US Energy Storage Market Sets Power Capacity Record in Q4 2019 Updated On Wed, Mar 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US energy storage sector set a power capacity record in Q4 2019, deploying 186.4 MW and 364.2 MWh of storage. The United States (US) energy storage sector set a power capacity record in Q4 2019, deploying 186.4 megawatts (MW) and 364.2 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage. According to Wood Mackenzie and the US Energy Storage […] 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
Wind Energy now the top Source of Renewable Electricity in America Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy For the first time in history, wind turbines created more electricity than the longtime renewable champ, hydroelectric dams in the USA In 2019, the United States generated about 4.1 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. According to new figures from the US Energy Information Administration, 63 percent is still generated by fossil fuels, while 20 percent […] Read more
Need Transmission Infrastructure to Support Clean Energy Goals: Report Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has highlighted that without strategic expansion of transmission infrastructure, the ability to meet clean energy goals may be in jeopardy. A new report by WIRES, the international trade association that promotes investment in all aspects of the high voltage grid, highlights the concerns that without strategic and timely expansion of transmission infrastructure, the […] Read more
IEA Launches its First in-Depth Review of India’s Energy Policies Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) in partnership with NITI Aayog has recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has, in partnership with NITI Aayog, recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The report highlights the achievements of India’s energy policies and provides recommendations to […] Read more
Govt Releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to track the progress of energy efficiency initiatives in thirty six states and union territories based on ninety seven significant indicators, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power on Friday released the ‘State Energy Efficiency Index 2019’. The index was launched by RK Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) […] Read more
MNRE Drafts Scheme for Round-the-Clock Supply of Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a new draft policy for the supply of round-the-clock power from renewable energy projects, complemented with thermal power projects to Discoms The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new draft policy for the supply of round-the-clock (RTC) power from renewable energy (solar, wind or small hydro) power projects. […] Read more
US Renewable Energy Consumption to Increase 4% Annually Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The consumption of renewable energy is set to increase by 4 percent annually in volume terms through 2024, according to a new report by the Freedonia Focus Reports The consumption of renewable energy is set to increase by 4 percent annually in volume terms through 2024, according to a new report. Renewable Energy: United States, […] Read more
GWEC and OLADE Partner to Drive Energy Transition in Latin America Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy GWEC and OLADE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for promoting energy security and to drive the energy transition in Latin America. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and OLADE, the Latin American Energy Association, have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive the energy transition in Latin America. Both organisations […] Read more
