Nearly 600,000 Clean Energy Jobs Lost in the US due to Pandemic: Report Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that April saw at least 447,200 new clean energy jobs lost, bringing the total to 594,300 since the beginning of the pandemic. A report tracking the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on US employment has revealed that April brought clean energy job losses triple those seen in March, for an […] Read more
India Must Intensify Policy Reforms to hit 60 GW Wind Target by 2022: Report Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wind energy capacity in India can only realistically reach 50 GW by 2022, and the sector needs to intensify policy reforms to hit its 60 GW by 2022 target. According to a new report, wind energy capacity in India can only realistically reach 50 GW by 2022. And, efforts by the government to lower barriers […] Read more
IRENA Pitches For a Green Recovery Path from Covid-19 Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), under its Coalition for Action initiative, has made a pitch for ensuring that steps taken to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide are green. The 100 Member coalition of renewable energy players has given a concrete action plan that seeks to ensure a rapid and sustained economic recovery that […] Read more
REIL Issues NIT for Supply of Multi Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells in Jaipur Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Central CPSU Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a notice inviting tender (NIT) from interested bidders for rate contract for the supply of multi-crystalline solar cells in Jaipur. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the supply of multi-crystalline solar cells of 4.50 Watt, 4.60 Watt and 4.67 Watt at […] Read more
Lithium Ion To Stay Numero Uno Option for Storage, Say Researchers Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy A recent three day meeting between researchers from Germany and Israel has concluded that lithium-ion batteries will continue to rule in the storage space in the near future. Redox flow storage, which has made strides recently, did find a mention for its potential, especially in stationary applications. However, price for Redox flow storage remains a […] Read more
TransAlta Renewables Net Earnings Slip in Q1 Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canada-based independent power producer (IPP) TransAlta Renewables has reported a sharp decline of CAD 73 million in its net earnings attributable to common shareholders to merely CAD 3 million, during the first quarter of 2020. The company’s net earnings attributable to common shareholders stood at CAD 76 million in the same period last year. Further, […] Read more
Uttarakhand to Empanel EPC Contractors for Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy UREDA has issued a tender for empanelment of the EPC contractors for commissioning of rooftop and small solar plants at various locations in Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the empanelment of the EPC contractors to undertake work of project commissioning of grid-connected […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 3 Solar Projects at SCCL Again Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a notification, extending the bid submission deadline for three of its SCCL solar project tenders for a second time during the lockdown. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, extending the bid submission deadline for three solar PV project tenders to be built at SCCL Telangana for a […] Read more
Macquarie GIG Partners With RIDG to Compete Scottish Offshore Leasing Round Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Macquarie’s GIG and RIDG have partnered to compete in the next round of seabed leasing for offshore wind development off the Scottish coast From their Edinburgh base, Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) and Scottish offshore wind developer Renewable Infrastructure Development Group (RIDG) have announced their partnership to compete in ScotWind, the next round of seabed […] Read more
