innogy to Kick Off Australia’s Largest Solar Power Plant Construction Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Limondale project is located near Balranald, New South Wales and the company commences the preparation works and pre-pilling tests. Following the acquisition completion in mid-September, German energy firm innogy SE has decided to construct Australia’s largest solar project – Limondale with an installed capacity of 349 MWp. Limondale project is located near Balranald, New South […] Read more
India, UN to Ink 5-Yr Sustainable Development Framework Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy This Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) 2018-2022 outlines the work of UN agencies in India, to support the achievement of key development outcomes that have been identified in consultation with the government and are aligned to the national priorities. The Government of India (GoI) and the United Nations will sign a five-year Sustainable […] Read more
Tata Power, HPCL Ink Pact for Setting-up Commercial-Scale EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, both the companies have agreed to collaborate in planning, development and operation of charging infrastructure for EVs (e-cars, e-rickshaws, e-bikes, e-buses, etc.), at suitable locations across India. Country’s one of the leading integrated power company Tata Power and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), a Navratna oil & gas PSU, has signed the […] Read more
Solar-Powered Cochin Intl Airport Wins UN’s Highest Environmental Honour Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Cochin International Airport will take home the award for Entrepreneurial Vision, for its leadership in the use of sustainable energy,” says UNEP. World’s first solar-powered Cochin International Airport has been conferred with the United Nation’s highest environmental honour for 2018 ‘Champion of the Earth’ award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) […] Read more
Statkraft to Invest $1.2 Bn in Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy In order to achieve the target, Statkraft has an ambition to reach 6000 MW onshore wind and 2000 MW solar until 2025. Renewable Energy generator, Statkraft in a bid to strengthen its position in the renewable energy industry has planned to invest USD 1.2 billion in the renewable energy segment during the period 2019-2025. In […] Read more
Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron Receive UN’s Champions of the Earth Award Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Both the leaders have been jointly recognized in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron has been awarded with the United Nation’s highest environmental honour for 2018 […] Read more
EIB Allies ISA to Assist Solar Advances in India Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Significantly, ISA plans to raise $1 trillion by 2030 from public and private investors to invest in such solar projects. India has got another push in its bid to attain target of installed 100 GW of solar power by the year 2022 with European Investment Bank (EIB) planning to partner with the International Solar Alliance […] Read more
Safeguarding & Uplifting Indian Sun – Industry Perspective Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy As Indian Government has laid the ground work for safeguarding the ‘domestic solar photovoltaic module manufacturing industry’ – which seems to be in the back burner for some time. Despite of certain concerns such as safeguarding the interests of manufacturers in SEZs, everybody is waiting, by holding their breath, for the upcoming decision of the […] Read more
Taiwan Talks ‘India SGD’ with WTO Updated On Mon, Sep 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The global trade body has affirmed that the subject matter put up by Taiwan does not fall under its dispute settlement system. After India has imposed a safeguard duty on solar imports from China and Malaysia, Taiwan is second in row after Malaysia to seek consultations under World Trade Organization’s Safeguard Agreement. However, the global […] Read more