NV Energy Invites Bids for Major Addition to Renewable Energy Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy NV Energy has issued an RfP to add new renewable energy projects to its portfolio, following up PUCN’s approval of new solar and storage addition in Nevada NV Energy has issued a request for proposals (RfP) to add new renewable energy projects to its portfolio. The announcement comes on the heels of the Public Utilities […] Read more
India’s Indifference to Mini-Grids Throttling A big Job opportunity Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Behind the government’s ‘power for all’ push has been an unstated desire to ensure that the central grid is the main conduit of power for all Indian households. This has pushed mini-grids to the backburner many feel, with many consequences for all stakeholders Last year, India celebrated power connectivity to every household in the country, […] Read more
Hyundai and Uber Announce Plans for Electric Air Taxis at CES Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Uber and Hyundai have announced a new partnership to develop electric Uber Air Taxis and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at the CES Uber and Hyundai Motor Company have announced a new partnership to develop electric Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at […] Read more
2020 Could Be Africa’s Arrival As A Solar Market With Size Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy After a long wait, 2020 could well mark a decisive shift in the energy availability graph for countries in Africa, as multiple approaches and tactics finally make a case for a stronger push. For long, Africa has suffered from the world’s lowest electrification rate. Figures from 2017 state that Its power consumption per capita is […] Read more
UK’s Largest Subsidy-Free Solar + Storage Project Successfully Commissioned Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy First of its kind in the United Kingdom (UK), a largest subsidy-free solar-plus-storage system has successfully put into operation. The commissioning of this project is a significant development for UK’s solar industry as it will offer an important opportunity for the next phase of growth for the solar market. The plant is located in Yorkshire County in […] Read more
World’s First Fully Electric Commercial Aircraft Takes off in Canada Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight on November 10, 2019, taking off from Vancouver, Canada. The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight on November 10, 2019, taking off from Vancouver, Canada. “This proves that commercial aviation in all-electric form can work,” said Roei Ganzarski, […] Read more
Co-Located Solar Plus Storage Expected to Dramatically Increase: Study Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy In conjunction with the Nevada Commission’s approval of the solar plus storage proposal, a new study examines the market for solar-plus-storage resources. In a regulatory order issued on December 4, 2019, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved three “solar-plus-storage” purchase power agreements (PPAs), including one that will be the world’s largest battery project with a capacity of 380 MW/1,416 […] Read more
Maximising Role of RE in Spain & Chile Dependent on Flexibility Assets Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Maximising the role of renewable energy in Spain and Chile will hinge on the extent to which ‘flexibility assets’ are deployed and used Maximising the role of renewable energy (RE) i.e. solar and wind power in the electricity systems of Spain and Chile between now and 2050 will hinge on the extent to which ‘flexibility […] Read more
Duke Energy Issues $700 mn Green Bond to Fund Renewable Investments Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Duke Energy Florida has completed two debt issuances, aligned with the company’s focus on generating renewable energy and advancing diversity and inclusion. Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, completed two debt issuances, aligned with the company’s focus on generating renewable energy and advancing diversity and inclusion. The first transaction, totaling USD 700 million, marks […] Read more