Global trailblazers offer inclusive off-grid solutions Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Chhavi Sharma, International Programme Manager, Ashden The shortlists for the annual Ashden Awards highlight a new crop of grassroots renewable energy solutions – revealing key trends in the sector, and raising the profile of its breakout stars. The awards accelerate climate innovation creating fairer, better low-carbon world. The awards shortlists, announced earlier this month, […] Read more
Kona Energy Will Develop 200 MW Battery Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy British energy storage developer Kona Energy has recently secured permission to plan and develop a 200 MW battery at Heysham on Morecambe Bay in Lancashire. Once developed the battery will also replace local grid services due to be lost when the Heysham 1 and 2 nuclear reactors are decommissioned, in 2024 and 2028. Besides, the […] Read more
Surat Municipal Body Saves Rs 65 Cr, Thanks To Renewable Power Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Setting up an example as to how renewable energy can help the government to save on its scarce revenue, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Gujarat has saved Rs 65 crore by the optimal use of solar power. The SMC has solarized as many as 60 of its offices in multiple departments with solar power panels. […] Read more
Power Ministry Plans Another Scheme To Solve The Discom Puzzle Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has informed that it’s working on a scheme that will help mitigate the financial woes of the Distribution Companies (Discoms) which are unable to pay their dues. This is crucial as the inability of Discoms to pay dues impacts the entire value chain of the power sector. Even the relatively young […] Read more
Shell and Inaccess to deploy Unity Platform in 100MW Hybrid Project Updated On Wed, May 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy As part of its global push in the renewable energy space, global energy firm Shell has developed a hybrid asset in the Netherlands in collaboration with Inaccess that would help in monitoring and controlling the renewable energy project. The Shell-developed renewable power plant consists of a 50MW photovoltaic power plant and a 50MW wind farm. […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh And Adani Green Sign 60,000 Cr MoU Updated On Wed, May 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh and Adani Green Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 23 to set up two mega green energy projects at an estimated cost of Rs 60,000 crore in the State. Besides establishing a 3,700 MV hydro storage project, the renewable energy company will also set up a 10,000 MW Solar Power […] Read more
Canada Invests in Burchill Wind Project in Saint John Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Government of Canada is investing in renewable energy across the country and working with Indigenous partners to get major projects built. Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, announced on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources, nearly $50 million for the Burchill Wind Limited partnership between Wolumseket, owned by Neqotkuk and Natural […] Read more
Gas Lobby Hinders RE Transition In Chile Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Gas lobby is throwing a spanner in the transition to renewable energy in Chile which likes to present itself as a worldwide leader on climate change. Solar and wind projects have been developed across North Chile. But, across most of South Chile people use wood for combustion. A report recently published liberally quoted Chile’s […] Read more
IREDA sanctions Rs 14,000 cr for RE projects in Maharashtra Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Renewable energy projects finance company and government owned – Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) – has announced that it has sanctioned loans of Rs 14,445 crore and has already disbursed more than Rs 10,000 crore in Maharashtra for renewable energy projects. IREDA and Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCAI) conducted a […] Read more
