Australian Renewables Spree Meets Farmers’ Resistance Updated On Thu, Feb 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Australian farmers are battling the ongoing renewable power expansion projects of the country as they say that the projects are ill-conceived and could upend their livelihood and also the ecology. The cultivators in the key farm states like Victoria and New South Wales are wary about the factors of production – linked to their farms […] Read more
Tata Power Net Profit Swells by 71% Signifying Comprehensive Growth Updated On Thu, Feb 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The third quarter results of Tata Power in the current financial year is out and the company has posted a staggering 71% rise in the consolidated profits against the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. The renewable portfolio in terms of profit after tax (PAT) grew by 107% – all credit to their solar expansion. […] Read more
Brookfield Renewable Buys Urban Grid, Triples US Pipeline to 31GW Updated On Wed, Feb 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bermuda-headquartered Brookfield Renewable, which owns and operates renewable power assets, has acquired clean power developer Urban Grid and its pipeline of projects comprising approximately 13 GW of utility-scale solar and 7 GW of energy storage capacity for $650 million. The addition of Urban Grid’s projects approximately triples Brookfield Renewable’s U.S. development pipeline to approximately 31 […] Read more
UK Grants 1st Reactive Power Contract to Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Wed, Feb 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Grid ESO of the United Kingdom (UK) has awarded a contract to an offshore wind farm to help keep voltage levels in the national power network stable. As per the National Grid ESO, the contract is the first of its kind in the UK. The contract is for a ten-year period which will […] Read more
Croatia to Launch Renewable Auctions by Q3 2022 Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Croatia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development is considering announcing auctions for large wind farms and solar power plants by the third quarter of 2022. About a year back, the Ministry had announced preparations for auctions for premiums for large power plants using renewable energy sources, which were then postponed to the autumn season. According […] Read more
GE Renewable Opens New Renewable Hybrids Factory in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has announced the opening of a new renewable hybrids factory in Vallam, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The site employs 250 employees, including 20 women. “As the industry and customers’ demand dispatchable renewable energy to navigate the energy transition, the need for hybrid systems is increasing exponentially. This facility that has been set […] Read more
CEC Unveils Roadmap for 100% Renewable Grid by 2030 in Australia Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy As the citizens of Australia turn their attention towards the upcoming Federal Election, the Clean Energy Council (CEC) has launched its Roadmap for a Renewable Energy Future: Federal Election Policy Recommendations, which urges Australia’s political leaders to commit to meeting the country’s domestic electricity demand with clean energy by 2030. “Now is the time to […] Read more
Powerledger Wins Award for Its Distributed Solar Electricity Project in UP Updated On Mon, Feb 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Australian technology company Powerledger has won an award from World Summit Awards for their work in promoting distributed electricity in Uttar Pradesh, India. The WSA scheme recognises digital applications that have a strong positive impact on society, and out of 8000 entries, the software company was singled out for its promise of bringing electricity to […] Read more
Ayana, Fortum bag 600 MW Solar Power Auctions for Gadag, Koppal in Karnataka Updated On Mon, Feb 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading solar power companies Project Eight Renewable Power Private Limited (Ayana) and Solar One Energy Private Limited (Fortum) have won 600 MW in Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) solar power auctions. This particular bid was for the Gadag Sub-Station. Talking about individual success of both the players, Ayana has won 300 MW capacity at […] Read more
