7th Deadline Extension for SECI’s 15 MW Floating Solar Tender in Himachal Updated On Thu, Jan 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has, now for the seventh time, extended the tender deadline for its 15 MW floating solar plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now, for the seventh time, extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of a project developer for setting […] Read more
Power Insights from China For 2020-Surge for Wind, Solar, Consumption Up 3.1% Updated On Thu, Jan 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy On January 19, China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) released data on electricity consumption for the full year (2020). And the numbers are surprising, in more ways than one. The big surprise of 2020 was the newly installed capacity of power sources. At 190.87 million kilowatts, these included 13.23 million kilowatts of hydropower, 71.67 million kilowatts […] Read more
EDF-R Announces Commercial Operation of Maverick 1 and 4 Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy EDF-R has begun commercial operation of the Maverick 1 (173.4 MWdc) and Maverick 4 (135.9 MWdc) solar projects in California EDF Renewables (EDF-R) North America has announced the completion and commercial operation of the Maverick 1 (173.4 MWdc) and Maverick 4 (135.9 MWdc) solar projects in California. Maverick 1 provides 125 MWac of electricity to […] Read more
EDPR Acquires Majority Interest in Distributed Solar Platform C2 Omega Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy EDPR NA Distributed Generation will focus exclusively on downstream generation and energy efficiency services EDPR Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) announces the acquisition of a majority interest in C2 Omega LLC, the distributed solar platform of C2 Energy Capital LLC (C2). The new company, EDPR NA Distributed Generation, will be the exclusive provider of […] Read more
FTM Storage Costs to Decline 30% by 2025 in Asia Pacific: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy All-in FTM battery storage system costs in Asia Pacific markets could decline by more than 30 percent by 2025, as per Wood Mackenzie. All-in front-of-the-meter (FTM) battery storage system costs in Asia Pacific markets could decline by more than 30 percent by 2025, according to research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. Storage system prices fell […] Read more
EV Startup Rivian Raises USD 2.65 Billion, Led by T. Rowe Price Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Rivian, an electric vehicle (EV) startup, provider of electric SUVs, has announced the closing of its latest investment round of USD 2.65 billion led by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. This round also included Fidelity Management and Research Company, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, Coatue, and D1 Capital Partners as well as several other existing and […] Read more
229.25 RE Capacity Added in First 10 Months of FY21 in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Data from NREDCAP has revealed that in the first 10 months of the FY21, Andhra Pradesh had 229.25 MW of RE capacity connected to its grid. The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP (NREDCAP) has issued the updated status of renewable energy (RE) projects commissioned in the state of Andhra Pradesh (until January […] Read more
GM & Cruise Partner With Microsoft to Commercialise Self-Driving EVs Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy GM and Cruise have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving EVs. General Motors (GM) and Cruise, have announced that they have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving electric vehicles (EVs). As per the partnership agreement, the companies will bring together their […] Read more
AGEL Commissions 150 MW Solar Plant at Kutchh, Ahead of Schedule Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Solar Energy Kutchh One Limited, a step-down subsidiary of AGEL has commissioned a 150 MWac solar power plant in Kutchh, Gujarat. Adani Solar Energy Kutchh One Limited, a step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has commissioned a 150 MWac solar power plant in Kutchh, Gujarat. Despite all the challenges of global pandemic […] Read more
