Solar PV Jobs in India Surge; Top Markets See Slump: IRENA Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Despite slower growth in key renewable energy markets including China, jobs in renewables grew to their highest level on the back of many more countries adopted manufacturing, trading and installation of renewable energy technologies. The employment in solar photovoltaic (PV) industry witnessed a surge in India, Southeast Asia and Brazil in 2018, whereas major markets […] Read more
Global Action Needed to Scale Up Hydrogen For a Clean & Secure Energy Future Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The world has an important opportunity to tap into the vast potential of hydrogen to become a critical part of a more sustainable and secure energy future, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed in a major new report. The in-depth study, which analyses hydrogen’s current state of play and offers guidance on its future […] Read more
R K Singh Pushes For Clean Energy in Meeting With Gencos Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy R K Singh recently held a meeting to address implementation issues regarding thermal power stations to reduce emissions and made a case for clean energy. Re-elected Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister, R K Singh, recently held a meeting to address implementation issues regarding the mechanism for providing flexibility in generation and scheduling of […] Read more
IRENA Report on Hydrogen from Renewable Power: Technology Outlook for the Energy Transition Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the world strives to cut carbon emissions, electric power from renewables has emerged as a vital energy source. Yet transport and industry will still require combustible fuels for many purposes. Such needs could be met with hydrogen, which itself can be produced using renewable power. Hydrogen provides high-grade heat, helping to meet a range […] Read more
IRENA Report on Measurement and Estimation of Off-Grid Solar, Hydro and Biogas Energy Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy In many countries, the production of off-grid electricity from renewables is largely unrecorded but is believed to be expanding rapidly. This trend has been driven by numerous factors, including falling costs, innovation and supportive public policies. Many of the new electricity producers are households and enterprises generating electricity for their own use and measuring this production […] Read more
WB Grant For China RE and Battery Storage Promotion Project Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase RE adoption and transition The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors have approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase the integration and utilisation of […] Read more
Surprise! SECI’s ISTS Tender for 1200 MW Gets Bids at Rs 2.54/unit Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The tender for the ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System) tranche IV solar projects, that came out in February 2019, has concluded with surprisingly low rates for SECI. The projects are spread across India and come with the added assurance of SECI ensuring grid connectivity. The tariff ceiling for this tender was set at Rs 2.65/KwH. As […] Read more
Vestas Secures its Largest Order in Ukraine For 164 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Denmark-based wind energy major, Vestas has secured its largest order to date in Ukraine. Long-term customer Vindkraft has placed the order with Vestas for the 164 MW wind project Myrnenska, located in the Kherson region in southern Ukraine. The contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of 39 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year […] Read more
Wind Energy Expansion in Vietnam, 1 GW Expected to be Installed by 2021 Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vietnam has one of the highest potentials in the region for both onshore and offshore wind energy, with 1GW expected to be installed by 2021 The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is hosting its annual Vietnam Wind Power Conference, gathering major international wind companies, energy authorities, financial institutions and regulators to discuss the potential for […] Read more