India’s RE Push Based on Energy Security and Climate Change: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Thu, Oct 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s focus on renewables will not only ensure energy security but also address environmental concerns, former union minister Suresh Prabhu has said India’s focus on renewable segments like solar, wind and hydropower will not only ensure energy security but also address environmental concerns, former union minister Suresh Prabhu said on Wednesday. “The energy and environment are the two sides of the […] Read more
Utility-Scale Solar Capacity net Additions in US to Rise 10% Yearly to 2024: Report Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Utility-scale solar generating capacity net additions in the US are forecast to see compound annual growth of 10 percent in terms of watts through 2024. Utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) generating capacity net additions in the US are forecast to see compound annual growth of 10% in terms of watts through 2024, according to ‘Photovoltaic Solar […] Read more
Restrictive Banking Provisions aren’t Helping Renewable Adoption in India Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy After restrictive net metering regulations and withdrawal of waivers for open access renewable projects, regulators are now restricting banking facilities. Banking is important as it provides renewable developers a mechanism to utilise their excess generation and avail financial benefits in some cases, states an analyst by JMK Research. In the last year, some renewable energy-rich […] 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
Renewables Rich Rajasthan can Lead India’s Energy Transition: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEEFA finds that Rajasthan can play a key leadership role in India’s transition to a low-emission and low-cost electricity system. As India looks to expand its renewable energy capacity, a new report from IEEFA finds that Rajasthan can play a key leadership role in India’s transition to a low-cost, low-emission, profitable electricity system. The state’s installed […] Read more
If RPO’s Are Drivers of Renewable Energy, An Exclusive Exchange for Green Power Is Fuel Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM), launched on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) in August, has been touted as a huge step forward for renewable energy generators and buyers. SaurEnergy spoke to Rohit Bajaj, Head, Business Development at IEX on the new development. Q. What is the single biggest impact of GTAM you see on the market? […] Read more
Curtailment Or Grid Stability. APTEL Plays Safe in Tata Renewables Plea Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In an order pronounced on September 11, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled in favour of an APERC order that allowed the Andhra Pradesh State Load Despatch Centre to curtail power from wind energy developers. The curtailment had been done citing grid stability issues, as the transmission line evacuating the power produced was […] Read more
751.52 MW of RE Capacity Added in August, Total at 88.65 GW: MNRE Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a monthly summary for August 2020, revealing that a total of 751.52 MW of RE capacity was added during the month, which took India’s total to 88.65 GW. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a monthly summary for the Cabinet for […] Read more
Target 2030. New Zealand Ruling Party Promises Early Arrival at 100% Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s ruling labour Party in New Zealand has become one of the earliest ‘significant’ economies to promise a transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030. The country was earlier committed to reaching the target by 2035. Saying that New Zealand needs stable, sustainable and affordable energy to ensure its future energy […] Read more