Eni and HitecVision new Renewable Energy JV “Vårgrønn” in Norway Updated On Thu, Nov 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy The new joint venture will focus on renewable energy projects The global energy company Eni and the Norwegian energy entrepreneur and investor HitecVision have announced today the establishment of a new joint venture company, Vårgrønn, with the aim of developing new green energy projects in Norway and the Nordic market. The Vårgrønn JV, which marks […] Read more
New Solar Energy Plan for Bangladesh Provides Solutions for Energy Security, Rising Costs Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy A shift in focus to renewables would help to reduce the need for power subsidies or tariff increases A new National Solar Energy Action Plan that has reportedly been drafted by SREDA – the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority – could be a significant and timely turnaround in Bangladesh’s renewable energy ambition. The report is coming […] Read more
Sungrow Adds 95 MWac of PV Installations to Its Kazakhstan Portfolio Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, announced that 95 MWac of 1500V medium-voltage central inverter solutions were operational well in Total Eren’s two solar PV projects in Kazakhstan to fully support the Central Asian renewable ambition. A Closer Look at the Landmark Plants The two solar projects, which are a 75 MWac […] Read more
To Meet Climate Targets, Renewable Investments Need Tripling: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy To achieve the 1.5°C climate goal, investments in diverse renewable technologies must almost triple annually to USD 800 billion by 2050. Global renewable energy investments increased between 2013 and 2018, reaching its peak at USD 351 billion in 2017, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative […] Read more
Odisha is now Power Surplus Thanks to Increase in Renewable Generation Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The coastal state of Odisha is now a power surplus state as it has been making significant strides towards renewable generation, state officials have said. The coastal state of Odisha has become a power surplus state as it has been making significant strides towards renewable and green energy generation, state officials have confirmed. The average annual power demand of the state comes around 3,200 MW, […] Read more
Interest to Invest in the Indian Renewable Energy Sector Remains Strong: CEEW-CEF and IEA Updated On Mon, Nov 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Interest to invest in the Indian renewable energy sector remains strong, according to a new report by CEEW-CEF and IEA Interest to invest in the Indian renewable energy sector remains strong, according to a new report on India’s Clean Energy Investment Trends by the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) and the International Energy Agency […] Read more
MoP Amends Guidelines for Procurement of RTC Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Nov 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued amendments to guidelines for the procurement of RTC power from renewable projects, complemented with other sources. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued, in a Gazette Notification, amendments to guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of Round-The Clock (RTC) power from grid-connected renewable energy power […] Read more
Grid Optimisation: a ‘no regret option’ to Allow More Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The expansion of wind energy continues despite COVID-19. And that requires the continued expansion of electricity grids. It also requires us to optimise and reinforce existing grids. In a new paper, WindEurope shows how available and proven technologies can optimise Europe’s existing grid infrastructure, and how this can help accommodate higher shares of renewables in […] Read more
IRENA Bats for Energy Transition Policies to maximise Socio-economic Benefits Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy COVID-19 has put a lot of pressure on the energy sector, but renewable energy has been shown to be resilient, providing clean, reliable, easy to mobilise and cost-effective energy solutions. IRENA’s ‘Post-COVID recovery: An agenda for resilience, development and equality’ launched earlier this year shows that a recovery focused on the renewable-based energy transition path […] Read more