Subsidy-Free Offshore European Wind Bids On The Rise: GlobalData Report Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest report by GlobalData, a data and analytics company, claimed that European countries are witnessing increased subsidy-free wind energy bids due to intense competition. However, the report said several factors have also led to the undersubscription of renewable energy auctions. GlobalData’s latest report titled ‘Europe Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2023’ pointed out that the […] Read more
Power Ministry Says Imposing Tax / Cess On Power Generation By States’ Illegal’, Asks To Withdraw Such Orders Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest order, has termed the collection of taxes and cess by states on power generation as ‘illegal and unconstitutional.’ In a letter to all the Chief Secretaries, the government order asked states to take steps to withdraw any such order. The ministry has said that it was informed that […] Read more
Cleantech Forays Into Open Access Of Wind Power, Signs Pact For 25MW Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Cleantech Solar, a renewable energy company, has now marked its entry into the open-access segment of wind energy with its latest proposed wind energy projects. The firm, in its latest development, has signed an agreement with international industrial customers in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu for its upcoming 25MW wind power projects in these states. As […] Read more
ACWA Power Gets $174 Million Loan From ADB For Uzbekistan Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s ace renewable energy developer ACWA Power has received $174 million worth of loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop the Bash wind power and Dzhankeldy wind power plants – both located in the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan. As per ABD, the ACWA Power financing comprises loans amounting to $40.5 million for […] Read more
Govt Orders Implementing Scheme On Pooled Tariff Of Older Power Plants From July 1 Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest notification, has asked all states and other concerned institutions to take necessary actions to implement the proposed scheme of pooling tariffs of older thermal power plants whose Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have expired. The scheme aims to use the power generation capacity of thermal power plants older than 25 […] Read more
Spain’s First Hybrid Wind-Solar Plant To Be Brought To Reality By Iberdrola Updated On Tue, Apr 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Iberdrola is building the first hybrid wind and solar plant in Spain that will come up in Castilla y León region in the province of Burgos. Iberdrola held that it’s constructing two solar PV plants of 41 and 33 MW each. Both solar projects will employ more than 170,000 solar modules and will be located […] Read more
MERC Allows TPSL To Supply Wind Energy From Its Hybrid Plant As A ‘Short-Term Measure’ Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest order, allowed TP Saurya Limited (TPSL) to partially supply only wind power from its 300 Megawatt (MW) hybrid Power plants under a separate short-term power supply agreement. The development came when the renewable energy developer petitioned to seek its approval. It had earlier signed a PPA […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa To Supply Turbines For 166-MW Wind Farm In Andhra Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy As India looks hawkish on the renewable energy expansion to achieve its 2030 target, Siemens Gamesa has announced to have signed a deal with AM Green Energy Private Limited (AMGEPL) where it will supply 46 wind turbines for a capacity of 166 MW of wind project about to come up in the state of Andhra […] Read more
DNV Introduces Wind Control JIP Entailing Major Firms, Wind Farm Owners Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Norway-based energy management firm DNV has introduced a Joint Industry Project (JIP). The JIP includes owners of wind farms, turbine manufacturers and other profesionals from the wind energy sector. It has been formed with a view to augment confidence in wind farm control (WFC) technology, which entails models and procedures needed to control each turbine […] Read more
