Ørsted’s Taiwanese Offshore Wind Farm Generates First Power Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ørsted has announced that the second phase of Formosa 1, Taiwan’s soon-to-be first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, produced first power. Danish wind energy major and the leading offshore wind energy firm in the world, Ørsted has announced that on September 5, 2019, the company’s second phase of Formosa 1, Taiwan’s soon-to-be first commercial-scale offshore wind […] Read more
India, China to Collaborate in R&D for Manufacturing Improved Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy India and China have agreed on cooperation in the R&D of new and improved technology for the manufacturing of solar cells India and China have agreed on cooperation in the Research and Development (R&D) of new and improved technology for the manufacturing of solar cells from alternate material with improvement in their conversion efficiencies. Both sides have […] Read more
Modi Wants to see India as Solar Power Battery Hub Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amid his thrust on renewable energy, PM Modi recently said that he wonders whether India could become a hub of solar power battery manufacturing Amid his thrust on renewable energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said that he wonders whether India could become a hub of solar power battery manufacturing, which can play a major role in the country’s march towards clean energy. Responding […] Read more
Engie Begins Construction of its Biggest Wind Complex Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Engie has begun the construction work on the Campo Largo 2 Wind Farm Brazil, at 361.2 MW the project will be Engie’s worldwide biggest wind energy complex. French multinational electric utility company, Engie has announced that it has begun the construction work on the Campo Largo 2 Wind Farm, in the State of Bahia, Brazil. […] Read more
Gujarat Working on EV Policy, Expects 1 Lakh EVs by 2022 Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government plans to come out with a policy soon announcing huge incentives for using EVs and aims to have 1 lakh EVs on road by 2022. Powered by the Centre’s cue, Gujarat is expected to charge up its clean-energy push. The state government plans to come out with a policy soon announcing huge […] Read more
Cost of Renewables in China to Match Coal Power by 2026: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy According to new research, the cost of renewables is already cheaper than gas-fired power in China, and will match and better coal power by 2026 As China moves towards a subsidy-free era for wind and solar projects beginning in 2021, the economics of renewable power have come into the spotlight. According to new research China provincial […] Read more
UKCI to Invest £14 mn on 250 MW Wind Projects in South Africa Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy UKCI has announced an approximate £14 million agreement with H1 Holdings to support the development of 250 MW of wind energy projects across South Africa. The UK Climate Investments (UKCI) has announced an approximate £14 million (R253 million) agreement with H1 Holdings to support the development of 250 MW of wind energy projects across South […] Read more
EBRD, OPIC and IFC to Provide $252 mn Loan for 250 MW Wind Farm in Gulf of Suez Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A joint USD 252 million investment by the EBRD, IFC and the OPIC will finance a new 250 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it is stepping up its support for renewable energy in Egypt by providing funds to one of the biggest wind […] Read more
UK Government Doubles Funding for on Street EV Charging Points Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The UK government is doublings its GBP 2.5 million funding for the installation of over 1,000 new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. Owning and charging an electric vehicle (EV) is set to become more convenient than ever in the United Kingdom thanks to an additional GBP 2.5 million for funding the installation of over 1,000 new […] Read more