Average Energy Spot Prices at 2-Year Low, REC Prices Rise Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The average spot power price at IEX dropped 54 percent to a two-year low of Rs 2.71 per unit in October, compared to Rs 5.94 per unit last year. The average spot power price at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) dropped 54 percent to a two-year low of Rs 2.71 per unit in October, compared to Rs 5.94 per unit in the same […] Read more
French Energy Major EDF Bets on Storage With Pivot Power Buy Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy French utility EDF continues to invest in a future where it expects storage to play a critical role, by acquiring UK battery storage firm Pivot Power. For EDF, the acquisition is another step in its effort to become a large scale storage firm. The takeover of Pivot Power also follows EDF’s acquisition in September 2018 […] Read more
CPPIB to Acquire Pattern Energy in All-Cash Deal Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, the Pattern Energy stake transaction is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2020, subject to required regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), a professional investment management organization, has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pattern Energy in an all-cash transaction for USD 26.75 […] Read more
Nexans Gets Contract for 1,075 MW Seagreen Wind Farm Project Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company will be the preferred supplier for designing, manufacturing and installing onshore and offshore export cables for the phase-I development of the project. France based cable manufacturer Nexans has received a contract from SSE Renewables, a renewable energy arm of Airtricity, for 1,075 MW Seagreen offshore wind farm project. As per the agreement, the […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Arm Gets LoA to Develop 150 MW Solar Project Updated On Sat, Nov 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the energy will be supplied to Tata Power – D under a long-term PPA for 25 years from the scheduled commercial operation date. Renewable arm of utility giant Tata Power, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has got a Letter of Award (LoA) from Tata Power – Distribution (Tata Power – […] Read more
Govt to Devise Long Term Policy for Continuous Demand for Local Products: Samir Mehta Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy We believe that to ensure local manufacturing happens in India, government has to devise a long-term policy for continuous demand for local cells/modules for at least 10 years which will ensure that project returns are easily guaranteed for investor and also ensure that no matter what situation arises these policies are not tempered or affected […] Read more
At Rs 2.71, Developers Hold Their Ground on SECI’s ISTS-VI Auction Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the latest auction for 960 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS-VI) connected solar projects, SECI has declared ReNew Power (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Avaada Energy (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Masaya Solar Energy (UPC Renewables) (300 MW) at Rs 2.71/kWh, and Tata Power (60 MW) at Rs 2.72 /kWh as winners. For […] Read more
ABB to Connect World’s Largest Offshore Wind Project to UK Grid Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy ABB has been selected to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger Bank region to the UK transmission network. ABB has been selected by UK-based SSE Renewables and Norwegian firm Equinor to supply its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) Light converter systems to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger […] Read more
EDPR Secures 15-Year PPA for 200 MW Californian Solar Project Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDPR has executed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to sell the energy produced by its 200 MW solar park in California EDP Renewables (EDPR) has announced that it has through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America, has executed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to sell the energy produced by its 200 […] Read more
