This Wireless Power Technology Could Change New Zealand’s Transmission System
EMROD, a New Zealand-based technology startup, announced that it had developed new long-range, high-powered wireless power transmission technology that could substitute existing copper lines. The company explained that the technology ...
China’s FDI in India’s Non-Conventional Energy Space Shrunk in 2019-20
China's foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Indian non-conventional energy segment was just 3.14% of the total Chinese FDI over the last five years, indicated minister of state for finance, ...
Daily News Wrap-Up: Apple to Expand its Renewable Energy Portfolio in Europe
Here are some noteworthy cleantech announcements of the day from around the world: Global technology giant Apple announced that it would invest in two onshore wind turbines near the Danish ...
EVs, Solar, Energy Efficiency, Part of Amazon’s Approach to Sustainability: Interview
Large corporations can play a significant role in spearheading the transition towards green energy, decarbonization, and a sustainable future. Over the last few years, Amazon, an e-commerce giant and one of ...
Punjab Power Corporation Floats Tender to Install Smart Meters in Ludhiana
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has issued a tender for installing smart meters, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems, and communication infrastructure with a network platform in Ludhiana. Interested ...
Karnataka Commission Extends Validity of Generic Tariff on Waste to Energy Projects
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has extended the validity of the generic tariff ₹7.08 (~$0.096)/kWh for waste to energy (WTE) projects in the state. The validity of the tariff ...
REIL Issues Tender for 700 Energy Meters in Jaipur
Rajasthan Electronics Instruments Limited (REIL), a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan, has issued a notice inviting tender (NIT) for 700 energy meters in ...
Assam Issues Tender for 2 MW of Residential Rooftop Solar Systems
The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) issued a tender for 2 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects. The solar systems will be set up in the residential sector ...
NTPC Floats EPC Tender for 1,070 MW of Solar Projects in Rajasthan
NTPC Limited has invited bids from engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors with land for the development of up to 1,070 MW of solar projects in Rajasthan. The last date ...
Researchers Develop a Hybrid Inverter That Integrates Distributed Energy Resources
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) claimed that they had developed a power electronic inverter platform that can easily connect distributed solar panels, electric vehicles (EV), and electric storage ...
BHEL Issues Tender for Battery Energy Storage Systems at Three Locations in Delhi
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has floated a tender for 410 kWh/415 kW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) at three sites in Delhi. The scope of work includes planning, ...
Tender Announced for a Battery Energy Storage System in South Africa’s Western Cape
Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, a South African power utility, has floated a tender for a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a minimum of 80 MW/320 MWh usable capacity at ...
Trading of Renewable Energy Certificates Stands Postponed by Four Weeks
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has issued an order postponing the trading of renewable energy certificates (RECs) scheduled for July 29 by four weeks. If the validity of any ...
SECI Lowers Tariff Cap in its Tender for 10 MW of Solar Projects
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has issued amendments to its tender for setting up 10 MW of solar power projects at Bagru in Jaipur district of Rajasthan ...
India Likely to See Energy Surplus of 2.7% During 2020-21: CEA
The Central Energy Authority’s (CEA) latest Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) showed that India is likely to have an energy surplus of 2.7% and a peak surplus of 9.1% for ...
NTPC Floats Tender to Acquire 1 GW of Operational Solar Projects in India
NTPC Limited has floated a request for proposal (RfS) to acquire 1 GW of operational solar projects across India. Interested bidders are expected to submit an earnest money deposit (EMD) ...
Malaysia’s PETRONAS Decides to Invest in a Rooftop Solar Startup
PETRONAS, Malaysia's state-owned gas and oil company, signed an agreement to invest in SOLS Energy Sdn Bhd, a solar energy startup. The investment will help provide renewable energy to residential ...
Andhra Pradesh Launches Policy to Export Renewable Power to Other States
The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has announced its Renewable Energy Export Policy 2020 for solar, wind, and wind-solar hybrid projects. The policy aims to promote the export of renewable ...
Hitachi ABB Power Grids Wins ₹1.2 Billion Deal to Supply Transformers to Indian Railways
Hitachi ABB Power Grids India announced that it won a ₹1.2 billion (~$16.05 million) order to help the Indian government's goal of 100% railway electrification and to reduce its carbon ...
NTPC’s 1.2 GW Solar Tender Receives Strong Response, Oversubscribed by 500 MW
NTPC Limited’s tender for setting up 1.2 GW of Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) connected solar projects has been met with an enthusiastic response from the developers. The tender has been ...
SECI Announces Tender for 1,070 MW of Solar Projects in Rajasthan
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a request for selection to set up 1,070 MW of grid-connected solar projects in Rajasthan (Tranche-III). Interested bidders are expected to ...
Wind Power Installations in Second Quarter of CY 2020 Shrink by 82% YoY
India installed 136 MW of wind power projects in the second quarter (Q2 2020) of the calendar year (CY), data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) showed ...
Valid Energy Purchase Agreement Crucial to Grid Safety: Maharashtra Commission
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a petition by a wind developer seeking the reconnection of disconnected wind projects and relief for power supplied without a valid energy ...
In FY 2020, 44.3% of Infosys’ Electricity Came From Renewable Sources: Interview
Infosys, an Indian information technology company, recently signed up for 'The Climate Pledge,' committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its businesses by 2040, making it the first Indian company ...
CFM Partners with AMPYR Energy to Set up 138 MW of Onshore Wind Farms in Karnataka
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and AMPYR Energy announced that they have partnered to develop 138 MW of onshore wind farms in Karnataka. CFM is a Netherlands-based investment manager with a ...
