Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Coal in the US Last Month Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February In the dead of winter, renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February. Specifically, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) new […] Read more
Public Tenders Added 80% of Current Renewable Capacity in Latin America, Caribbean Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has found that over 80% of current renewable energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean has been driven by public tenders and auctions. On the occasion of Mexico WindPower 2020, the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published a joint report Competitive Processes for […] Read more
Vestas Secures 1st Order Worth 201 MW for new V155-3.3 MW Turbine in China Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has secured the first order for 61 of its new V155-3.3 MW turbines for two wind power projects in China that totals 201 MW. Vestas has secured the first order for the V155-3.3 MW turbine variant for two projects in China that totals 201 MW. The order includes the supply of 61 turbines and […] Read more
Sterlite Power Secures Rs 2,024 Cr Funding from IndusInd Bank, L&T Infra for Transmission Project in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global player in the power transmission space Sterlite Power has secured funding for about Rs 2,024 crore for its power transmission project in Gujarat. The company said that, it has achieved financial closure for its Lakadia Vadodara Transmission Project Ltd (LVTPL). It further added that, we have secured funds worth Rs 2,024 crore from IndusInd […] Read more
Tesla, PG&E get Approval for Proposed 1.1 GW Storage Facility in California Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Tesla has received the approval from the local authorities to build its massive 1.1 GWh Megapack battery energy storage system facility in California. Electric Vehicle major Tesla has received approval from the local authorities to build its massive 1.1 GWh Megapack battery energy storage system facility, which is backed by PG&E, in California. Earlier this […] Read more
Govt Working to Bring Round-the-Clock Power Supply in J&K in 2 Years: RK Singh Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The central government is aiming to provide round the clock power supply to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Power Minister RK Singh has said. The Central government is aiming to provide round the clock (RTC) electricity supply to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Union Minister for Power and New and […] Read more
Can Privatization Help in Solving Discom Distress? Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s power sector is currently struggling with multiple issues, among them is pending dues of state Discoms (distribution companies) to renewable energy developers. The issue now even sparked the fears that many solar and wind energy projects likely to turn into non-performing assets (NPAs). Here’re some views and voices from the industry on what could […] Read more
The Perfect Storm 2020 Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Problems demanding solutions are piling up. How will India’s solar sector save 2020? Budget 2020, which carried the hopes of many leaders in the solar sector, has finally come and gone. Even as industry welcomed it with the usual platitudes of ‘good intent’, ‘long term planning’ and praise for the ‘higher allocation’ for renewable energy, […] Read more
NIWE Issues EOI for 1 MW Rooftop Solar PV Plant in Chennai Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy NIWE on behalf of CMWSSB has issued an EOI for setting up of a 1 MW rooftop solar plant on the underground tank at Chembarambakkam WTP in Chennai. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) on behalf of the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI), inviting […] Read more
