RE For Rural Electrification In India – part 2
In areas with consistent wind resources, wind energy systems, or wind farms, present an opportunity for larger-scale rural electrification. These systems consist of multiple...
Future Perspective For Renewable Energy In India
The power generation shortfall in India is estimated at 11% of the total energy, and 15% of the peak capacity requirements and these figures are likely to increase. This is despite the fact that the country is already consuming more than 2 million barrels of imported oil a day – a figure that is growing by about 10 percent annually... - Jay B. Thakar
World’s biggest offshore wind turbine heading to UK for testing
GE Renewable Energy has confirmed that the Haliade-X 12 MW nacelle and 107-metre long blade will be shipped to the UK as part of an advanced technology testing program that will focus on enhancing the Haliade-X platform before it enters into serial production in 2021.
“India will chart its own course of energy transition…”
Recently, in a free-wheeling interaction with Electrical India (EI) team, Dr Vivek Soni, Faculty of Management, PhD & MTech (IIT Delhi), and a Certified Independent Director -MoCA, Govt of India, revealed his observations and expectations from the ongoing developments in the Indian Power Sector. Here is the Part 2 of the interaction; remaining parts will appear in the next issues of EI…
GE, NAREVA TO BUILD 200 MW AFTISSAT ONSHORE WIND FARM EXTENSION
GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Energie Eolienne du Maroc (EEM), a leading developer of wind projects and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nareva...
Iberdrola to Go for Its First Repowering in Spain
Iberdrola has taken another step towards the energy transition and has obtained the environmental permit for its first repowering in Spain, in Castilla-La Mancha,...
Suzlon wins 75 MW repeat order from a leading IPP
Suzlon will install around 36 units of S111-140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each.
Burning Bright
Strong policy thrust on renewables to drive capacity addition; AT&C loss reduction to remain key for the financial health of distribution utilities - Girishkumar Kadam
Looking forward: The Kite Generator System (KGS)
We are survivors. Yes! India has successfully reached ‘Unlock 1,’ and Mumbai is once again gearing up to fight COVID-19. That apart, we also...
Nordex Group secures order for 33MW wind farm in the Netherlands
The Nordex Group has secured an order for a total of 33 MW for a wind farm in the Netherlands. The Nordex Group will...
HITACHI ENERGY RECEIVES ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACT FROM EQUINOR AND POLENERGIA
Equinor and Polenergia have selected Hitachi Energy to deliver electrical systems infrastructure for the MFW Bałtyk II and MFW Bałtyk III offshore wind projects...
ABB wins $150 mn Order to Grid-Connect World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
The orders were booked in the second quarter of 2018 and are the first tranche of a global five-year frame agreement for the supply of electrical and automation equipment for offshore and onshore wind power connection and integration to the grid.
Inox Wind, AMSC Pact to Launch 3MW Wind Turbines in India
Inox Wind has signed an exclusive agreement with AMSC, a solutions provider serving the wind and power grid industry, to launch the 3 MW wind turbine which is especially suitable for low wind regimes in India.
Suzlon Group completes Debt Restructuring
Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced the completion of its Debt Restructuring with the unanimous approval of secured lenders. It also...
INDIA USES MORE THAN 70% OF INDIGENOUS EQUIPMENT FOR WIND POWER PRODUCTION
The union government has put in place a system of Approved List of Models and Manufacturers, and only equipment manufactured by manufacturers in the...
COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF NTPC REL’S MAIDEN PROJECT COMMENCES IN KACHCH, GUJARAT
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has declared the commercial operation of its first project, the 50 MW wind project at Dayapar in Kachch, Gujarat on...
Wind Power Generation Using Maglev Technology – AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON MINIATURE FABRICATED MODEL
After a thorough research into both sub types of vertical axis wind turbine rotors configurations, it has been decided to base turbine design on the Darrieus model. In this project modified version of Darrieus type of wind turbine is designed... - Preetham DS, Dr. M S Shashikala
ABB wins transformer order for off-shore wind project in North Sea
ABB has won an order from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind to supply its reliable, energy-efficient and compact WindSTAR transformers for installation in wind turbines in the North Sea.
BayWa r.e. completes construction of 250 MW Wind Farm in Texas
BayWa r.e. completes construction of 250 MW wind farm of the Amadeus Wind Farm in Texas has begun selling power into the grid generating renewable energy to meet the electricity needs of more than 74,800 homes annually.
Renewable CAPACITY EXPANSION IN 2021
Despite rising costs for key materials used to make solar panels and wind turbines, additions of new renewable power capacity in 2021 were expected...
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