Q3 Results: GE Vernova Falls Short On Offshore Wind, Hits Onshore Targets Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy GE Vernova Inc., a US-based wind energy company, secured $1.7 billion in orders in the third quarter ending September 30, 2024. The company reported a 19% organic decrease, attributing the drop to lower Onshore Wind equipment orders outside of North America. GE Vernova generated $2.9 billion in revenue, down 1% organically. Losses increased due to […] Read more
Global Solar Energy Costs Drop, Offshore Wind Prices Stay High: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Globally, the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) landscape made significant advances in renewable energy technologies, with wind and solar power leading the way. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is used to evaluate the net present value of the cost of electricity over generated during the lifetime of the generating system from the energy technology. […] Read more
MERC Asks MSEDCL To Pay Delay Charges To Wind Power Firms Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has ordered MSEDCL to pay delayed payment charges and penalty to the small wind power generators for delayed payments. The order came to light after a group of small wind power generators approached the state power regulator complaining about delayed payment from MSEDCL and defiance of earlier order of […] Read more
Karnataka Plans Rooftop Wind Aero Turbines, Issues Draft Rules Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued draft norms to introduce grid-connected rooftop aero turbines in the state. The draft norms put forth by the state power regulator said that these systems could be installed onto the rooftops with or without rooftop solar systems. The draft notification aims to promote co-generation of electricity […] Read more
After China & Europe, India Set To Embark On Offshore Wind Journey Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy After a thrust to offshore wind energy projects in China and Europe, swings of changes in this sector are now expected in India too. Last year, globally 10.8 GW of new offshore wind energy capacities were added, as per a report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The lion’s share was taken by China […] Read more
MNRE Amends Offshore Wind Lease Rules To Ease Process Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently announced an draft amendment to the offshore wind energy lease rules, aimed at regulating the leasing of offshore areas for wind energy projects. The government can now grant leases for up to 35 years, with the possibility of extending them on a case-by-case basis, depending on […] Read more
JSW Energy Commissions 300 MW Wind Power Project in Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW Energy Ltd. has announced the successful commissioning of a 300 MW wind power project in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. This project, developed by its subsidiary JSW Renew Energy Two Limited, is the company’s first greenfield wind power plant under SECI’s tranche X. The new wind farm marks an addition to JSW Energy’s renewable energy portfolio. […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Seeks To Boost Wind Power With New Repowering Policy Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu, which already has around 10 GW of installed capacity of wind energy is now aiming to given an impetus to its wind sector. With an aim to spur the growth of wind energy in the southern state, the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited has now notified its Wind Repowering Policy. As per […] Read more
How Extreme Weather Events Are Threatening Wind Projects? Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy In May this year, India witnessed the infamous case of a windmill catching fire amid extreme heat waves. The incident was reported from the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan when the temperatures almost crossed 50 Degree C. Pictures and videos of the ignited windmill were widely shared on social media and spread like a fire among […] Read more