France Awards 1.5 GW Solar Capacity, Largest Ever Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe’s largest energy exporter France has finally awarded 1.5GW of ground-mounted solar PV capacity in its latest and largest such auction. Conducted under the Programmation Pluriannuelle de l’Energie (PPE) scheme that focuses on renewable energy, the auction attracted some of the lowest bids ever seen in the country too. 129 projects were declared successful with […] Read more
Annual Global Investment in Energy Transition Tech Touched Record Level of US$ 1.1 Trillion in 2022 Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Deloitte’s recent report on India’s energy transition pathway, highlights three pillars of the energy transition pathway. The report mentions three important components in energy transition: grid decarbonisation, industrial decarbonisation, and transport transition. Investments in Energy Transition In 2022, annual global investment in energy transition technologies touched a record level of US$ 1.1 trillion, witnessing a 31 […] Read more
German 400 MW Solar Plus Storage Tender Sees Oversubscription Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Germany has concluded its latest round of the 400 MW solar tender that comes with storage. The Federal Network Agency shortlisted 408 MW worth of projects. Interestingly, this round of the innovation tender attracted unprecedented interest from the bidders. The round saw a total of 53 bids with a cumulative capacity of 779 MW. Of […] Read more
Mordor Intelligence Pegs 6.97% CAGR in 2023-28 for Distributed Solar Power Generation Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A report release by Mordor Intelligence on distributed solar power generation market size forecasts that the market is expected to grow from USD 139.96 billion in 2023 to USD 196.03 billion. It is estimated that this growth is to be attained by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.97% during the forecast period (2023-2028). The report […] Read more
Employment in Renewables Rose to 13.7 Mn in 2022, Solar Largest Employer: ILO Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy The ILO, in a joint initiative with the the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released the tenth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2023. The report explores the connection between renewable energy which is attracting increasing investment, and leading to job creation among countries. Surge in Employment in Renewable Energy The report […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Bags Third Order from NTPC REL at Khavda Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWRE) has announced that it has received the Notification of Award for the EPC project of 300 MWac of NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) at Khavda RE Power Park, Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The total contract price, including O&M for three years, would be INR 1,535 crore (inclusive […] Read more
Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Adds $845 Mn for JV with Axis Energy Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Canadian investor in renewable energy, Brookfield Asset Management has announced a second joint venture with Telangana-headquartered clean energy firm, Axis Energy Ventures. Brookfield Asset Management will invest worth $845 million in solar and wind energy projects of the Indian firm. The investment is being made from the Brookfield Global Transition Fund II to accelerate countrywide […] Read more
Solar Refrigeration Enabled By Carbon Credits In Nigeria Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy CarbonClear, a pioneering data-driven carbon credit standard, has announced a strategic partnership with Koolboks, a Nigerian company specializing in the design and manufacturing of solar-powered refrigerators. These innovative refrigeration units are engineered to be portable, robust, and energy-efficient, making them an ideal solution for regions with limited or unreliable access to electricity. They are particularly […] Read more
Offshore Wind Developers To Get Seabed Area On Lease For Five Years Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued norms for the tenders for allocating seabed to develop offshore wind projects. It comes when the ministry has proposed to hold bids for the allocation of offshore wind sites off the coast of Tamil Nadu. As per the norms, the National Institute of Wind Energy […] Read more