PG&E to Expand its Battery Storage Portfolio, Further Integrate Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has requested California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approval of six additional battery energy storage projects totaling 387 megawatts (MW) of capacity, intended to further integrate clean energy from renewable generation sources while helping to ensure the future reliability of the electric system. The six project agreements complete PG&E’s procurement […] Read more
PLN has ‘Green Ambition’ but is Short on Renewable Energy Credibility: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEEFA finds that PLN must be prepared for a much higher level of scrutiny when the company launches its debut green and/or sustainable bonds. Indonesian state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is preparing to issue a “green and/or sustainable financing” instrument as early as January 2021 following the publication of its Statement of Intent […] Read more
700 MW Allocated to Small Scale PV Developers in Poland’s Latest Renewables Auction Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In Poland‘s latest renewables auction of the year, the solar grabs 700 MW for small-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants. The country’s Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) reported a minimum price of PLN 228.7/MWh (USD 61.2), while it was PLN 269.0 in the auction held last year. ERO announced the results on 18th December 2020, declaring that or […] Read more
Solar Farms Generating 50% of Iran’s Renewable Power Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has released data indicating that the share of solar power plants in Iran has reached 49 percent. Based on the data, the total capacity of Iran’s renewable power plants is 844.59 megawatts (MG) at the end of November 2020. The solar surge should be no surprise considering […] Read more
NTPC Planning for Renewable InvIT in JV With NIIF Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC is mulling over creating a JV with the central governments’ strategic investment fund NIIF to set up a renewable InvIT. State-owned power giant NTPC Ltd has proposed that it is mulling over creating a joint venture company with the central governments’ strategic investment fund NIIF to set up a renewable infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). As […] Read more
Uneven Grouping of Renewables Leading to Curtailments in India: TCCL Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity demand in India grew at a CAGR of 5.1% over the last decade from FY 2011 to FY 2019. However, this fell to a mere 1.2% in FY 2020. India was already facing an economic slowdown, with industrial output declining to an 8-year low during the year, but compounded by the impact of the […] Read more
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Presses 7 new Renewable Energy Projects Into Service Updated On Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages has successfully pressed 7 additional renewable energy (RE) projects into service. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s top FMCG companies, has announced that it has successfully pressed 7 additional renewable energy (RE) projects into service. Installed in different factories of the company, these projects are designed to source 23.5 million units […] Read more
IRENA and AfDB to Scale up Renewable Investments in Africa Updated On Wed, Dec 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and AfDB have agreed to work together to advance energy transition through initiatives that support renewable investments in Africa The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the African Development Bank (AfDB), have agreed to work closely together to advance the energy transition in Africa through joint initiatives that support investments in low-carbon energy projects. […] Read more
DSD Acquires 17 MW Community Solar Portfolio in New York from Source Renewables Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Distributed Solar Development (DSD) has acquired a three-project, 17 MW community solar portfolio from Source Renewables, a New York State developer focused on community solar assets. The three projects, one of which includes solar and storage, were developed by Source Renewables from greenfield, and are expected to reach commercial operation next summer. “DSD was drawn to […] Read more