Bengal Chief Minister Joins Building Chorus Against Electricity Act Amendments Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Electricity Act Amendment Bill (2020), slated for a possible introduction in the coming session of parliament, faced a predictable salvo yesterday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banejee termed its provisions ‘anti- federal’ and even ‘inhuman’ to be brought up at a time when the pandemic is raging. In a strongly-worded letter to Prime Minister […] Read more
Clearway Completes Construction on 419 MW Texas Wind Project Updated On Fri, Jun 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Clearway Energy Group has announced that it has completed construction and brought online a 419 MW wind farm in Fisher County, Texas. Clearway Energy Group has announced that it has completed construction and brought online Mesquite Star, a 419 megawatt (MW) wind farm in Fisher County, Texas. The project is contracted under an aggregation of […] Read more
Vestas Wins Turbine Order in Poland and Service Agreements in Australia Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has announced two new orders. The first for 36 MW wind turbines in Poland, and second a service order for Senvion turbines in Australia. Onshore wind major, Vestas has announced that it has won its fourth order from the latest Polish auction round for a total order intake of more than 350 MW. […] Read more
New Massachusetts Regulations Would Cancel Nearly 80 Solar Projects: Analysis Updated On Wed, Jun 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy CCSA recently released a comprehensive analysis revealing how new regulations would have the unintended consequence of canceling nearly 80 solar energy projects in Massachusetts The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) recently released a comprehensive analysis revealing how new clean energy regulations would have the unintended consequence of canceling nearly 80 solar energy projects in […] Read more
MNRE Creates FDI Cell to Process Foreign Investment Proposals Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In order to keep a closed eye on the investment made by neighbouring countries in India, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set up a new cell in the ministry for taking care of the foreign direct investment (FDI) into the sector. The Ministry said in a statement that, the FDI cell […] Read more
ARENA Receives $1 Bn in Grant Requests for Green Hydrogen Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than $3 billion worth of green hydrogen projects are vying for $1 billion in funding to build the first commercial-scale hydrogen projects in Australia More than $3 billion worth of green hydrogen projects are vying for close to $1 billion in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to build the first commercial-scale […] Read more
US’ DFC Okays $350 Mn for Development in India Including over $200 Mn for Solar Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US-Based Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has sanctioned about $350 million of investment for development in India under various projects including more than $200 million for the solar energy projects. DFC is an independent agency of the US Government that provides financing for private development projects. This investment is part of the $1 billion of […] Read more
Water Scarcity Driving Smarter Solutions in Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy India is a country that is developing rapidly and with this growth comes an increasing demand for water. Although India is well endowed with strong natural river systems, water scarcity is becoming a serious issue in the country. With higher demand for electricity, traditional sources of energy have become a liability not just due to […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Confirms Order for 496 MW Offshore Wind Plant Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has received the firm order for 62 of its 8 MW turbines for the 496 MW Bay of Saint Brieuc offshore wind power plant in France. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has received the firm order from Ailes Marine, an affiliate of Iberdrola, for 62 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines for 496 MW […] Read more
