Europe Goes All-in on Hydrogen for the Transport Economy: Rethink Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Europe has a clear and credible plan to become the center of the global hydrogen industry as its governments collectively finance the work needed to become the world’s first hydrogen economy. The end result will be 17 million fuel cell powered vehicles across Europe by 2040 – from under a thousand at present. COVID-19 recovery […] Read more
EDF Renewables Signs Contract for Storage Expansion at Maverick 6 Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables has signed a storage contract for expansion to the previously announced 20-year solar PPA for the Maverick 6 project in California. EDF Renewables North America has announced the signing of a storage contract with CleanPowerSF as an expansion to the previously announced 20-year solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The 100 megawatts (MWac) Maverick […] Read more
5 Solar Products that Impressed Us Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy 1. SolarPuff Solar Lantern PRODUCT BRIEF: This award-winning solar light is engineered with an origami inspired, self-inflating design and creates beautiful, clean light in 3 colours: bright white, warm and multicolour. PRODUCT FEATURES: It’s light weight, just 2.5 ounces and it floats and can withstand complete immersion under water. For as many hours as you […] Read more
DVC to Execute 1776 MW Floating Solar Projects in West Bengal and Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is planning to execute 1776 MW of floating solar projects in four of its dams in West Bengal and Jharkhand. State-owned thermal power major Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has announced that it will focus only on solar projects to add new capacity to its portfolio. According to a top company official, the […] Read more
NTPC Shifts Objective; to Stop Land Acquisition for Thermal Projects Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC proposes to completely stop land acquisition for thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through a renewable energy push. India’s largest coal-fired power producer NTPC has announced that it proposes to completely stop land acquisition for greenfield thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through an aggressive renewable […] Read more
“Green” Credentials of Biomass Energy Challenged by Korean Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar developers in South Korea are filing a potentially game-changing lawsuit against their national government (midday Korea Standard Time, 28 September), citing unconstitutional renewable energy subsidies to wood burning that have worsened air pollution, accelerated climate change, and stunted the growth of the Korean solar energy sector. The case represents the first national-level lawsuit challenging […] Read more
BEE to Help set up Energy Efficiency Projects for Private Industries in AP Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Private industries in Andhra Pradesh can now easily avail of bank finance from BEE to take up energy efficiency projects in different sectors Private industries in Andhra Pradesh can now easily avail of bank finance to take up energy efficiency projects in different sectors, including buildings, large industries, and small and medium enterprises. The Bureau […] Read more
India’s Solar Outlook Revised to Stable, Wind Continues Negative Trend Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy India Ratings has maintained a negative outlook on India’s wind sector for 2HFY21, bur the solar sector outlook has been revised to stable from negative. India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a negative outlook on India’s energy and transport infrastructure for the second half of FY2021, stemming from a likely low demand, driven by […] Read more
Restrictive Banking Provisions aren’t Helping Renewable Adoption in India Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy After restrictive net metering regulations and withdrawal of waivers for open access renewable projects, regulators are now restricting banking facilities. Banking is important as it provides renewable developers a mechanism to utilise their excess generation and avail financial benefits in some cases, states an analyst by JMK Research. In the last year, some renewable energy-rich […] Read more
