5 Big Hurdles that have Emerged for India’s Solar Power Producers Updated On Mon, Mar 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy After installations of almost 10 GW and above in 2017 and close to 8 GW in 2018, the solar sector is facing its biggest challenge yet, as hurdles have emerged for the continued growth of the sector. Some of these challenges were always there, they are only bigger now, while others have emerged with time. […] Read more
Will 2 Paise per Unit toll Smoothen the Renewables Road? Speedbreakers remain Updated On Mon, Mar 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy News Reports confirm that the Centre has floated a fresh incentive of 2 paise per unit produced for new projects in states. The latest news of the central government introducing a financial incentive for states when it comes to renewable energy production hopes to tackle two key issues facing developers. land and distribution access for […] Read more
Declaration Calls For More Ocean-Based Renewables Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy We must reconcile the desire to expand offshore renewables with the necessity to preserve our marine environment. The Belgian government recently organised a major international conference on ‘Climate Change and Oceans Preservation.’ The Belgian government asked WindEurope to run the panel on the happy co-existence of ocean energy and biodiversity. The panel comprised EU Commissioner […] Read more
Spain Amends Renewable Energy Targets to 74% By 2030 Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Spanish government has raised the RE target for the country to 74% by 2030, taking the expected installed capacity in the electricity sector to 157 GW. Pointing to the far more favourable conditions and constituency for renewable energy in Spain, as compared to say, the US, the Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the […] Read more
Tata Power Solar’s Residential Rooftop Solution Now in Guwahati Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has launched a residential rooftop solution in Guwahati after a successful debut in Delhi, Mumbai, Ajmer, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad. Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, India’s largest solar energy company, has launched a complete residential rooftop solution in Guwahati. The residential rooftop solutions are expected to save up to Rs 50,000 annually for […] Read more
Saudi Arabia and China To Boost Renewable Energy Cooperation Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s PIF signs MOU with China’s National Energy Administration on renewable energy cooperation, after announcing to make India a regional hub for oil supply. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF signed a preliminary deal for investments in China’s renewable energy sector during the visit of Crown Prince Mohammed in China. The news about the […] Read more
Cheap Finance Can Make Renewables Cost-Competitive Faster in Developing Countries Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report pinpoints how concessional finance can make wind, solar, and batteries cost-competitive faster in developing countries, accelerating the shift from fossil-fuelled power. Cut-rate financing has the potential to substantially speed the transition from fossil-fuelled power generation to renewable energy in developing countries, according to a new report produced by BloombergNEF (BNEF) and commissioned […] Read more
GE T&D India to Set Up PowerGrid’s Substation in Gujarat For Wind Power Evacuation Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through this project, GE will help evacuate around 2500 MW of wind power generated in Gujarat. GE T&D India, part of GE’s Grid Solutions business in India, has been awarded a Rs 162 crore contract by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to extend the 765kV AIS Substation and setting up a new 400kV […] Read more
Maldives Steps Up Renewable Adoption With 5 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 5MW solar system will be developed under design, build, finance, own, operate, and transfer basis. The Government of the Republic of Maldives is implementing the “Accelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renewable Energy (ASPIRE)” Project and has invited bids from investors for installation of 5MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power System in the Greater Malé Region […] Read more