Renewable Energy Auctions-Status and Trends Beyond Price Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy This recent report from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) looks at the global shift to auctions, when it comes to renewable energy. From lower price discovery to better tracking of project timelines, auctions have been designed to achieve multiple objectives. 111 GW was auctioned off in the period 2017-18. The report details the many benefits, […] Read more
Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Coal in the US Last Month Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February In the dead of winter, renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February. Specifically, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) new […] Read more
India-EU Partnership on Energy Research in RE and Smart Grids Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy India-EU Flagship Call for cooperation in energy research and innovation, mainly in renewable energy and its integration in the energy system. India-European Union (EU) Flagship Call on Integrated Local Energy Systems was announced at India Smart Utility Week 2020. This partnership between Indian and the EU will help in Clean Energy and Climate and this […] Read more
Public Tenders Added 80% of Current Renewable Capacity in Latin America, Caribbean Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has found that over 80% of current renewable energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean has been driven by public tenders and auctions. On the occasion of Mexico WindPower 2020, the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published a joint report Competitive Processes for […] Read more
Financing Global Energy Transformation Through Green Bonds: IRENA Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA has highlighted green bonds as an innovative instrument that can help channel substantial global capital into renewable energy and other green assets. Despite the positive renewable energy investment trends over the past decade, annual investments in renewable energy power alone need to double until 2050 to meet climate goals. To allocate enough capital to […] Read more
IFC Invests $200 Mn in Africa’s Largest Green Bond Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC, an arm of World Bank, has invested about USD 200 million recently in the green bond issuance of Standard Bank of South Africa placed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Standard Bank Group is the largest African bank by assets having presence across 20 African countries. This is Africa’s largest green bond and South […] Read more
Rosatom’s 1st and Russia’s Largest Wind Farm Begins Supplying Electricity Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The largest wind farm in Russia has begun supplying electric power and capacity to the Wholesale Electricity and Capacity Market The largest wind farm in Russia has begun supplying electric power and capacity to the Wholesale Electricity and Capacity Market. The Adygea Wind Warm is the first completed project of NovaWind JSC (the ROSATOM division […] Read more
After Wind, Sweden’s Wallenstam Now Invests in Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy After achieving self-sufficiency in renewable energy by investing in wind, Swedish real estate company Wallenstam is now planning to invest in solar energy. Thus, in order to evaluate the potential of installation of solar panels, the Swedish company has analyzed its entire property holdings, which is around 220 properties. Commenting on the development, Karin Mizgalski, […] Read more
Indonesia Racing Towards 23% Renewable Energy: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The electricity system in Indonesia might soon see a glimmer of hope after going more than 3 years without significant growth in renewable energy investment The electricity system in Indonesia might soon see a glimmer of hope after going more than three years without significant growth in renewable energy investment, a new IEEFA report finds. […] Read more
