NTPC, SECI to Set Up 10GW Renewable Energy Parks in Rajasthan Updated On Sat, Mar 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to achieve the target of 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, the government has ramped up its process of tendering of renewable energy projects across the country. In line with this, India’s largest power generation utility NTPC and state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will soon be signing an agreement with […] Read more
California Doubles its Clean Energy Targets for 2030 Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to reduce carbon footprints and increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Thursday has adopted a new target for the electric sector that would more than double the state’s clean energy capacity installation by 2030. However, one of the green group […] Read more
Renewable Energy Gets A Curfew Pass For Lockdown, Gives Guarded Welcome Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The notification by the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) that requested states to consider renewable energy as an essential service has come as a reassuring show of support for the sector. The MNRE notification, issued yesterday, told states to allow movement of material and personnel to ensure continuous renewable power generation. “Power generation […] Read more
Flexible Grids key to Meeting Energy Transition Goals in 2020s: WoodMac Updated On Fri, Mar 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the 2020s, traditional fuel-based generation will shrink as a proportion of the power mix. This will increase the flexibility needs of utility & power markets Over the next decade, traditional fuel-based generation will shrink as a proportion of the power mix. This will increase the flexibility needs of utility and power markets, according to […] Read more
Tata Motors Lucknow Plant to Meet 100% Energy Demand From RE by 2030 Updated On Thu, Mar 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Motors has announced that its Lucknow plant is on track to attaining 100 percent renewable energy sourcing for all its operations by 2030. Staying true to its core philosophy of adopting sustainable practices, Tata Motors has announced that its Lucknow plant has minimised the use of energy in its functions and processes with its […] Read more
Pattern Energy and CPP Investments Complete Merger Transaction Updated On Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pattern Energy Group and CPP Investments have announced the completion of the previously announced merger transaction Pattern Energy Group and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) have announced the completion of the previously announced merger transaction. Under the terms of the merger agreement, CPP Investments acquired all of the outstanding common shares of Pattern […] Read more
MNRE to set up Renewable Energy Standardisation Cell Updated On Mon, Mar 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE will set up “Renewable Energy Standardisation Cell (RESC)” to coordinate the development and adoption of standards for quality assurance in the renewables sector The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on February 18, 2020, notified setting up of “Renewable Energy Standardisation Cell (RESC)” to coordinate the development, updation, and adoption of standards for […] Read more
Allete Acquires 303 MW Wind Project From Apex Clean Energy Updated On Mon, Mar 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Apex Clean Energy has announced the sale of the 303 MW Caddo wind project to Allete Clean Energy, which plans to sell power to three Fortune 500 customers. Apex Clean Energy has announced the sale of the 303 MW Caddo Wind project to Allete Clean Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ALLETE. The purchase includes plans […] Read more
Off-Grid Energy key to Power Growth in Emerging Markets: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Mar 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new analysis from Wood Mackenzie has predicted that the next decade presents a huge opportunity for the off-grid energy access sector. An estimated 420 million people now use standalone off-grid solar and another 47 million people rely on mini-grids for access to electricity. While investments in energy access have rapidly accelerated since 2016, total […] Read more
