As California Looks To Fill Power Gap by 2022, RE’s Eye Opportunity Updated On Mon, Nov 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy For Countries like India, which are still hamstrung by capital, costs or a thermal legacy in their push to adopt renewables as fast they should, the state of California continues to provide an ongoing lesson . Be it mandating a target to decarbonise its energy sector by 2050, or the selective subsidies on both solar […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Solar-Wind Hybrid Project Proportioning Under RPO Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has now clarified that, the RPO contribution of Obligated Entities (OE) consuming energy from hybrid wind-solar power plant shall be based on the relative proportion of energy contributed by each source, calculated based on the ratio of declared capacities of each source in the PPA. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has […] Read more
Investments in Climate Action Increasing, but not Fast Enough: Report Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new study shows that while investments in climate action have been steadily increasing, it remains far short of the economy-wide transformation required. Four years after world leaders negotiated the Paris Climate Agreement, national policies and market signals are starting to reflect the urgency of increasing finance into areas of the economy that address climate […] Read more
8Minute Solar to Build Solar Plus Storage Facility to Serve Los Angeles Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy LADWP has partnered with 8minute Solar Energy to provide storable, renewable power to households throughout Los Angeles at the lowest price The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the largest municipal utility in the United States, has announced a new partnership with 8minute Solar Energy to provide storable, renewable, and affordable power to […] Read more
The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
ADB Grants $451 Mn to Strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the CKIC in Tamil Nadu The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu, […] Read more
Enel Begins Work on 280 MW Wind Facility in South Africa Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Enel has started construction in South Africa of its Karusa and Soetwater wind farms, with an installed capacity of 140 MW each. Enel, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA, has started construction in South Africa of its Karusa and Soetwater wind farms, with an installed capacity of 140 MW each. The plants, which […] Read more
Shell to Boost Floating Wind Expertise Via EOLFI Acquisition Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the acquisition of EOLFI is subject to regulatory and ministerial approvals, which is expected to be completed during the month of December this year. With an aim to expand its renewable energy business and to get specialization in floating wind capabilities, Royal Dutch Shell has entered into an agreement to buy 100 percent shareholding in […] Read more
Australia’s 1st Offshore Wind Project Step in the Right Direction: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Australia’s first offshore wind project in Victoria is a step in the right direction despite the over investment, a new note has revealed. The ‘Star of the South’ off Austalia’s coast, a massive 2.2 gigawatts (GW) offshore wind capacity proposal and will be Australia’s largest electricity project and worth reportedly USD 8 billion in investments, […] Read more
