FOR Report Targets Clean Energy Cess, Coal, Better Renewable Planning Updated On Fri, May 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Forum of regulators (FOR) is a body set up under section 166(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to ensure better coordination and analysis among power regulators across the country. The Forum consists of Chairperson of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Chairpersons of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). The Chairperson of CERC is the […] Read more
IFC Supports Wind Projects to Advance Renewable Energy in Vietnam Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy As Vietnam transitions to cleaner low-carbon power generation to help meet the country’s growing demand for electricity, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is funding the development and construction of two wind power projects in Central Vietnam. IFC is providing a financing package of $57 million to Thuan Binh Wind Power Joint Stock […] Read more
Spain’s Policy Plans to bring Successful Energy Transition through RE: IEA Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Spain has laid out ambitious plans to transform its energy system, requiring strong policy support to ensure the needed investments, new IEA policy review says Spain has made considerable progress towards its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, but future gains need to be supported by stable policies, adequate public financing and incentives […] Read more
New Energy Master Plan Must Aim to Favor Bangladesh Over Japan: IEEFA Updated On Tue, May 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy JICA must deliver a low or zero emissions plan as promised, not fund Matarbari 2 coal plant Clear understandings from the Bangladesh government’s recently released 8th Five-Year Plan must be incorporated into the new energy and power master plan currently under development by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to drive zero carbon transformation and […] Read more
India Moves to 3rd in Latest Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index Updated On Thu, May 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy A piece of positive news has come from Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY), which released its 57th Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) yesterday, granting the third position to India due to its continued progress in solar energy. The biannual RECAI ranks the world’s top 40 markets on the attractiveness of their renewable energy investment […] Read more
Adani to Acquire SB Energy’s 5 GW Portfolio in India’s Largest Renewables M&A Deal Updated On Wed, May 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy has signed agreements for the acquisition of 100 percent interest in SB Energy India from the SoftBank & Bharti Group Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has announced that it has signed the share purchase agreements for the acquisition of 100 percent interest in SB Energy India from the SoftBank Group (80 percent) […] Read more
How Cities Can Take Action to Drive the Energy Transition: IRENA Updated On Tue, May 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The dominance of fossil fuels in the urban energy supply puts cities on the frontline of climate change. Cities account for about 75% of global primary energy use and are responsible for 70 per cent of energy related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making them key actors in both national and global efforts to transition to […] Read more
‘Fit-for-55’; Need More Than Targets to Boost Wind Energy: WindEurope Updated On Mon, May 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy With its ‘Fit-for-55 Package’ the European Union wants to create the right framework for an emission reduction of 55% by 2030 and set the course for carbon neutrality by 2050. The package will include a higher renewable energy target, but targets alone won’t deliver the wind volume Europe needs. WindEurope outlines the wind industry’s key […] Read more
Italian Firms ERG & Telenergia Sign 10-Year PPA for Green Energy Supply Updated On Sat, May 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy ERG Power Generation and Telenergia have signed a ten-year corporate PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) for the supply of 3.4 Terawatt-hours (TWh) of green energy for the period 2022-2031. While the former is a subsidiary of ERG, primary independent producer of electricity from renewable sources, the latter is a subsidiary of TIM, leading group in Italy […] Read more
