Germany’s BayWa r.e. Builds Central Europe’s Largest Floating Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy ECOwind, a subsidiary of German developer, BayWa r.e., together with Austrian energy supplier EVN, has built central Europe’s largest floating PV array in Austria. The 24.5 MWp capacity plant in Grafenwörth in the state of Lower Austria covers an area of 14 hectares on two artificial lakes of a former sand and gravel pit. It […] Read more
EU Saved €12 Billion Due to Wind & Solar Expansion Due to Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ember Report Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The conflict between Russia and Ukraine that continues for a year now has proved to be a ‘blessing in disguise’ for the European Union with regards to renewables. An analysis by Ember – an energy think tank – has revealed that the European Union has saved more than EUR 12 million through a switch from […] Read more
Danish Royal Envoy to Visit Tamil Nadu for Discussion on Green Energy Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy An envoy consisting the Danish royal family along with Danish firms will be visiting Tamil Nadu for discussions on green energy. The royal representatives will include the Crown Prince of Denmark Fredrik Andre Henrik Christian and Crown Princess Mar Elizabeth. Tamil Nadu has been a primary site for investments by Denmark-based firms. A string of […] Read more
NTPC Green Energy to Raise Up to Rs 9,000 cr Term Loan Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), an NTPC subsidiary, has invited bids for a term loan of up to Rs 9,000 crore in Indian Rupee denomination. As per the bid document, NGEL intends to raise fresh debt and the funds collected will be used to repay outstanding liability of Rs 8,200 crore towards NTPC by March […] Read more
China’s Utility Solar Challenge Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Earlier this month, SaurEnergy tracked how China’s Rooftop Solar capacity saw an incredible 55 GW additions in 2022. This was out of a total 87 odd GW of solar capacity added in 2022. While that article delved into just how Chinese authorities managed to ensure such high success with rooftop solar, and some possible reasons […] Read more
UK’s Biggest Solar Corporate PPA Signed Between Vodafone, Centrica & MYTILINEOS Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Telecommunications firm Vodafone and Centrica, international energy services and solutions company, have entered into a second corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). They have joined hands with MYTILINEOS S.A, a leading global industrial and energy company to facilitate the output from five solar farms that are in the works in England. These will cumulatively generate 216 […] Read more
Zambezi River Authority Considers Building Floating Solar Plant at Kariba Dam, Zimbabwe Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Zambezi River Authority, which operates Kariba Dam in Zimbabwe, is looking to employ floating solar panels to generate power after plummeting water levels deepened power outages in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Munyaradzi Munodawafa, CEO of the Zambezi River Authority, said that it would add photovoltaic capacity to the surface of the Kariba Dam on Zambezi river, […] Read more
Panchkula Village, Govt Buildings to Get Solar Power Plants Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Panchkula in Haryana is moving towards fulfilling its plan of the making city completely solar powered in coming years. The administration has plans to set up a 2 MW solar power plant on seven acres of land at Naggal village in Barwala. The plant will generate 8,000 units of electricity every day, which will be given […] Read more
The 5 Questions 2023 Could Answer for Renewable Energy in India Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy India has over 174 GW of installed renewable capacity, including large hydropower at the conclusion of December 31, 2022. Solar power constituted the largest share of about 64 GW of the total. Wind power (41.9 GW), large hydro (46.85 GW), biomass/co-generation (10.2 GW), small hydro power (4.93 GW), and waste to energy with 0.52 GW […] Read more
