Renewables to Deliver Europe’s 2030 Climate Energy Goals Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy If member states deliver their individual National Energy and Climate Plans, renewables will account for around 53 percent of Europe’s power supply in 2030 If European member states deliver their individual National Energy and Climate Plans, renewables will account for around 53 percent of Europe’s power supply in 2030, and the continent is on track […] Read more
Is An ‘Andhra Discount’ Coming For Indian Renewables? Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the Imbroglio over Andhra Pradesh’s effort to renege on its signed PPA’s continues to simmer, the state government is implementing the classic payments squeeze to force firms to come to the negotiating table. Successful or not, this has already damaged India’s credibility with potential and existing investors This week has all about India’s refusal […] Read more
Gujarat Sets Target for 30 GW Renewable Energy Generation by 2022 Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The state government of Gujarat has set a target of achieving 30 GW of renewable energy generation by 2022 from the current generational capacity of 9670 MW The state government of Gujarat has set a target of achieving 30 GW (30,000 MW) of renewable energy generation by 2022 from the current generational capacity of 9670 […] Read more
Govt to Devise Long Term Policy for Continuous Demand for Local Products: Samir Mehta Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy We believe that to ensure local manufacturing happens in India, government has to devise a long-term policy for continuous demand for local cells/modules for at least 10 years which will ensure that project returns are easily guaranteed for investor and also ensure that no matter what situation arises these policies are not tempered or affected […] Read more
ABB to Connect World’s Largest Offshore Wind Project to UK Grid Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy ABB has been selected to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger Bank region to the UK transmission network. ABB has been selected by UK-based SSE Renewables and Norwegian firm Equinor to supply its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) Light converter systems to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger […] Read more
Southern Power Acquires 136 MW Wind Facility From RES Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Southern Power has acquired the 136 MW Skookumchuck Wind Facility from RES Southern Power, a leading US wholesale energy provider and a subsidiary of Southern Company, has announced the acquisition of its 12th wind project, the 136-megawatt (MW) Skookumchuck Wind Facility from RES (Renewable Energy Systems). “This project is a great addition to our renewable […] Read more
Offshore Wind to Grow 15-Fold and Attract $1 Trillion in Investments by 2040 Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report finds that global offshore wind capacity may increase 15-fold and attract around USD 1 trillion of cumulative investment by 2040. A new report has predicted that offshore wind power will grow impressively over the next two decades, boosting efforts to decarbonise energy systems and reduce air pollution as it becomes a growing […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Renewables to Grow by Nearly 1200 GW in Next 5-Years: IEA Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has predicted that the world’s total renewables-based power capacity will grow by 50 percent or 1200 GW between 2019 and 2024. A new report has forecasted that the world’s total renewables-based power capacity will grow by 50 percent between 2019 and 2024, and this increase of 1200 gigawatts (GW), which is equivalent […] Read more