Siemens Gamesa Receives 1st Offshore Wind Supplier Nomination in Japan Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy recently received its first preferred supplier nomination for an offshore wind project in Japan Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy recently received its first preferred supplier nomination for an offshore wind project in Japan. The agreement with customer Obayashi Corporation currently includes using SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines for the Northern Akita Offshore Wind Farm project, and a long-term service agreement. All deliveries are subject to Obayashi Corporation’s final investment decision. […] Read more
Helping Achieve Grid Stability A Big Opportunity for Wärtsilä India – Neeraj Sharma Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a total delivery of over 250 power plants and 3500MW of generation capacity, Wartsila India has had a ringside view of the evolving power scenario in India. The Finnish multinational is now making a strong case for its gas based plants, to balance out demand surges, as renewable energy plays a bigger role. Not […] Read more
Global Investments in Renewable Energy Hit $288 Billion: BNEF Report Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The dip in investment in 2018 can be partly attributed to falling technology costs in solar photovoltaics, which meant that the required capacity could be secured at a lower cost and slowdown in PV installations in China. Global investment in renewable energy has hit $288.9 billion in 2018, with the amount spent on new capacity […] Read more
Govt May Lower GST Rate for EVs to 5% Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Government of India may slash down GST levied on the sale of electric vehicles in the upcoming 35th GST council on June 20. India may cut the goods and services tax (GST) on electric vehicles to 5% from 12% to provide a stimulus to the sector that’s a high priority for the current government. The […] Read more
Greenspur’s Permanent Magnet Generator Could Unleash 25 MW Offshore Turbines Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy A permanent magnet generator concept, developed by Greenspur Renewables, could open the door for engineers to design giant 25MW offshore wind turbines. A new-generation direct-drive permanent magnet generator (PMG) concept, developed by British start-up Greenspur Renewables, could potentially open the door for engineers and developers to design giant 25MW offshore wind turbines. The concept design […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Issues EoI For Setting Up EV Charging Stations Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy UPEIDA has issued an EoI for setting up of charging stations for EV in cities and highways/ expressways in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for setting up of charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) in cities and highways/ Expressways in Uttar Pradesh. The […] Read more
UNDP and IRENA to Accelerate Low-Carbon Energy Transition Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy UNDP and IRENA announced a global partnership to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced a global partnership to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition and offer concrete steps to achieve sustainable development. Under the cooperation, the organizations will explore joint initiatives aimed […] Read more
Vestas Bags its Largest Order in Brazil For 445 MW Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Casa dos Ventos has placed a 445 MW order for the supply and installation of 106 Vestas wind turbines for the Rio do Vento project in Brazil. Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, has placed a 445 MW order for the supply and […] Read more
Hindustan Platinum acquires ABB’s Puerto Rico Manufacturing Plant Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hindustan Platinum has announced the asset purchase of ABB’s Humacao electrical contacts manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico. Embarking the journey of a new era, Hindustan Platinum, a leading refiner and manufacturer of precious metal products and services announces the asset purchase of ABB’s Humacao electrical contacts manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico, hence strengthening its international […] Read more
