Lightsource bp Secures Deal to Power 88 bp Stations in NSW With RE Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has announced that through a PPA with Snowy Hydro, its West Wyalong solar farm will supply renewable energy to 88 of bp’s service stations across New South Wales (NSW), Australia. This milestone, the firm claims, is the result of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Snowy Hydro which owns, operates and maintains the Snowy […] Read more
Renewables not Coal & Gas Should be Focus of Vietnam’s Latest PDP: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vietnam’s draft PDP8 has failed to acknowledge the need of developing a more flexible system that can accommodate a changing technology mix Vietnam’s recently published draft power development plan for 2021-2030 (PDP8) has failed to acknowledge the importance of developing a more flexible system that can accommodate a changing technology mix, according to a new report from […] Read more
40% on Modules & 25% on Cells, MNRE to Impose BCD From April 1, 2022 Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has finally finalised the new Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar PV cells and modules. As per an office memorandum, the Ministry is going to impose a 25 percent BCD on solar PV cells and 40 percent duty on solar modules without grandfathering of bid-out projects. However, […] Read more
Only 18% of Announced Recovery Spending can be Considered ‘Green’: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy An analysis of spending by leading economies has found that only 18 percent of announced recovery spending can be considered ‘green.’ One year from the onset of the pandemic, recovery spending has fallen short of nations’ commitments to build back more sustainably. An analysis of spending by leading economies, led by Oxford’s Economic Recovery Project […] Read more
PG&E Surpasses California’s 2020 Renewable Energy Goal Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) exceeded California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) goal requiring energy providers to deliver 33% renewable energy by the end of 2020. PG&E estimates that it delivered over 35% from specified eligible-renewable resources to its customers last year, according to its recent Form 10-K. Overall, more than 88% of the electricity PG&E […] Read more
Mainspring Launches new Power Generation Technology; Announces $150 Mn Agreement with NextEra Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mainspring Energy has launched the Mainspring Linear Generator, the first product in a new category of power generation technology for commercial and industrial buildings, utilities, and microgrids. The growing mandate for a reliable, affordable, and low-carbon electric grid is driving demand for new power generation technologies that can enable greatly increased use of renewable energy […] Read more
IRENA & IDB to Foster Sustainable Energy Future in LAC Countries Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a partnership that will help drive the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. The partnership is built around knowledge-sharing in the context of promoting regional […] Read more
POWERGRID Acquires RNTL, to Establish Transmission System for Rajasthan SEZ Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy POWERGRID has announced that pursuant to its selection as the successful bidder it has acquired Ramgarh New Transmission Limited (RNTL). The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), has announced that pursuant to its selection as the successful bidder under tariff-based competitive bidding, it has on March 9, 2021, acquired Ramgarh New Transmission Limited (RNTL) […] Read more
Credit Quality Of Large Indian Renewable Players Intact, Says Moody’s Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Moody’s Investor Service, the global credit ratings firm, has been reported to have declared that the credit quality of Indian renewable energy firms remains intact, post the end of the 2019 and 2019 financial years. Or till the period ending March 2020. The firm’s report has included 5 of the largest rated renewable firms in […] Read more
