Guidelines Issued for PLI Scheme for Solar Modules; IREDA to be Implementing Agency Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the guidelines for the implementation of the PLI scheme for high-efficiency solar PV modules. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a ministry wide notification has announced the sanction of the President for implementation of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme ‘National Programme on High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ for achieving […] Read more
Seven Key Principles for Implementing ‘Net-Zero’ Emissions: IEA Updated On Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) presented ‘The Seven Key Principles for Implementing Net Zero’ at the IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit, held last month, which were then adopted by many IEA Member Countries to guide the implementation of net zero commitments. Over 120 countries have so far announced their intention to bring emissions to net zero […] Read more
Regulatory Over-reach in South Australia’s Switch-off of Household Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy IEEFA has detailed a ‘worrying’ precedent in South Australia where rooftop solar systems can be remotely switched off without householders’ knowledge. A new briefing note from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) details a ‘worrying’ precedent in South Australia where new measures allow for rooftop solar systems to be remotely switched off […] Read more
NYSERDA to repurpose former Benson mine into 20 MW solar plant Updated On Wed, Apr 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Yesterday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the 56th governor of New York State, announced a lease-option agreement for the first build-ready site in New York State, under which the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will repurpose the formerly mined land in St. Lawrence County into one of the largest solar projects in […] Read more
US DOE to Issue $8.25 Bn in Loans to Enhance Transmission Nationwide Updated On Wed, Apr 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced the availability of up to USD 8.25 billion in loans for efforts to expand and improve the US transmission grid. In support of the Biden Administration’s commitment to modernise the nation’s power grid and infrastructure and deliver 100 percent clean energy to businesses and homeowners by 2035, the US Department […] Read more
New Consortium US-MAC aims to Raise CdTe PV Efficiency to 30% Updated On Tue, Apr 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy A timely response to the global need for clean energy has come from universities and research centres like Colorado State University (CSU), the Wright Center for Photovoltaics at the University of Toledo, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), as well as US-based commercial solar companies working with Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin-film solar panel manufacturing, which […] Read more
Exus to Develop 85 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in Portugal Updated On Tue, Apr 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Exus Management Partners has announced that it will develop an 85 MW wind and solar hybrid project in northern Portugal. The renewables-focused independent investment and asset management firm has been chosen by an undisclosed third party to provide the complete end-to-end delivery of the country’s first third-party wind and solar hybrid project. Since no developers […] Read more
Global CO2 Emissions set for Second Biggest Increase in History: IEA Updated On Tue, Apr 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report finds global energy-related CO2 emissions to be rising by 1.5 billion tonnes in 2021 – their second-largest increase in history A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that the global energy-related CO2 emissions will be rising by 1.5 billion tonnes in 2021 – their second-largest increase in history […] Read more
Clean Hydrogen Production Costs to be Brought Well Below USD 2/kg by 2030: ETC Updated On Tue, Apr 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy In its parallel report, the ETC states that the production costs for clean hydrogen can be brought well below USD 2/kg by 2030. In its parallel report Making the Hydrogen Economy Possible: Accelerating clean hydrogen in an electrified economy, the ETC sets out the complementary role for clean hydrogen and how a combination of private-sector […] Read more
