Renewables to Grow by Nearly 1200 GW in Next 5-Years: IEA Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has predicted that the world’s total renewables-based power capacity will grow by 50 percent or 1200 GW between 2019 and 2024. A new report has forecasted that the world’s total renewables-based power capacity will grow by 50 percent between 2019 and 2024, and this increase of 1200 gigawatts (GW), which is equivalent […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 400 MW ‘Round-the-Clock’ RE Power Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued its RfS for the “Round-the-Clock” supply of 400 MW renewable energy to NDMC and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued its Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of renewable energy developers for “Round-The-Clock” supply of 400 MW renewable energy to the (200 MW) […] Read more
Airtel Forays in to Renewables With 26% Acquisition of AMPSolar SPV Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Bharti Airtel has signed a pact with AMPSolar Evolution to acquire a 26 percent stake in the solar energy solutions provider for a total of Rs 8.4 crore. Marking its debut in the renewables sector, Bharti Airtel has announced that it has signed a pact with AMPSolar Evolution to acquire a 26 percent stake in the solar energy solutions provider […] Read more
Commonwealth of Virginia to Purchase 420 MW Renewable Energy Updated On Sat, Oct 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy State-owned buildings and facilities in Virginia will soon be powered with renewable energy under a new agreement between the Commonwealth and Dominion Energy State-owned buildings and facilities in Virginia will soon be powered with renewable energy sources like wind and solar energy projects under a new agreement between the Commonwealth and power utility Dominion Energy. […] Read more
Shakti Foundation and CLEAN Report on State of Decentralized Renewable Energy Sector in India Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy DRE enterprises have been acting as dedicated clean energy solutions providers for the un-served and under-served segments of the Indian population. It has catalyzed innumerable lives of this segment of population by creating opportunities for better livelihoods, increased income levels, safe and healthy living conditions, leapfrogged education opportunities and empowering women by eradicating drudgery at […] Read more
Renewables Trump Fossil Fuels in the UK for Q3 2019 Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new analysis has revealed that renewables generated more electricity than fossil fuels for the entire third quarter in the UK, for the very first time. A new analysis by Carbon Brief has revealed that renewable energy sources like wind farms, solar panels, biomass and hydro plants generated more electricity than the combined output from […] Read more
GE Renewable Energy Bags 132.5 MW Turbine Order in Brazil Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has announced that it has signed an onshore wind contract with EDF Renewables in Brazil. This deal for GE’s Cypress platform (the company’s largest onshore wind turbine) is also its first contract with EDF Renewables in the country. GE will be responsible for the production and delivery of 25 turbines, which will […] Read more
Crisil Report on India’s Flagging Renewables Drive Draws Strong Rebuttal from MNRE Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Less than 4 days after reports first appeared in the media, including this one on Saur Energy, that used a CRISIL report to pan India’s renewables drive, comes a strong rebuttal from the Secretary of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The denial, worded in strong terms and with more than a little data, […] Read more
Punjab Drafts Renewable Energy Policy, Plans for 21% RE by 2030 Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Punjab government through its latest renewable energy policy plans of securing 21 percent of its power requirements from RE sources by 2030. The state government of Punjab issued a draft version of the state’s renewable energy policy, with the prime objective of securing 21 percent of its power requirements from renewable energy sources by […] Read more