Australia’s 1st Offshore Wind Project Step in the Right Direction: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Australia’s first offshore wind project in Victoria is a step in the right direction despite the over investment, a new note has revealed. The ‘Star of the South’ off Austalia’s coast, a massive 2.2 gigawatts (GW) offshore wind capacity proposal and will be Australia’s largest electricity project and worth reportedly USD 8 billion in investments, […] Read more
Gujarat Sets Target for 30 GW Renewable Energy Generation by 2022 Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The state government of Gujarat has set a target of achieving 30 GW of renewable energy generation by 2022 from the current generational capacity of 9670 MW The state government of Gujarat has set a target of achieving 30 GW (30,000 MW) of renewable energy generation by 2022 from the current generational capacity of 9670 […] Read more
CPPIB to Acquire Pattern Energy in All-Cash Deal Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, the Pattern Energy stake transaction is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2020, subject to required regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), a professional investment management organization, has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pattern Energy in an all-cash transaction for USD 26.75 […] Read more
INOX Wind Flies on Back of 38 MW Wind Order from ReNew Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy INOX wind, the listed supplier and operator of wind power plants, has announced a fresh order for 38 MW from Renew Power. The company in its press filing to the exchange said that it has bagged the order for the wind power project to be developed at Anjar in the State of Gujarat from ReNew Power […] Read more
Javadekar Flags off E-Vehicles Procured from EESL Updated On Sat, Nov 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting said in a notification that, with this partnership, the Government of India continues to be an active participant in the country’s quest for reduced emissions & vehicular electrification. In order to provide further boost to e-mobility in the country, Environment and Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Prakash Javadekar on […] Read more
MNRE Invites Bids for Evaluation of 5GW VGF Scheme Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, the last date for submitting the proposals, in four envelope system, is November 20, 2019. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited expression of interest (EOI) for the evaluation of its 5 GW Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme. The ministry said in a statement that, it intends to engage reputed organization, […] Read more
Two New Countries Ink ISA Framework Pact; Membership Surges to 83 Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Speaking at the event, Co-President ISA and the French Minister for ecological and inclusive transition, Brune Poirson thanked India for its leadership in the field of solar energy. The two new countries, Eritrea and Saint Kittis and Nevis, have now become the member of International Solar Alliance (ISA) after signing the framework agreement on Thursday. […] Read more
Govt to Devise Long Term Policy for Continuous Demand for Local Products: Samir Mehta Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy We believe that to ensure local manufacturing happens in India, government has to devise a long-term policy for continuous demand for local cells/modules for at least 10 years which will ensure that project returns are easily guaranteed for investor and also ensure that no matter what situation arises these policies are not tempered or affected […] Read more
At Rs 2.71, Developers Hold Their Ground on SECI’s ISTS-VI Auction Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the latest auction for 960 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS-VI) connected solar projects, SECI has declared ReNew Power (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Avaada Energy (300 MW) at Rs 2.71 /kWh, Masaya Solar Energy (UPC Renewables) (300 MW) at Rs 2.71/kWh, and Tata Power (60 MW) at Rs 2.72 /kWh as winners. For […] Read more