PG&E to Expand its Battery Storage Portfolio, Further Integrate Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has requested California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approval of six additional battery energy storage projects totaling 387 megawatts (MW) of capacity, intended to further integrate clean energy from renewable generation sources while helping to ensure the future reliability of the electric system. The six project agreements complete PG&E’s procurement […] Read more
RERC Sets Tariff of Rs 6 per unit Applicable on EV Charging Stations Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has released a draft Suo-Motu order on the matter of Charging Infrastructure, Tariffs, and other regulatory issues for Electric Vehicles on December 21, 2020. Promoting Electric Vehicles and their Impact on the Grid, they declared the applicable tariffs on the EV public charging stations (PCS) of Rs 6 per […] Read more
An Apple Electric Car? The EV Market Welcomes It Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy An Apple Electric Car, irrespective of the details like price and technology, will add more momentum to the EV market With a global news agency (Reuters in this case) almost confirming Apple’s plans for an electric car, one must realise what this means. For one, there is the usual promise of the car achieving a […] Read more
Germany’s Federal Network Agency Awards 664 MW In Wind And Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Germany’s latest mixed-technology tender was oversubscribed, awarding close to 400 MW of wind and 264 MW of solar projects. Germany’s latest mixed-technology tender was oversubscribed, awarding close to 400 MW of wind and 264 MW of solar projects. The tender, which was open for submissions by December 1, 2020, targeted 366.9 MW of onshore wind […] Read more
First P2P Solar Power Trading In South Asia Launched By UPPCL Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh has become the first state to launch blockchain-enabled solar power trading in India and South Asia in a project led by India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) with Australian technology company Power Ledger. Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) and the subsidiary Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (MVVNL) will host a pilot project involving […] Read more
R.K Singh Pushes For Consumer Rights in Power, With Electricity Rules 2020 Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Power Sector finally sees a much delayed turn towards becoming more consumer centric, with the promulgation of a set of rules and obligations under the “Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020” issued today. Announcing the new rules today, R.K.Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, said, […] Read more
“EEG-Novelle”, New Renewable Energy Law For Germany Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The parliament of Germany has approved a draft of the reform of the new renewable energy law called “EEG-Novelle.” With the new provisions, several changes will be introduced for the PV sector. One of the most important ones is the exemption from the payment of the EEG-levy, which is usually applied to all power producers […] Read more
Tata Power one of India’s Most Sustainable Companies According to SLP Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power has emerged as one of ‘India’s Most Sustainable Companies’ at rank 13 according to the annual survey conducted by SLP, France. Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility has emerged as one of ‘India’s Most Sustainable Companies’ at rank 13 and an A+ rating, according to the annual survey conducted by Sustain Labs […] Read more
NTPC Subsidiary NVVN Tenders for 30 MW Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy NVVN, a subsidiary of NTPC, has issued a tender for commissioning of rooftop/ ground-mounted solar projects worth 30 MW in Madhya Pradesh. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has issued a tender – inviting bids from eligible firms for the commissioning of rooftop/ ground-mounted/ elevated structure solar PV projects worth […] Read more
