Vietnam’s Threat To Go Back On Tariff PPA’s Sends Chills Through Developers Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Vietnam’s decision to retroactively revise subsidised pricing rules for wind and solar energy has raised concerns among stakeholders in the industry, especially foreign investors. The move comes after Vietnam blew past its renewable addition targets between 2020-23 on the back of a generous Feed In tariff mechanism that made projects much more lucrative in the […] Read more
Saurenergy Explains: AC Block vs DC Block – Battle of BESS Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy sources struggled to become a reliable alternative to fossil-based power for long. The Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) emerged as a panacea to renewable woes, with new renewable projects now even accommodating BESS as a part of the project. The landscape of utility-scale BESS is also now witnessing a dynamic evolution, with […] Read more
Climate Change vs Solar Energy: The Battle Within Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Decades ago, global warming and associated climate change had prompted the world to take some serious measures, such as curbing GHG emissions and trapping pollutants. Today, the surge of renewable energy, especially solar and wind energy, is now promising the sustainable future the world once dreamed about. However, climate change has also become profound, leading […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains: Balcony Solar – A Game Changer for Apartment Dwellers? Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar power has taken over the world’s new power projects, becoming the harbinger of the renewable energy age that everyone awaited for so long. Indeed, the utility scale mega solar projects and rooftop solar have been the mainstream type of solar installations. However, other solar power systems, like the balcony solar systems, are quietly gaining […] Read more
Lightsource bp Expands APAC Footprint with First Solar Project in Japan Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with its entry into Japan, acquiring a 15 MWp solar project in Hokkaido. This move marks the company’s continued global growth, bringing its operations to 20 markets, including Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and South Korea. Adam Pegg, , emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to […] Read more
Will 7.5 GW Green Energy Auction Be a Game-Changer for Philippines? Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Tuesday the successful completion of the 3rd Green Energy Auction (GEA-3), offering 7,500 megawatts (MW)—well above the 4,650 MW installation target. The auction aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s energy agenda, aimed at accelerating the shift to renewable energy (RE) and strengthening the country’s energy security and […] Read more
Australia Sees Record-Breaking Clean Energy Investment Since 2018 Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Clean Energy Council released its Q4 2024 Quarterly Clean Energy Investment Report, Large-Scale Renewable Generation and Storage, indicating that 2024 was best year for large-scale renewable energy investment in Australia since 2018. The island nation attracted about USD 9 billion in total capital investment in 2024. In total, 4346 MW of new generation capacity, worth […] Read more
China’s Renewable Sector Enters New Era with Market-Driven Pricing Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) recently issued a joint notice outlining measures to deepen the pricing reform for electricity generated from renewable sources. The reform focuses on three key areas: allowing market forces to determine renewable power prices, creating a pricing and settlement mechanism that supports long-term […] Read more
ONGPL Acquires Ayana in Landmark INR 19,500 Renewable Energy Deal Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s largest oil and gas producer Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and nation’s biggest power company NTPC acquired renewable energy firm Ayana through their joint venture ONGC-NTPC Green Pvt Ltd (ONGPL), for an enterprise value of INR 19,500 crore (USD 2.3 billion). ONGPL has signed a share purchase agreement with the current stakeholders National […] Read more
