EU Saved €12 Billion Due to Wind & Solar Expansion Due to Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ember Report Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The conflict between Russia and Ukraine that continues for a year now has proved to be a ‘blessing in disguise’ for the European Union with regards to renewables. An analysis by Ember – an energy think tank – has revealed that the European Union has saved more than EUR 12 million through a switch from […] Read more
France to Vote on Landmark Renewable Energy Acceleration Bill Tomorrow Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy In September 2022, Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, introduced the Renewable Energy Acceleration Bill. The proposed Bill seeks to accelerate the deployment of renewables. Tomorrow, that is, January 10, will prove to be a significant day for France as its National Assembly will pronounce its vote on the Bill. There have been a slew […] Read more
UK Signs MoU with EU, North Sea Countries for Offshore Wind Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Graham Stuart, Minister for Energy and Climate, the United Kingdom, has signed a landmark agreement on renewable energy cooperation with European Union (EU) and North Seas countries. The official statement of the UK government has held that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) forum fulfils commitments in the UK-EU […] Read more
Germany’s Svevind to Develop 20 GW Green Hydrogen Project in Kazakhstan Updated On Wed, Nov 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Just as the European Union toils for renewable energy expansion and possible import of clean energy, German renewable energy player Svevind Energy Group looks to invest a massive $50 billion for the development of a 20 GW green hydrogen project in Kazakhstan, for which an agreement has been signed between Svevind and the Kazakh Government. […] Read more
Turbine Orders in EU Fall 36% in Third Quarter: WindEurope Report Updated On Mon, Oct 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy The new report by WindEurope – Wind Turbine Orders Monitoring Q3 2022 – has said that the wind turbine orders in Q3 2022 fell by 36% compared with Q3 2021 signifying slowing wind energy growth. It also said that Europe urgently needs to solve permitting and strengthen its wind energy supply chain. The report finds […] Read more
European Bank To Invest $21.4M In Azerbaijan’s Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Aug 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) have all approved a finance package of $114.2 million (USD) to help Azerbaijan diversify its energy mix. The funds will facilitate a 230 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power […] Read more
Renewable Energy Market Update Outlook For 2022-23 Updated On Wed, Jul 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy The IEA has released its study on Renewable Energy Outlook For 2022-23. In its report, the IEA provided detailed information about how developments in the energy market in recent months, particularly in Europe, have once again demonstrated the critical role that renewable energy sources play in enhancing energy security in addition to their well-established efficiency […] Read more
REC Group gets EU grant for solar factory in France Updated On Fri, Jul 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy REC Solar has declared the award of a grant from the European Union for the construction of a 2 GW heterojunction (HJT) module factory in France. India’s Reliance Industries bought REC Solar in 2021. The company held previously that 2 GW per year of HJT modules that will be manufactured by it will have a […] Read more
The Netherlands Urges Cuts In energy Consumption To Reduce Russian Influence Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Even as European Union countries focus on expanding the renewables in their energy mix to reduce their dependence from the Russian oil and gas products, the Netherlands government is seeking cuts or greater efficiency from its largest consumers from 2023 onwards to reduce dependence. That is a welcome approach, instead of the failure to look […] Read more