SA Signs Renewable Energy Deals with IPP Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The signing of PPAs for the 27 mostly solar and wind projects were held up for more than two years under ousted President Jacob Zuma, who favoured a plan to build additional nuclear power plants. In the first major investment contract under President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa has signed the long-delayed renewable energy contracts worth […] Read more
Nuclear Power and Renewables Propelling Clean Power Generation Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highlight of the ‘Paris Agreement’ at the United Nation’s COP21 global climate conference held in late-2015 was its ‘binding’ aspects for the signatory countries. Although partial in their scope, these constitute a more decisive step compared to the earlier global climate summits. To make the emission reduction commitments made by nations, called ‘Intended Nationally […] Read more
Avista Introduces Solar Select Renewable Energy for Large Business Customers Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Avista’s interest in the development of a voluntary commercial solar program is consistent with the Company’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with renewable energy choices. Avista is pleased to announce it will be bringing a new renewable solar energy project to its large commercial and industrial electric customers in Washington. The Solar Select program is […] Read more
Nextera Energy to Sell its Canadian Renewable Portfolio Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy An affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources will continue to operate all of the facilities included in the transaction under a 10-year services agreement with CPPIB. NextEra Energy Partners has signed a definitive pact with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) for the sale of its wind and solar generation portfolio in Canada, for about USD 582.3 million. […] Read more
ReNew Power buys Ostro Energy Updated On Mon, Apr 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy This strategic investment helps ReNew Power further consolidate its position in the fast-growing, Indian clean energy sector. Clean energy firm, ReNew Power has acquired Ostro Energy for an undisclosed amount. The company said in a statement that, “This strategic investment helps ReNew Power further consolidate its position in the fast-growing, Indian clean energy sector.” Concurrent with this transaction, Canada […] Read more
150 Exhibitors to Showcase at the Third Edition of RenewX in Hyderabad Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The expo will witness a congregation of South India’s green economy community to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights including the Indian regulatory framework. UBM India, the leading B2B exhibitions organiser announced the third edition of RenewX, a two-day Renewable Energy trade expo slated on April 13 and 14 2018 at the Hitex, Hyderabad. Augmented further by the legacy of its […] Read more
India Must Strengthen Grid Infra to Boost Renewable Energy: IRENA Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy IRENA Director-General Adnan Z Amin says the main constraint in India right now is the grid. There is a huge upsurge in investment,” he said of the renewable projects being implemented in the country. India must strengthen grid infrastructure to support its “strong push” towards renewable energy especially solar, said the head of the International […] Read more
Fossil Fuels Dominance Shrank on Renewables’ Cost Reduction, Says BNEF Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report on the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for all the leading technologies states that fossil fuel power is facing an unprecedented challenge in all the three roles it performs in the energy mix – supply of ‘bulk generation’, supply of ‘dispatchable generation’, and provision of ‘flexibility’. After significant reduction in the cost of wind, solar […] Read more
