Decline In Wind Growth Puts German and EU Renewable Targets at Risk Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The growth of onshore wind energy is collapsing in Germany, jeopardizing both the German and EU renewables targets. Germany installed just 134 MW of new onshore wind farms in the first quarter of 2019 – the country’s worst first quarter for onshore installations since 2000. And is likely to install a total of just 1-2 […] Read more
Innergex Closes Construction Financing For its 328 MW Texas Wind Farm Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The facility is expected to produce a gross estimated long-term average of 1,230 GWh and will be the largest wind farm project built by Innergex. Canadian renewable energy solutions firm, Innergex Renewable Energy has announced the closing of a construction financing and tax equity commitment for the Foard City wind project located in Foard County, […] Read more
260 MW Wind Farm in Thailand Begins Commercial Operation Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Composed of five sub-projects located in Chaiyaphum Province in Thailand, the project is set to be one of the biggest of its kind in Thailand. The 260 MW Hanuman Wind Farm Project, owned by the Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA), a renewable energy company in the SET, recently entered commercial operation. Composed of five […] Read more
Aviation Task Force to Tackle One of Wind Energy’s Biggest Hurdles Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy WindEurope has launched a new Aviation Task Force, gathering a wide range of stakeholders to tackle one of the major challenge areas for wind energy. According to many in the wind energy sector, aviation-related issues are now the leading cause of permitting problems across the several Member States. And the launch of the Aviation Task […] Read more
Maharashtra Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.29/kWh Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued the generic tariff order for renewable energy projects for the current financial year (FY 2019-20). The latest order will apply for the period between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020. The commission has in its order set the generic tariff for utility-scale solar PV projects at […] Read more
Ørsted Takes FID on Two Offshore Wind Farms in Taiwan Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Denmark-based power company has announced that it has taken the final investment decision (FID) on the Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farm in Taiwan. Prior to the FID, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs approved Ørsted’s local supply chain plan, and subsequently, Ørsted has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Taipower at the feed-in-tariff […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Wins Order For 250 MW Solar Projects From Sprng Energy Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa India has secured its largest solar energy project order of 250 MW from Sprng Energy. Siemens Gamesa India has secured its largest solar energy project order of 250 MW from Sprng Energy. According to the statement issued by the firm, the project will be developed in Anantapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Siemens Gamesa will provide […] Read more
Denmark Identifies Areas for 12.4 GW of New Offshore Wind Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy A study commissioned by the Danish government has identified good locations for 12.4 GW of additional offshore wind capacity, it was announced on last week. According to a statement by Denmark’s Energy, Utilities and Climate Ministry, the designated zones could accommodate between 12 and 15 wind farms, depending on their size. The study has found […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures $48 Mn Credit Facility For Development of Solar Projects in Japan Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Company intends to utilise the facility to develop more high-quality solar power projects in Japan. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Canadian Solar Projects K.K. has expanded and renewed its credit facility with a syndicate of four finance leasing institutions led by Sumitomo Mitsui […] Read more
