US DOE Grants $128 Mn to Advance Solar Technologies Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selections for USD 128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for USD 128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. Through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, DOE will […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadlines for 2 More Solar Energy Tenders Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for two solar tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked and the 1.95 MW with BESS in Lakshadweep. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the extension in bid submission deadline for two tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked solar tender and the tender […] Read more
ADB Grants $451 Mn to Strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the CKIC in Tamil Nadu The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu, […] Read more
Apple led Consortium to Purchase Wind Energy in Texas Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Apple, eBay, Samsung, and Sprint have announced a joint agreement to purchase power from a new wind farm developed by Apex Clean Energy in Texas Apple, eBay, Samsung, and Sprint have announced a joint agreement to purchase power from a new wind farm owned and developed by Apex Clean Energy in Texas. The transaction—spearheaded by […] Read more
INOX Wind Flies on Back of 38 MW Wind Order from ReNew Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy INOX wind, the listed supplier and operator of wind power plants, has announced a fresh order for 38 MW from Renew Power. The company in its press filing to the exchange said that it has bagged the order for the wind power project to be developed at Anjar in the State of Gujarat from ReNew Power […] Read more
Global Wind Technology Tenders Down 26 percent in Q3 2019 Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Wind technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 58. Wind technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw 43 tenders announced, marking a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 58, according to a new analysis. According to GlobalData’s power industry tenders […] Read more
Sunport Power. Betting on Technology And Scale Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an occasional series on firms that are making an impact in the solar space, today we look at Sunport Power, a China based manufacturer, that has made a name for itself, not for sheer scale and size, but for its focus on technology led differentiation. The seven year old firm is interesting in many […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Storage Subsidies. With or Without Renewables? Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to three scientists who have played a key role in the development and commercialisation of Lithium storage batteries, is a true indicator of the critical role of storage today. More so at a large scale now. The changes happening on the Energy storage subsidy front in the […] Read more