Could Interest Rates Trip Up India’s Renewables Push? Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Since April started, India’s renewable sector has presented an observer with two contrasting camps. On one side are solar module, and some cell manufacturers, who look forward to good times with the tightening of restrictions on Chinese imports. On the other are the developers, the first few of whom have already started indicating the risk […] Read more
Methane Emissions From Energy Sector Near Record High In 2023, Finds IEA Study Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near a record high in 2023 – but substantial policies and regulations announced in recent months, as well as fresh pledges stemming from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, have the potential to put them into decline soon, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). […] Read more
India’s Subsidies For Fossil Fuels 5 Times Higher Than For Clean Energy: IISD Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The 2022 global energy crisis and India’s growing energy demand have led the country to adopt a hybrid approach, expanding all forms of supply in 2023. This approach has pushed India’s total energy subsidies to a 9-year high of INR 3.2 lakh crore (USD 39.3 billion) for the fiscal year ending 2023 (FY 2023), new […] Read more
Re-strategizing To Meet The Growing Demand For Power Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Few sectors, if any, today pose as many challenges or hold as many opportunities as India’s power sector. It has witnessed developments and disruptions in recent years, and while the long-term goal posts remain largely steady, we might have to move sideways towards them instead of headlong. India’s power demand grew at an unprecedented 9% […] Read more
Latest Solar Auction in Germany Oversubscribed by 3.5 Times Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest solar PV auction for ground-mounted capacity in Germany concluded with three and half times oversubscription with 574 bids totalling 5.5 gigawatts (GW), surpassing the 1.6 GW of capacity up for auction. The German Federal Network Agency, the Bundesnetzagentur, published the results for the tender that sought 1.61GW of solar PV capacity. According to […] Read more
EIB Backing of €400 million For Green Renewable Energy Developer Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Greek renewable energy developer Mytilineos has secured backing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for €400 million (US$437 million) to support its solar and battery storage development plans. Mytilineos has a broader plan for the development of 2.6GW of solar PV and storage assets across the EU through 2027. The total sum of the investment […] Read more
Solar Faces Challenges in Procurement, Supply Chain Strategy: Rystad Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rystad in its report lays importance on the need for development of procurement strategy for leading supply chain strategy, while prioritizing cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The report finds the supply chains system for oil and gas equipment and services to be relatively fragmented and geographically diverse. It found to be spread with suppliers coming from Europe, […] Read more
EU New Electricity Market Design To Speed-Up Renewable Deployment Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report shared by the European Council and the Parliament has revealed that they have reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). “This deal is great news, as it will help us reduce even more the EU’s dependence on Russian gas and boost fossil-free energy to cut greenhouse gas […] Read more
Europe On Track For 56 GW Solar Additions In 2023 Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Continuing a third straight year of over 40% growth, Europe is set to add 56 GW of solar capacity in 2023. The data comes from SolarPower Europe, the trade body representing the European solar industry. The report also cautions that the continent might be pushing the limits of its ability to absorb solar capacity, as […] Read more
