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
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 4 MW Floating Solar Plus BESS Tender Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its 4 MW floating solar plus 2 MW/01 MWh BESS tender at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for a second time The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, extending the bid submission deadline for its 4 MW floating solar power plant with 2 […] Read more
RK Singh Dedicates 11 Renewable Energy Management Centres to Nation Updated On Sat, Feb 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh has dedicated to the nation 11 Renewable Energy Management Centres for renewable energy integration. Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh has dedicated to the nation 11 Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMCs) for renewable energy integration. The minister also inaugurated the Northern Region Renewable Energy Management Centre (NR-REMC) at a […] Read more
Greenbacker Enters Tax Equity Commitment With Morgan Stanley Renewables Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Greenbacker Renewable Energy has announced that it has completed a tax equity financing commitment with Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc. Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company has announced that it has completed a tax equity financing commitment with Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc. The tax equity financing will be placed on a diversified portfolio of solar commercial and industrial […] Read more
I Squared Capital to Sell its Largest Solar Portfolio in Taiwan to Marubeni Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy An independent global infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund I, has entered into an agreement to divest its entire stake in Chenya Energy to Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation. Chenya Energy, which is currently building the world’s largest floating solar project, is a dedicated solar development, construction and operating company […] 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
Coronavirus Outbreak a Cause of Concern for Domestic Solar Energy Industry: ICRA Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy ICRA has said that the outbreak of coronavirus in China poses a concern for domestic solar developers and OEMs due to disruption in the supply chain Rating agency ICRA has said that the outbreak of (COVID-19) coronavirus in China poses a concern for domestic solar developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) due to disruption in the supply […] 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