KSEB Gets Nod for KfW Funding for Green Energy Corridor Projects Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has received the green signal from the German development bank, KfW, for securing a loan for the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) project that it is implementing. The signatories of the pact will be the State government, KSEB and KfW. It may be recalled that the Central government and KfW […] Read more
Europe Slips Up, Again, On Meeting Climate Goals Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Two contrasting reports have dominated the renewable energy landscape of Europe this week: One, the European Union policymakers have agreed to double the renewable use by 2030 through massive RE installations. Two, a WindEurope report finds that Europe has invested lowest in offshore wind since 2009 in 2022, a mere EUR 17 billion in new […] Read more
EBRD, GCF Support 500 MW Wind Farm In Egypt; To Be Largest In Africa Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a senior secured loan of up to $100 million to Red Sea Wind Energy for the development, construction and operation of a new 500 MW onshore wind farm located in the Gulf of Suez area in Egypt. The loan consists of a portion of up […] Read more
Suzlon Onboards J P Chalasani as Chief Executive Officer Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy A firm that provides clean energy solutions, Suzlon Energy has onboarded J P Chalasani as its CEO. The appointment follows the resignation of Ashwani Kumar attributable to personal reasons. Chalasani had served as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Suzlon from April 2016 to July 2020, following which, he stepped into the role of Strategic […] Read more
Crash in Lithium Prices: A Boon for EV Buyers or Unsustainable Trend? Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Prices of the so-called ‘White Gold’ has been declining for the past few months. Lithium is a common ingredient in almost all electric-car batteries we use today. The drop in commodity prices has made it easier for carmakers to cut prices for electric vehicles. For instance, last month, Tesla lowered the prices of its two […] Read more
Australian Renewable Energy Agency Invites EOI For Grid-Connected Community Batteries Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Last year, Australia’s government made an announcement about the $200 million in grant funding for the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program. The initiative is aimed at delivering community batteries to lower electricity bills and emissions while also aiding storage of excess solar energy, and curbing grid pressure. Now, a new round of grant funding […] Read more
CEEW Study Flags Concentration Of Clean Energy Manufacturing As Global Risk Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Two studies conducted by the researchers at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) have batted for an interrupted and affordable supply of critical clean energy technologies across the globe. The report said this was needed for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for a risk-free energy transition towards renewable energy. The Indian […] Read more
Gazelle, WAM Join Hands for Offshore Floating Project in Portugal Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ireland’s firm Gazelle Wind Power has joined hands with developer of renewable energy WAM Horizon. The partnership between the two firms will give an impetus to the establishment of a floating wind pilot, off Portugal. Portugal-based WAM Horizon specialises in offshore wind. A holding firm for WAM Investments, which delves into the development of renewable […] Read more
Google to Buy Wind Energy from Ørsted for US Datacenters Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy In a quest to step-up the decarbonisation of its activities, tech giant Google has signed a 150 MW PPA with Danish energy major Ørsted for the purchase of renewable energy generated by Helena Wind Farm for the next 15 years. The Ørsted wind project was commissioned last year and provides low-cost electricity to the South […] Read more
