World Bank Report on Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2019 Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2019 shows that despite the progress, reaching the remaining unserved people, including those connected to frail and overburdened urban grids, as well as displaced people, and hard-to-reach locations, will be challenging. An estimated 650 million people will be left without electricity access in 2030. The report tracks global, regional […] Read more
OPIC Approves $87 Mn in Funding For 250 MW Wind Project in Egypt Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy OPIC has approved $87 million in funding for a 250 MW wind project in Egypt to support economic growth through the development of power infrastructure. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today approved $87 million in financing to Lekela Egypt Wind Power BOO S.A.E. to support economic growth in […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Commissions Heat-Based Energy Storage Project Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has begun operation of its electric thermal energy storage system, to store large quantities of energy cost-effectively Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has begun operation of its electric thermal energy storage system (ETES). The innovative storage technology makes it possible to store large quantities of energy cost-effectively and thus decouple electricity […] Read more
SECI Signs PSA’s Worth 800 MW Solar and Wind Power with Bihar Discoms Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has signed three Power Supply Agreements (PSA) with Bihar DISCOMS worth 800 MW. The 3 PSAs aggregating 450 MW Solar and 350 MW Wind Power signed by SECI with the state distribution companies of Bihar. 3 PSA s aggregating 450 MW Solar and 350 MW Wind Power signed […] Read more
R K Singh Pushes For Clean Energy in Meeting With Gencos Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy R K Singh recently held a meeting to address implementation issues regarding thermal power stations to reduce emissions and made a case for clean energy. Re-elected Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister, R K Singh, recently held a meeting to address implementation issues regarding the mechanism for providing flexibility in generation and scheduling of […] Read more
APGENCO Floats Tender For 10 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Project Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy APGENCO has issued tender for setting up of a 10 MW solar wind hybrid project in Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) has issued tender for setting up of a 10 MW solar wind hybrid project at Ramagiri in Andhra Pradesh. The full scope of the tender includes the supply of electricity […] Read more
IRENA Report on Water Use in India’s Power Generation Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy This study analyses the prospective impact of renewable energy deployment, along with recently mandated changes to power plant cooling systems, on water use in India’s electricity sector. Looking at the expected freshwater intensity of non-hydro power generation under different scenarios, the analysis aims to quantify the impact of India’s energy transition on freshwater use. The […] Read more
IRENA Report on Measurement and Estimation of Off-Grid Solar, Hydro and Biogas Energy Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy In many countries, the production of off-grid electricity from renewables is largely unrecorded but is believed to be expanding rapidly. This trend has been driven by numerous factors, including falling costs, innovation and supportive public policies. Many of the new electricity producers are households and enterprises generating electricity for their own use and measuring this production […] Read more
DEWA Strengthens Strategic Partnership on Renewable Energy With Masdar Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has announced the strengthening of its strategic partnership with Masdar, on renewable and clean energy. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the strengthening of its strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), on renewable and clean energy, and the various plans and projects that support the objectives of […] Read more
