COVID-19 Flattens Q1 Wind Additions in Key Markets: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In Q1 2020, the wind sector saw a 19 percent drop in installations against the same period in 2019, mainly due to supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 Support schemes for the wind sector must be extended to prevent a prolonged slowdown in installations, according to a new analysis by Rethink Technology Research. In a quarterly […] Read more
Solar to Push Much of Remaining Coal Fleet in Texas Offline: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy New utility-scale solar will push much of remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by IEEFA New utility-scale solar is poised to push much of the remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by the […] Read more
GM to hit 5 Million Electric Vehicle Sales by 2030: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy GM is expected to hit 5 million in cumulative electric vehicle sales by 2030 according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. General Motors (GM) has set an annual target for 1 million electric vehicle (EV) sales globally by the mid-2020s. Although the company will only meet half of that target by 2026, it is expected […] Read more
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
New RE Already Cheaper Than Operating Coal Plants: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that new renewable energy (RE) is already cheaper than continuing to operate coal plants in much of the world. A new report has revealed that new renewable energy (RE) is already cheaper than continuing to operate coal plants in much of the world. The report “How to Retire Early: Making […] Read more
APAC now the World’s Largest Wind Turbine Manufacturing Hub: GWEC Updated On Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new analysis has revealed that the Asia Pacific (APAC) has now become the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturing hub after a decade of development. A new analysis has revealed that Asia Pacific (APAC) remained a strong manufacturing hub for wind turbine OEMs with record-high supply-side deliveries. It adds that although most Asian suppliers have […] 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
5.5 GW PV Additions in India in FY21; 15% Decline due to COVID-19: ICRA Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to ICRA, the solar PV capacity additions in FY 2020-21 are expected to remain subdued given the continued execution challenges due to COVID-19. The domestic solar PV capacity additions in FY 2019-20 has remained lower by about 15 percent than the previous estimate of 7-7.5 GW, mainly on account of the disruption in supply […] Read more
CEEW Recommends Green Energy Investments in COVID Recovery Strategy Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), along with the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has recently published a report that makes the case for India needing a new social contract based on a commitment to jobs, growth and sustainability, as it charts its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […] Read more
