MNRE Releases Updated ALMM List With 8 New Additions Updated On Fri, Oct 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an updated list of approved manufacturers in its ALMM (Approved list of module manufacturers) list. The List is effective September 29, 2021, with the certifications valid to September 28, 2023, or two years. Unlike the few number of additions in the last list — three […] Read more
Sembcorp Raises S$675 M Sustainability-linked Bond, IFC Gives S$150 M Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sustainable solutions provider Sembcorp Industries has launched a sustainability-linked bond (SLB) in Singapore, raising S$675 million for Pan-Asian energy, marking its latest phase in the transition to a net-zero future. Sembcorp received an investment of S$150 million from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group that is the largest global development institution focused on the […] Read more
Jharkhand Misses Alt Energy Target, Govt Data Shows Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Jharkhand has been a habitual defaulter in meeting the renewable energy purchase obligation (RPO) as mandated by the Centre for achieving the ambitious dream of 175GW power through renewable sources by 2022. RPO is a mechanism by which the obligated entities which includes discoms, open access consumers and captive power producers, are obliged to purchase […] Read more
McDermott Joins AquaVentus Consortium for Green H2 Production Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Texas-based McDermott has joined AquaVentus, a growing consortium of more than 70 companies, organizations and research institutions collaborating toward green hydrogen energy production in the North Sea. AquaVentus unites international industry leaders with a shared vision for advancing hydrogen’s role as a low-carbon, affordable energy solution-combining their unique expertise to make that future a reality. […] Read more
Power Ministry Makes Key Changes in REC mechanism To Boost Demand Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Union Power and new and renewable energy minister, R.K. Singh has approved key changes to the tradable renewable energy certificate (RECs) mechanism. Perhaps the biggest one is a decision to make the REC perpetual, till they are sold. Thus, it will take the pressure off renewable energy generators to sell within a timeline or […] Read more
Chariot to Build 10 GW RE-powered Green H2 Complex in Mauritania Updated On Wed, Sep 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy London-based Chariot has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mauritanian government for green hydrogen, reports afrik21. The company wants to produce and export this less CO2-emitting energy. Mauritania could be home to one of the largest green hydrogen production projects in Africa. This is the aim of the memorandum of understanding signed recently between […] Read more
French Firm TotalEnergies Expects RE Expansion in Future Updated On Tue, Sep 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy French company TotalEnergies said on Monday that it expected a big rise in renewable-based electricity, solar and wind forms of energy, partly due to a general increase in electrification in the industrial and business world. TotalEnergies added it expected that oil in general would plateau before 2030, while natural gas would continue to play a […] Read more
NHPC Board Approves Setting up Subsidiary for RE Business Updated On Tue, Sep 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy State-owned hydro power giant NHPC on Friday said its board has approved the proposal to form a subsidiary for the development of renewable energy, small hydro and green hydrogen projects. “Board of Directors of Company in its meeting held today i.e. Friday, September 24, 2021 inter-alia has considered and approved the proposal regarding the formation […] Read more
Bord na Mona to Build ‘1st Irish Dedicated RE Business Park’ Updated On Tue, Sep 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Irish utility service provider Bord na Mona (BnM) is planing to construct a 200MW-plus hybrid energy park — the “first Irish dedicated renewable-energy business park.” The semi-state company said that the so-called energy park will be developed on more than 7,400 acres of its landbank in counties Meath, Offaly and Westmeath. It is expected to potentially […] Read more