ACWA to Invest $120 Million in Uzbekistan Renewables Afresh Updated On Sun, May 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s ace renewable energy developer ACWA Power has inked two key agreements at the EBRD 2023 Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Samarkand to advance Uzbekistan’s target to decarbonise 35% of its energy sector by 2030. In the first set of agreements with the chemicals company, Uzkimyosanoat of Uzbekistan, ACWA Power will decarbonise the […] Read more
MNRE to Launch New Scheme To Boost Distributed Solar Energy: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy In his latest speech, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh announced starting a new scheme to boost distributed renewable energy (DRE). He announced this during an event on DRE organised by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Villgro Innovations Foundation’s Powering Livelihoods. “We are developing a new DRE policy […] Read more
Boralex To Deliver 380 MW Energy Storage To Canadian Operator Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Boralex has its two storage projects, totaling 380 MW of nameplate capacity, selected by the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) as part of its Expedited Long-Term Request for Proposals. Boralex and its partners are currently finalizing the terms of the contract with the IESO. Boralex is the leading awardee as its two projects represent […] Read more
Axpo to Deliver 25 MW Lithium Battery Storage Project in Sweden Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy developer Axpo will develop one of Sweden’s largest battery storage facilities. Acquired from project developer SENS (Sustainable Energy Solutions Sweden), the 25 MW battery storage facility in Filipstad is designed to provide ancillary services to help balance the electricity grid. Its construction is expected to start in early 2024. Axpo will develop a […] Read more
Octopus Energy Makes Inroads Further into French Market with Three New Wind Farms Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy British renewable energy firm Octopus Energy’s generation arm has made investments in three new wind farms in France. The said onshore wind farms, namely Croix Erable, Bertaut, and Le Langrois, boast of a cumulative capacity of 49 MW. The firm will add the three new farms to the ten existing ones in France. With this […] Read more
Sona Comstar, Equipmake To Make Electric Powertrains For Indian Vehicles Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based automotive technology company Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd, or Sona Comstar, has signed a technology licensing agreement with UK-based tech firm Equipmake which has developed high-performance electric powertrains. The patented technology of Equipmake offers high power density and efficiency with high performance, making it ideal for electric cars, buses, and commercial vehicles. Under the […] Read more
NTPC Eyes 130 MW Floating Solar in Tripura Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) said that it will be conducting a feasibility study for a 130 MW floating solar power plant on Dumbur Lake that falls in Gomati district of Tripura. In the current case, Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) has inked an MoU with NTPC for the feasibility study. As part of […] Read more
Five Maharashtra Villages to Usher Green Energy with Xiaomi India & United Way India Partnership Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tech brand Xiaomi India and philanthropic firm United Way India have joined hands to power up five villages in the Palghar district of Maharashtra with renewable energy. The partnership will pave the way to user reliable, sustainable energy by way of solar energy. To make this goal a reality, solar grid system in villages will […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom To Get Solar Energy At Rs 3.30/Unit Under Rural Solar Scheme Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is now all set to procure 150 Megawatt (MW) of solar power on a long-term basis under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) at the rate of Rs 3.30 per unit. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) also approved these rates recently. The scheme allows farmers or […] Read more