Renewable Jobs Grew to 11.5 Mn in 2019, now Need Policy Support: IRENA Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The latest IRENA report shows that jobs in the renewable energy sector reached 11.5 million globally in 2019, led by solar PV with some 3.8 million jobs. Renewable energy continues to bring socio-economic benefits by creating numerous jobs worldwide, according to the latest figures released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The seventh edition […] Read more
Solaria now Files ITC Complaint Against Canadian Solar Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy On the heels of its lawsuit filed in March against Canadian Solar in a US District Court, Solaria has now filed additional claims against Canadian Solar with the ITC. On the heels of its lawsuit filed in March against Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, Solaria […] Read more
Decarbonising Of Grids To Accelerate Due To Dropping Storage Costs Updated On Wed, Sep 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Participants at one of the four technical sessions of the International Solar Alliance’s First World Solar Technology Summit held in India ventured into a key area- Decarbonising of Grids. An issue at the heart of the key challenge facing renewable energy, particularly, solar power. Grid Stability and adaptability. A key takeaway was that global regulators […] Read more
WiseEnergy Signs 550 MW Asset Management Contract in India With Actis Updated On Fri, Sep 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy WiseEnergy has formed a partnership in India with Actis to provide comprehensive asset management services for its 550 MWp (400 MW AC) solar portfolio. Solar asset management firm WiseEnergy has announced that it has formed a partnership in India with Actis, one of the largest investors in renewable energy growth markets. The firm has signed […] Read more
3rd Deadline Extension for 15 MW Floating Solar Project in Himachal Updated On Tue, Sep 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has once again extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of 15 MW floating solar plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has once again extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has once again extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for 15 MW floating solar plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 15 MW grid-connected […] Read more
Sterlite Power Drops 14.7% Stake in IndiGrid for Rs 840 Crore Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power has sold 14.7 percent stake it held in India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) for Rs 840 crore to institutional and HNI investors. Sterlite Power, a leading global power transmission player, has announced that it has sold 14.7 percent stake it held in India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) for Rs 840 crore (unit price of Rs 98) to […] Read more
Wind and Solar Met 9.8% of Global Electricity Production in H1 2020: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy In H1 2020, wind and solar generation rose 14 percent compared to H1-2019, generating 9.8 percent or nearly one-tenth of global electricity. A new report has put the spotlight on how fast wind and solar energy have expanded over the last few years to become major sources of electricity generation in most countries around the […] Read more
Brookfield Renewable to Issue Green Bonds Worth $318.75 Mn Updated On Wed, Aug 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Brookfield Renewable Partners has agreed to issue USD 318.75 million aggregate principal amount of medium-term notes (green bonds). Brookfield Renewable Partners has announced that it has agreed to issue CDN$ 425 million (USD 318.75 million) aggregate principal amount of medium-term notes (green bonds), Series 14, due August 13, 2050, which will bear interest at a […] Read more