BCD Decision Sparks Predictable Reactions, Costs To Go Up By 50 p/unit Updated On Fri, Mar 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Three days after the formal confirmation of government plans to impose an enhanced Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of 25 per cent and 40 per cent on imported solar cells and modules, respectively, the reactions have started coming in thick and fast. Dedicated developers, both those on record and off the record, have expressed their views […] Read more
Renewables not Coal & Gas Should be Focus of Vietnam’s Latest PDP: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vietnam’s draft PDP8 has failed to acknowledge the need of developing a more flexible system that can accommodate a changing technology mix Vietnam’s recently published draft power development plan for 2021-2030 (PDP8) has failed to acknowledge the importance of developing a more flexible system that can accommodate a changing technology mix, according to a new report from […] Read more
Only 18% of Announced Recovery Spending can be Considered ‘Green’: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy An analysis of spending by leading economies has found that only 18 percent of announced recovery spending can be considered ‘green.’ One year from the onset of the pandemic, recovery spending has fallen short of nations’ commitments to build back more sustainably. An analysis of spending by leading economies, led by Oxford’s Economic Recovery Project […] Read more
WoodMac On The Commercial Charging Market For Heavy Vehicles To 2050 Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy WoodMac says that commercial electric vehicle charging equipment market worth over $870 billion by 2050 Global research agency Wood Mackenzie believes commercial vehicle electrification is on the cusp of exponential growth, largely driven by climate policy and decarbonisation goals. The agency says that government funding and zero-emission vehicle regulations are strong drivers for commercial electric […] Read more
Mainspring Launches new Power Generation Technology; Announces $150 Mn Agreement with NextEra Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mainspring Energy has launched the Mainspring Linear Generator, the first product in a new category of power generation technology for commercial and industrial buildings, utilities, and microgrids. The growing mandate for a reliable, affordable, and low-carbon electric grid is driving demand for new power generation technologies that can enable greatly increased use of renewable energy […] Read more
Global Offshore Wind O&M Market to grow to $12 Bn by 2029: WoodMac Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report shows that the global offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M) market is expected to grow to reach USD 12 billion by 2029. Wood Mackenzie’s latest report shows that the global offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M) market is expected to grow 16 percent annually to reach USD 12 billion (EUR 10 billion) […] Read more
Parliamentary Panel Blames MNRE of Poor Financial Planning in Vital Sector Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The parliamentary panel has stated that the low utilisation of even decreased allocated amounts is symptomatic of poor financial planning by MNRE The Standing Committee on Energy recently presented its ‘Demand for Grants 2021-22’ report for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the parliament. Based on its findings and observations, the parliamentary […] Read more
Danish Firm Halder Topsoe Fires First Salvo In Green Hydrogen Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Catalyst Manufacturer has claimed that its upcoming facility to build electrolysers will cut the cost of Green Hydrogen by 20 percent Green Hydrogen has started attracting some serious attention across the world now, with experts putting down a price of anything between $1.5 to $2 as the inflection point that will make it a […] Read more
Total Wins 50 MW Solar Projects in Latest French Tender Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Fuel, natural gas, and electricity provider, Total Group has been awarded 50 megawatts (MW) of solar projects in the ninth round of the CRE 4 (French Energy Regulatory Commission) tender, through its renewable energy subsidiary in France, Total Quadran. “Total thus confirms its position as number 1 in solar development in France with close to […] Read more
