GE Energy & Glosten Build a 12 MW Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Updated On Fri, May 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers working at California-based GE Renewable Energy, one of the world’s leading wind turbine suppliers, recently unveiled details of an ongoing two-year, $4 MM project to develop advanced technology to support a 12 MW floating offshore wind turbine. For this project, which comes under the ARPA-E’s ATLANTIS (Aerodynamic Turbines Lighter and Afloat with Nautical Technologies and […] Read more
FOR Report Targets Clean Energy Cess, Coal, Better Renewable Planning Updated On Fri, May 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Forum of regulators (FOR) is a body set up under section 166(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 to ensure better coordination and analysis among power regulators across the country. The Forum consists of Chairperson of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Chairpersons of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). The Chairperson of CERC is the […] Read more
EDP Group to Invest Over €1 Billion in Green Energy in Galacia, Spain Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Lisbon-headquartered electric utilities company EDP- Energias de Portugal recently announced its plans to invest more than 1 billion euros in Galicia, Spain, over the next 10 years, to develop renewables and support the region’s on-going transition to a new energy and economic model, within the framework of the European Next Generation funds. The Portugal company […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa to Supply Largest Wind Farm in the Philippines as Wind Momentum Builds in the Country Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured a landmark order to supply, install and commission 32 onshore turbines for the largest wind farm in the Philippines to date, marking a resurgence for the wind industry in the country. The 160 MW Balaoi & Caunayan wind project will be developed by Asia’s pioneering renewable energy developers UPC Renewables and […] Read more
IFC Supports Wind Projects to Advance Renewable Energy in Vietnam Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy As Vietnam transitions to cleaner low-carbon power generation to help meet the country’s growing demand for electricity, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is funding the development and construction of two wind power projects in Central Vietnam. IFC is providing a financing package of $57 million to Thuan Binh Wind Power Joint Stock […] Read more
U.K. Govt Gives a £166.5 Million Major Cash Boost to Green Tech Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The UK government recently announced a £166.5 million cash injection for the country’s green technology and development, as part of the Green Industrial Revolution. The funding package will help the UK meet its climate targets, create jobs, and decarbonise its most polluting industries. Energy Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said, “Just 6 months ago, the Prime Minister set […] Read more
Spain’s Policy Plans to bring Successful Energy Transition through RE: IEA Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Spain has laid out ambitious plans to transform its energy system, requiring strong policy support to ensure the needed investments, new IEA policy review says Spain has made considerable progress towards its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, but future gains need to be supported by stable policies, adequate public financing and incentives […] Read more
ISA, MNRE & World Bank Conduct Workshop for ‘OSOWOG’ Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of India, and the World Bank organized a two-day strategic initiation workshop on ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG). All the implementation partners came together and presented their roadmap for OSOWOG in that workshop which has set up the first milestone […] Read more
APTEL Asks KERC to Decide Compensation owed to Fortum by DISCOMs Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) recently gave a judgement in favour of Fortum Solar India Private Limited after the solar power developer petitioned it, seeking compensation from various DISCOMs. The full judgement can be read here. The tribunal not only directed the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) to determine the incremental tariff payable to Fortum, […] Read more
