Total Expands US Portfolio With Acquisition of 2.2 GW Solar Pipeline, 600 MW Storage Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Total has strengthened its presence in the US market by acquiring a pipeline of 2.2 GW of solar projects, and 600 MW of battery storage assets French major Total has announced that it has strengthened its presence in the US market by acquiring a development pipeline of 2.2 GW of solar projects, and 600 MW […] Read more
U.S. Navy Partners with Ameresco for $173 Million Cleantech Energy Project Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ameresco to implement advanced energy solutions that will maximize reliability and resiliency at Virginia naval shipyard Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, today announced that the U.S. Navy and the Ameresco Federal Solutions team are breaking ground to expand on-site generation, strengthen reliability, and enhance resiliency at Norfolk Naval […] Read more
Government of Quebec Signs New Wind Power Purchase Agreement Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy RES is pleased to announce that Hydro-Quebec has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Parc éolien Apuiat S.E.C., a partnership between the Innu First Nation communities in Quebec and Boralex Inc. The Partnership is concurrently purchasing the 200MW wind project from RES, which is located in the Côte-Nord region of Québec, Canada. RES launched the development of the site in 2012 and teamed in 2016 with Boralex to […] Read more
Australia Needs Ambitious RE Target Policy to Unlock Investments: WoodMac Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Australia needs an ambitious long-term Renewable Energy (RE) Target policy to unlock future investments, according to Wood Mackenzie Australia needs an ambitious long-term Renewable Energy (RE) Target policy to unlock future investments, according to research firm Wood Mackenzie. The share of renewables in the country’s National Electricity Market (NEM) power generation mix is expected to […] Read more
Finance Ministry Permits AP to Borrow Additional Rs 1515 Cr for Power Sector Reforms Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. As part of the reforms, the state has started the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme of electricity subsidy to farmers with effect from September 2020. Thus, it […] Read more
Hi-tech Solar Solution Brings Hope to Energy-Starved People of Gaza Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Experts are developing a novel solar energy pilot plant that will provide clean and affordable electricity to people living in the Gaza Strip University of Birmingham experts are developing a novel solar energy pilot plant that will help to provide clean and affordable electricity to people living in the Gaza Strip. Working with counterparts at […] Read more
Tata Power Reports Q3 Results, Strong Showing by Renewables Biz Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power has announced its results for Q3, reporting a robust overall performance, with a strong showing in the renewable business. Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has announced its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. Reporting a robust overall performance, the firm highlighted its strong showing in the renewable business. The […] Read more
No Road Tax, Zero Registration Fee for EVs in Telangana From Feb 3 Updated On Thu, Feb 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Telangana Government has released an order on Tuesday, declaring there will be no registration fees along with no road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) in the state, effective Wednesday, February 3. The order says that 100 percent road tax and registration fee exemption would be given for the first two lakh electric two-wheelers, first […] Read more
Energy Transformation in Southern Africa Boosted by IRENA & SACREEE Agreement Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The two organisations will work on building regional capacity and attracting sustainable energy investments The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to work together on accelerating the deployment renewable energy solutions, including decentralised technologies, in […] Read more