Power System Overcapacity Problem in Bangladesh Getting Worse: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Jan 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Overcapacity in the power system of Bangladesh has worsened and threatens to deteriorate further according to a new briefing note by IEEFA. Overcapacity in the power system of Bangladesh has worsened and threatens to deteriorate further according to a new briefing note released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Data from […] Read more
New Policies Aid 25-fold Jump in Rooftop Solar Installations in Vietnam: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Jan 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new IEEFA note details that there are now over 101,000 rooftop solar systems deployed over residential, C&I premises across Vietnam A new research note from IEEFA details that as of December 31, 2020, the closing date for eligibility to the second solar feed-in-tariff program, a total of 9.3 gigawatts peak (GWp) (or 7.4 GW) […] Read more
Neglecting Renewables Could Cost Indonesia’s Energy Edge: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy No country is immune to the rapid disruption occurring in the global energy sector. New technological innovations in both supply and demand have changed the technical versus economic discourse. Renewables are now cheaper than any fossil fuel in most parts of the world. And Indonesia’s no exception to this transition as per IEEFA. The sharp […] Read more
PLN has ‘Green Ambition’ but is Short on Renewable Energy Credibility: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEEFA finds that PLN must be prepared for a much higher level of scrutiny when the company launches its debut green and/or sustainable bonds. Indonesian state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is preparing to issue a “green and/or sustainable financing” instrument as early as January 2021 following the publication of its Statement of Intent […] Read more
Increasing Stakes in Intrastate Transmission Will Drive RE Growth in India: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEEFA recommends increasing competition in the intrastate transmission sector to speed up the deployment of renewable energy in India A new IEEFA report recommends increasing competition in the development of intrastate transmission infrastructure, to speed up the deployment of renewable energy in India. “As the share of increasingly low cost but variable renewable energy grows, development […] Read more
Key Factors Behind India’s Record Low Solar Tariff of Rs 2/kWh: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the recent SECI auction, India set a new record low solar tariff of Rs 2/kWh, IEEFA takes a look at the key factors behind it. In the recent Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) auction which was concluded on November 23, 2020, India set a new record low tariff for solar projects at Rs […] Read more
Railways Should use Sections of its Extensive Network for Transmission Infrastructure: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) in its latest report has shown how by facilitating electricity transmission routes, the Indian Railways could fast-track the energy transition. The report, Indian Railways at the Junction, suggests that transporting coal to generators is less efficient and increasingly less competitive than moving actual electricity via cables. […] Read more
IEEFA Suggest the Adani Group Should Lead India’s Energy Strategy Updated On Thu, Nov 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report identifies the opportunity for the Adani Group to lead India’s energy strategy by further aligning itself with the government’s vision A new IEEFA report identifies the opportunity for the Adani Group to lead India’s energy strategy by further aligning itself with the government’s vision for energy independence and fast-growing reliance on renewables. “The […] Read more
Renewables can Help Kosovo Break From Coal-Powered Past: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Strong performance by its first large-scale wind and solar farms shows that Kosovo can exploit falling renewables costs to move away from fossil fuel. Strong performance by the first large-scale wind and solar farms in Kosovo shows the coal-dominated, Western Balkan country can exploit falling renewables costs and green lending appetite to align better with […] Read more
