Cabinet Approves MoU With Saudi Arabia for Cooperation in Renewables Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between MNRE and Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Renewables The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the […] Read more
NTPC Planning to add 10 GW Solar Capacity by 2022 Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC is planning to add 10 GW of solar energy capacity by 2022, which entails an investment of around Rs 50,000 crore, to be funded mainly by green bonds. State-owned power giant NTPC has revealed that it is planning to add 10 GW of solar energy generation capacity by 2022, which entails an investment of around Rs 50,000 crore, to […] Read more
The Potholes of 2019 for India’s Solar Drive Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Looking back at 2019, there is absolutely no doubt today, that it has not been a memorable year for Solar power in India. Generators or manufacturers. With a closing installation figure of barely 7 GW as tracked by us, almost every hope from 2018 has been belied. The bad part? Some of the biggest obstacles […] Read more
New Thermodynamic Formula Reveals Bifacial Panels Generate 15-20% More Power Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new thermodynamic formula reveals that the bifacial cells making up double-sided panels generate on average 15-20 percent more power than monofacial cells Double-sided solar cells are already enabling panels to sit vertically on land or rooftops and even horizontally as the canopy of a gas station, but it hasn’t been known exactly how much […] Read more
ACWA Power Signs 20-Year PPA for 250 MW Solar Projects in Ethiopia Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy ACWA Power has signed two PPA with Ethiopia state-owned electricity producer EEP for two 125 MW solar projects at USD 2.526 cents/kWh over 20 years ACWA Power, international developer and operator of power generation and water desalination projects, has announced that it has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with Ethiopia state-owned electricity producer […] Read more
EVs, Storage, Microgrids and Corporate PPAs to be Key Trends in 2020: GlobalData Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The power sector is witnessing significant changes. As 2019 draws to a close, Harminder Singh, Director of Power at data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key trends that will shape the industry in 2020, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). A. Electric vehicles “The adoption of electric vehicles […] Read more
Eni and Falck Renewables JV to Develop 1 GW RE Projects Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Eni and Falck Renewables have signed a strategic agreement for the joint development (JV) of renewable energy projects in the United States. Italian major Eni and Falck Renewables have signed a strategic agreement for the joint development (JV) of renewable energy projects in the United States. The agreement involves the creation of a venture owned […] Read more
ADB to Invest $1 bn for Renewable Transition in the Pacific Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB will invest over USD 1 billion worth of energy projects in the Pacific from 2019 to 2021 to increase renewable energy generation The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest over USD 1 billion worth of energy projects in the Pacific from 2019 to 2021 to increase renewable energy generation and improve access to affordable […] Read more
Chattisgarh Issues Tariff Regulations for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy CSERC has issued the regulations for determining tariff for renewable energy sources for the purpose of sale of power to Discoms in Chattisgarh The Chattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has issued the regulations specifying the terms and conditions of tariff for renewable energy sources for the purpose of sale of power to Discoms in […] Read more