Need to Grab Rooftop Solar Opportunity with Right Policy Structure: Sushil Bansal Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar segment is still far behind achieving its target. The main reason behind this I believe is resistance from Discoms and inconsistent solar rooftop policies in every state. There is high potential in erstwhile slow-moving solar rooftop segment. Already there is awareness among rooftop consumers. The cost advantage is also present. There is […] Read more
RWE Acquires 1.5 GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Poland Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy RWE Renewables has acquired a pipeline of up to 4 offshore wind projects in Poland with a total generation capacity of more than 1.5 GW RWE Renewables has announced that the firm has acquired a pipeline of up to 4 offshore wind projects in Poland as part of its ambitions to enter the Polish offshore […] Read more
27 Countries Pledge $9.776 bn to Replenish the Green Climate Fund Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy 27 countries have pledged to replenish the Green Climate Fund (GCF) by USD 9.776 billion for the next four years, with more contributions expected The shared urgency of addressing climate change took a big step forward with 27 countries pledging to replenish the Green Climate Fund (GCF) by USD 9.776 billion for the next four […] Read more
Total Wins 32 MW Rooftop Solar and Wind Projects in Latest French Auctions Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Total Quadran has won 32 MW of rooftop solar and wind projects during the recent call for tenders by the French Energy Regulatory Commission. Total continues to actively contribute to the growth of solar and wind power in France, with its affiliate Total Quadran winning 32 MW of new rooftop solar and wind power projects […] Read more
To Meet Paris Climate Target 8x Higher Solar, Wind Needed: DNV GL Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Governments, businesses and society as a whole need to change the prevailing mindset from ‘business-as-usual’ to ‘business-as-unusual’ to fast-track the energy transition, says Ditlev Engel. In order to meet the targets of the Paris climate pact, there’s a need for taking extraordinary policy actions to promote renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), energy efficiency, new decarbonization […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Plus Storage, now a Viable Solution for India Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The declining cost of storage, along with that of rooftop solar installations, is likely to change the future dynamics of the Indian power sector. The declining cost of storage solutions, along with that of rooftop solar solutions, is likely to change the future dynamics of the Indian power sector. Several countries such as Australia, the […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global Overview Globally, over 100 GW of PV capacity was installed in 2018, with China continuing to take the lead, as it added 45 GW of capacities during the year. Other countries to install large solar capacities included Europe, the U.S. and India. China is also the world’s largest producer of solar cell/module, followed by […] Read more
New York Finalises Contracts for 1700 MW Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy NYSERDA has finalised contracts with Equinor and Sunrise Wind (Ørtsed and Eversource) to deliver 1700 MW of offshore wind energy to New York. Governor of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has finalised contracts with Equinor Wind US for its 816 MW – […] Read more
