IKEA’s First Investment in Russia’s Solar Projects Covers 160 MW Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has announced that its investment arm, Ingka Investments, will fund 160 MW of solar projects, worth $272 million, in south-west Russia, so as to accelerate its investment in renewable energy. The Netherlands-based company has signed an agreement with Solar Systems, LLC, to acquire a 49% stake in its eight […] Read more
EVLO to Deploy a 20-MWh Battery Storage System During Transmission Work Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy EVLO Energy Storage Inc. announced today that it will deploy a 4-MW / 20-MWh battery energy storage system on the Hydro-Québec grid based on the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology. The system will be deployed in the municipality of Parent as part of the work being carried out on a transmission line and will supply the […] Read more
Jack Daniel’s Partners with Silicon Ranch to Procure 20 MW of Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Jack Daniel’s partners with the Tennessee Valley Authority, Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, and Nashville-based solar power producer Silicon Ranch to provide the iconic Tennessee whiskey maker’s Lynchburg distillery with 20 megawatts of solar energy. TVA signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Silicon Ranch to build, own, and operate the solar facility just a few miles from the world-famous distillery […] Read more
CESL Tenders for Installation of Solar Systems at Various Households in Goa Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy CESL has tendered for the installation of solar PV systems at various households in Goa under the Remote Village Electrification Programme. Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible firms for the installation of solar PV systems at various households in […] Read more
Canadian Solar Starts Mass Production of 210 mm Large Cell Modules of up to 665 W Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc. today announced that it has started mass production of high-power, high-efficiency modules with power output of up to 665 W. The new generation of monofacial HiKu7 and bifacial BiHiKu7 modules are based on 210 mm cells and are set to deliver one of the most competitive levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) in the industry by reducing […] Read more
IRENA and China State Grid to Advance Transition via Power System Enhancements Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy IRENA and State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) to support grid enhancements, system flexibility and sector-coupling in China and IRENA’s Clean Energy Corridor regions. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two organisations work closely to […] Read more
TANGEDCO Tenders for Solar Plus Battery Storage System in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy TANGEDCO has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 1 MW solar plant with an associated 1 MW/3.0 MWh Battery Storage in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the commissioning of a 1 MW (AC) solar PV power plant […] Read more
Power Ministry Yields; Proposes Net-Metering Limit of 500 kW Updated On Mon, Apr 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy After yielding to the representations received from the industry, the Power Ministry has proposed increasing the net-metering cap to 500 kW. The Ministry of Power had notified the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 on December 31, 2020, under section 176 of the Electricity Act, 2003. And since its release, the provision of net metering […] Read more
Tender Issued for 41 MW Rooftop Solar Systems in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Mon, Apr 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy MPUVNL has invited bids for the discovery of tariff and selection of SPDs for the implementation of 41 MW rooftop solar systems in Madhya Pradesh The Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) inviting bids from the eligible bidders to participate in the discovery of tariff and selection […] Read more
