“Green” Credentials of Biomass Energy Challenged by Korean Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar developers in South Korea are filing a potentially game-changing lawsuit against their national government (midday Korea Standard Time, 28 September), citing unconstitutional renewable energy subsidies to wood burning that have worsened air pollution, accelerated climate change, and stunted the growth of the Korean solar energy sector. The case represents the first national-level lawsuit challenging […] Read more
Vietnam’s new PDP Must Optimise Renewables and Avoid Fossil Fuel Lock-in Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Implementing Vietnam’s soon-to-be-launched next Power Development Plan will ultimately depend on the country’s ability to mobilize more innovative sources of offshore financing, finds a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Vietnam is poised to launch Power Development Master Plan 8 (PDP 8) for the next decade featuring a timely departure from […] Read more
Tender Issued for 100 MW Wind Projects in Bangladesh Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy BPDB has tendered for selection of project sponsors for implementation of wind power projects of 100 MW (50 MW x 2) capacity at two sites in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has issued a tender for the selection of project sponsors for the implementation of grid-tied wind power projects having a capacity of […] Read more
UL Receives Accreditation to Test RE Plants in India per CEA Grid Codes Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy UL has received accreditation from DAkkS that enables it to test renewable energy (RE) power plants per CEA of India grid codes. UL, a global safety science company, has announced that it has received accreditation from Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) that enables it to test renewable energy (RE) power plants per Central Electricity Authority (CEA) […] Read more
Risen Signs 140 MW Modules Agreement With UPC-AC Energy Solar Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Risen Energy has signed a structured 140 MW supply contract with UPC-AC Energy Solar Asia. Risen Energy, a leading manufacturer of solar PV products has announced that it has signed a structured 140 MW supply contract with UPC-AC Energy Solar Asia. The multi-party deal, accommodating various stakeholder requirements, consists of Risen’s proven Mono PERC modules […] Read more
APAC Power Sector Could Attract $1.5 Tn in Investments by 2030: WoodMac Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report shows that the power generation sector in APAC could attract USD 1.5 trillion worth of investments over the decade ending 2030. The latest report by research agency Wood Mackenzie shows that the power generation sector in the Asia Pacific (APAC) could attract USD 1.5 trillion worth of investments over the decade ending […] Read more
Informa Markets in India announces the launch of Super September – Virtual B2B Celebration Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A festival of digital offerings spanning 6 key verticals, 6 coveted brands and 6 different communities all in one power booster month Informa Markets in India, India’s leading B2B events organizer, announced the launch of Super September – Virtual B2B Celebration, a powerful array of 6 digital expos in 6 key verticals for the month of September 2020. These […] Read more
ISA to be Implementing Agency for ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ Initiative Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy It has now been decided that the ISA will be the implementing agency for carrying out all the activities of the ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ initiative. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that regarding its Request for Proposals (RfP) for developing a Long Term Vision, Implementation Plan, Road Map […] Read more
Thyssenkrupp Partners With Amplus for Solar Plant at Pune Site Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy thyssenkrupp Elevator has collaborated with Amplus Solar to set up an onsite solar power unit worth a combined 820 kWp at their Pune facility. thyssenkrupp Elevator, one of the world’s leading elevator companies, has collaborated with Amplus Solar to set up an onsite solar power unit at their Pune facility. In accordance with which, thyssenkrupp […] Read more