conferred on the Ministry considering its purpose and critical role played […] Read more
SB Energy, Adani Green Win 840 MW at SECI’s Hybrid Auction Updated On Thu, Dec 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy SB Energy has won the project at Rs 2.67 per unit of electricity generated while Adani Green Energy won at Rs 2.69 per unit at the auction. In the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI’s) first wind-solar hybrid auction of 1,200 MW capacity, SoftBank-backed SB Energy and Adani Green Energy won 450 MW and 390 MW respectively. Further, […] Read more
Global Warming May Cause Decline in India’s Wind Power Potential: Study Updated On Thu, Dec 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy However, the researchers found that the Indian monsoon is weakening as a result of warming waters in the Indian Ocean, leading to a steady decline in wind-generated power. The warming of the Indian Ocean, caused by global climate change, may be causing a slow decline in wind power potential in India, according to a new […] Read more
NEPCO Gets $265 Mn EBRD Loan to Bolster Jordan’s Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The loan will strengthen NEPCO’s balance sheet through refinancing of existing short-term debt and will fund vitally needed investments to enhance the capability of the grid to absorb and manage renewable power. Multilateral developmental investment lender European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a USD 265 million loan to Jordan’s National Electric Power […] Read more
Siemens Receives 487 MW Offshore Wind Project in Belgium Updated On Tue, Dec 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The order includes supply and commissioning of 58 units of the SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbine and a 17-year Service agreement. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has received an order for 487 MW SeaMade offshore wind power project in Belgium from customer Seamade NV. The order includes supply and commissioning of 58 units of […] Read more
Siemens Bags Wind Turbine Order for 263 MW in Four Countries Updated On Fri, Nov 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The type of turbines that will be supplied will be within a performance range between 2.3 and 4.1 MW, the company said in a statement. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has announced securing major turbines order, total 263 MW spread across Sweden, Norway, Germany and Turkey. The type of turbines that will be supplied will […] Read more
Hungary Plans to Fully Rely on Renewable Energy by 2030 Updated On Fri, Nov 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy An estimated drop of 30% in the prices of photo-voltaic modules will give Hungary an opportunity to meet its renewable energy targets. Setting the right precedent, Hungary has announced that it aims to phase out the use of coal by 2030 and will be fully reliant on renewable energy for country’s energy needs. With a […] Read more
