Climate Change Threatens India’s Solar And Wind Energy Potential: IITM Study Updated On Mon, Aug 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has revealed in its latest study that the renewable energy in India – specifically solar and wind – may see a downward trend due to the ravages of climate change. The study is titled as ‘Analysis of future wind and solar potential over India using climate models’ and published […] Read more
Major APTEL Relief For Maharashtra Wind Developers Updated On Mon, Aug 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy In an order marked as much by the final order as adverse comments and notings on two key Maharashtra government undertakings, namely MSEDCL and MEDA, APTEL (Appellate Tribunal for Electricity) has provided relief to multiple wind developers in the state. In doing so, APTEL has also seen fit to note that even MERC (Maharashtra Electricity […] Read more
Source Energie Looks At Second GW Scale Wind Project In UK for Hydrogen Production Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The United Kingdom based developer Source Energie is planning for a second gigawatt-scale floating wind farm meant for the production of green hydrogen offshore. The plan also includes the supply of the green hydrogen to shore through a pipeline. Source Energie has said that it will employ ERM Dolphyn technology for the construction and development […] Read more
NYSERDA Funds $30M for Technical Solutions for Grid Integration of Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced providing a further funding of $30 million in the third round of the Future Grid Challenge for projects that identify solutions to the technical challenges of integrating renewable resources into the electric grid. The official statement of NYSERDA said that up to $3 […] Read more
Offshore Wind Market Player Magnora Gets Authorisation To Develop Solar Project In South Africa Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway-based renewable energy player Magnora ASA has announced that one of its solar power projects in South Africa has been granted environmental authorization, which it claims to be a major milestone for the project. According to the official statement of Magnora, the approved solar project will have a total installed capacity of approximately 260 MW […] Read more
Coal Miner Seriti Resources Acquires Majority Stake In Windlab Africa Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy South Africa’s leading coal miner, Seriti Resources has said that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in wind and solar-powered assets of Windlab Africa- a wind energy site developer, through its subsidiary Seriti Green. Seriti is looking at lowering its carbon footprint and ensuring long-term sustainability as a diversified energy producer. Windlab Africa […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa To Supply Turbines To Azure Power Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy developer Siemens Gamesa has announced that it has secured its first order in India. The order, for the supply of 96 SG 3.6-145 wind turbines, has come from Azure Power India Private Ltd. The official statement reads that the turbine supply is meant for a 346 MW project of Azure in the […] Read more
Coal Mining Company NLCIL Signs MoU For RE Projects With APDCL Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by coal mining company NLC India Ltd and Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL). It may be noted that Tamil Nadu based NCL India Ltd and APDCL- fully owned by the Assam Government, are Navratna public sector organisations. According to the agreement, the objective of the MoU […] Read more
GUVNL Issues Request for Selection For Pilot Projects in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Aug 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has invited a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of Pilot Projects of 500 MW/1000 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems in Gujarat under Tariff-Based Global Competitive Bidding (Phase-I). The last date to submit the bid is “Applicable as per NIT on the ISN-ETS portal”. This GUVNL 500 […] Read more
