Govt Releases Norms for Tariff-Based Bidding Process for RE Power with Storage Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power recently released a set of guidelines for a tariff-based competitive bidding process for procuring firm and dispatchable power from grid-connected renewable energy power projects with energy storage systems. The document defined renewable power as solar generating systems, wind energy generating systems, or a combination of both, with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). It also […] Read more
Chile to Launch $2 Billion Bill for Large-Scale Energy Storage Systems for 2026-2028 Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The government of Chile has announced plans to introduce a bill this year aimed at procuring large-scale energy storage systems. With an investment of $2 billion, the initiative is set to commence operations in 2026 and will be the largest project of its kind in Latin America. President Gabriel Boric highlighted the necessity of integrating […] Read more
UP Seeks To Test Solar Template At Magh Mela 2024 For Bigger Kumbh Ambitions Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh government’s plan to develop 20 solar cities by 2026-27 with a total installed capacity of 16,000 MW is beginning to show some specific outcomes. In Prayagraj, one of the cities on the list, solar energy will be used extensively during the upcoming Magh Mela-2024. Preparations have apparently begun after a go-ahead from […] Read more
MP Allots 525 MW Of Pumped Storage Project At Indira Sagar To NHDC Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Renewable Energy department of Madhya Pradesh (MP) allotted a 525 Megawatt (MW) of Pumped Storage Project (PSP) to the NHDC Limited, a joint venture of the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) and the Madhya Pradesh government. As per the mandate, the PSP would be constructed using the Indira Sagar reservoir and Omkareshwar reservoir under […] Read more
AES Corporation Acquires USA’s Largest Permitted Solar Plus Storage Project of 2 GW Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bellefield project, which is the largest permitted solar project with storage in the USA, has been sold to The AES Corporation by Avantus. The Bellefield project established in Kern County, California, boasts of a cumulative 1 GW of solar and up to 1 GW of energy storage across two phases. A Power Purchase Agreement […] Read more
Westbridge Gets Approval To Build 270 MWac Solar PV, 200 MWh BESS Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation has announced that it has obtained Power Plant and Battery Energy Storage System approval and a Substation Permit and License for the Rose Lynn 1072S Substation from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). The project is called Sunnynook Solar + Energy Storage Project. The permission has been sought by the majority owned […] Read more
Intersect Power Brings 415 MWp Radian Solar Online Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy US-based clean energy firm Intersect Power has announced the commercial operation of its Radian solar project in Texas that is expected to supply green energy to more than 114,000 homes. As per the official statement by Intersect Power, the Radian solar project has used First Solar panels and created more than half a thousand jobs […] Read more
NHPC, Torrent To Invest Rs 71,000 Crore On Energy Storage, Renewable Energy In Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Government owned hydropower major central PSU NHPC Ltd and Ahmedabad-headquartered Torrent Power have signed separate MoUs with the state government of Maharashtra for the development of storage projects and other renewable energy. With regards to the deal signed by NHPC, the central PSU said in a regulatory filing that it will establish four energy storage […] Read more
Queensland to Get its Largest Hybrid Renewable Park from Octopus Investments Australia Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Specialist Renewables Manager Octopus Investments Australia has made the acquisition for a 175 MW solar project with battery storage component in Queensland. This will be an addition to the existing wind farm and will pave the way for the largest multi-technology renewable energy hub in the state. The Ardandra photovoltaic (PV) will be constructed close […] Read more
