Buoyed by Offshore Wind, Renewable Investments in 1H 2020 Climb 5%: BNEF Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable investments showed great resilience in the first half of 2020 against the economic slowdown due to the COVID-19, thanks to offshore wind energy. Renewable energy capacity investments showed great resilience in the first half (1H) of 2020, in the face of the unprecedented economic shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest […] Read more
OLADE, IRENA put RE at Heart of Economic Recovery in LAC Updated On Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and OLADE will boost ties to put the renewables-driven energy transformation at the heart of LAC economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) will boost ties to put the renewables-driven energy transformation at the heart of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) […] Read more
Nearly 14 GW of Wind Turbine Capacity Ordered Globally in Q1 2020: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Q1 2020 saw nearly 14 GW of wind turbine capacity ordered globally, the second-highest first quarter on record, and equates to USD 13.4 billion. The first quarter (Q1) of 2020 saw nearly 14 GW of wind turbine capacity ordered globally. This is the second-highest first quarter on record and equates to an estimated USD 13.4 […] Read more
The Perils Of A High Customs Duty Regime Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Every crisis brings an opportunity with it. This is because obstacles considered insurmountable earlier, can become a lot more manageable in the rush of a crisis. India’s government has clearly decided to use the Covid-19, followed by the now bloody border dispute with China, as the opportunity to set things right for manufacturing in India. […] Read more
Valid PPAs Before Aug 1 to get Exemption on Higher Duty on Imports Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar projects with valid PPAs before August 1, 2020, will be exempted from the proposed higher import duty on solar equipment and components. Solar power developers, that are still on course or in the process of starting work on the development of new solar projects in the country might be exempted from paying the newly proposed […] Read more
The Case for Mini Grids Stronger Than Ever, Says Global Report Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report launched yesterday (July 1), State of The Global Mini-Grids Market Report 2020 has delved deeply into the present, potential, and obstacles to further growth of mini-grids around the world. For its research and conclusions, the report focused on mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and small island nations. Created for the Mini Grids […] Read more
MNRE Declares March 25-May 31 as Lockdown Period for RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has clarified that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy projects will be considered from March 25, 2020, to May 31, 2020. [Updated July 2, 2020 – 09:15] The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new order clarifying that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy […] Read more
SECI’s 2 GW ISTS Tender Sees Pricing Records Broken. L1 at Rs 2.36 per unit Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Spanish Developer Solarpack Corporacion Technologica announced itself with a big splash in India with the lowest bid of Rs 2.36 per unit, in the SECI 2 GW ISTS auction (Tranche IX). The auction stood out for the sheer global spread of the bidders, with the lowest 9 bidders coming from Spain, Canada, Italy, UK, and […] Read more
PFC, REC may Restrict Funding for Projects Using Chinese Equipment Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government’s economic response against China may see public-sector financiers like PFC, REC restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the country The government’s economic response against China may see public sector financiers restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the neighbouring country. The practice would first be adopted in the power sector, […] Read more
