KERC Reinstates Tariff of ₹4.79/unit for Adani Green Energy Updated On Sat, Nov 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulation Commission (KERC) passed two orders in favor of Adani Green Energy Limited’s (AGEL) solar plants of 20 MW each. Both the projects were part of a tender by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) for 290 MW of solar projects for 17 talukas across Karnataka. The distribution companies (DISCOMs) Hubli Electricity […] Read more
Sunrun Signs Virtual Power Plant Agreement With Southern California Edison Updated On Sat, Nov 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Thousands of Sunrun Brightbox home solar-powered battery systems to provide 5 MW of new energy capacity by 2023 Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN), the leading provider of residential solar, battery storage and energy services, today announced that it has contracted with one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, Southern California Edison (SCE), to increase […] Read more
IRENA and GWEC Enhance Cooperation to Scale Up Renewables Globally Updated On Sat, Nov 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) signed a cooperation agreement in order to join efforts aimed at increasing the adoption and deployment of wind and renewable energy worldwide. This agreement was signed by IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera and GWEC CEO Ben Backwell on the occasion of the […] Read more
REPORT: Energy Efficiency Led US Energy Job Growth in 2019 and is a Best Bet to Lead Sector’s Recovery in 2021 Updated On Sat, Nov 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Energy efficiency — which led U.S. energy-sector job growth in 2019, growing to employ nearly 2.4 million Americans before the pandemic-fueled crisis — is a best bet to drive the energy sector’s recovery in 2021, according to a new analysis released today by E4TheFuture and the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs). Energy efficiency employed 28% of all […] Read more
Novartis Inches Closer To 100% Renewable Energy With 5 VPPA’s Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a move that has made Novartis the first pharma company to attain the 100% renewable electricity user status for its European operations, the firm recently signed up for five virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). These agreements together will be generating around 275 MW or more of clean power to the electrical grid, serving as […] Read more
APTEL Reinstates Tariff of ₹4.50/kWh for Five Karnataka Wind Generators Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) granted relief to five wind generators after in Karnataka after the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) had issued an order which had reduced the generic tariff to ₹3.74 per kWh for wind projects commissioned before September 2017. It was declared that the tariff of Rs. 4.50 per kwh determined […] Read more
Capital Dynamics Completes Acquisition of Three Solar Photovoltaic Projects from LS Power Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics expands its utility-scale solar photovoltaic portfolio with the acquisition of three high-quality, fully-contracted operating projects Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, announced today that its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business has completed the purchase of three solar photovoltaic (PV) projects from LS Power. Simultaneously CEI completed the placement of over USD […] Read more
Canadian Solar Records Big Growth in Module Shipments, Profit in Q3 Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has reported big growth in all key business segments including growth in Module Shipments, Module Manufacturing capacity, etc in Q3. Canadian Solar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers and project developers has reported its financial results for the 3rd quarter (Q3) of the financial year. The firm has reported big growth in […] Read more
IIT Backed Research Tests Sterilisation of Medical tools Using Sunlight Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and IIT Mumbai have successfully tested an autoclave powered by sunlight to sterilise medical tools. Autoclaves are devices used to sterilize medical tools doing so by utilising pressurized steam at a temperature of about 125 degrees Celsius. Usually provided by electrical or fuel-powered boilers, the steam supply obviously […] Read more
