“Green” Credentials of Biomass Energy Challenged by Korean Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar developers in South Korea are filing a potentially game-changing lawsuit against their national government (midday Korea Standard Time, 28 September), citing unconstitutional renewable energy subsidies to wood burning that have worsened air pollution, accelerated climate change, and stunted the growth of the Korean solar energy sector. The case represents the first national-level lawsuit challenging […] Read more
With Right Investments, UK can Lead World to Net-Zero Goals: Report Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie has delivered a comprehensive roadmap for the North Sea’s future to the OGTC, setting out the critical technologies needed to deliver an integrated net zero energy system on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). Closing the Gap – Technology for a Net Zero North Sea produced by Wood Mackenzie for the OGTC, with support from […] Read more
Total and PSA Form JV ‘ACC’ to Manufacture EV Batteries in Europe Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy PSA and Tota have formed a JV ‘ACC’ for the development and manufacture of high-performance batteries for the automotive industry from 2023. Groupe PSA/Opel and Total/Saft have signed an agreement for the creation of the joint venture ACC. With this partnership, the parties are setting up a world-class player in the development and manufacture of high-performance […] Read more
Hecate Energy Sells 514 MW Solar Plant to Tokyo Gas America Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hecate Energy has announced the sale of its 514 MW ac Aktina Solar PV power plant located in Wharton County, Texas, to Tokyo Gas America Hecate Energy (Hecate), one of the largest privately-held independent solar power development companies in the US, has announced the sale of its 514 MW ac Aktina Solar PV power plant […] Read more
Ireland Forms new Govt – Promising Revolution in Renewables Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government, which has promised a “revolution” in renewables. After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government. The new three-party government coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party marks unknown territory for Ireland. The […] Read more
Equinor Investing More in RE Projects Than all Other Oil Majors Combined Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than half (55%) of the investments made by global oil majors in renewable energy projects are expected to be invested by a single company – Equinor. Investments in solar and wind (RE) energy projects by the world’s major oil majors until 2025 are expected to exceed USD 18 billion, a new analysis by Rystad […] Read more
France Aiming for 1/3rd Renewable Energy Mix by 2030 Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy France has recently submitted its final 2030 NECP to the EC, with an aim for 1/3rd renewable energy in its energy mix by 2030. France has recently submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33 percent or 1/3rd renewable energy in its energy […] Read more
I Squared Completes Sale of Largest Solar Platform in Taiwan to Marubeni Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy I Squared Capital has completed the sale of Chenya Energy, the largest solar platform in Taiwan, to Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation. I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund I, has completed the sale of Chenya Energy to Marubeni Corporation. Chenya Energy is a dedicated solar development, construction and operating platform in Taiwan and […] Read more
Sharp Increase in Renewable Investments Post COVID-19: Iberdrola CEO Updated On Tue, Apr 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola CEO Ignacio Galán has announced that the firm will speed up its renewable investments as soon as it is deemed safe to do so. Iberdrola CEO Ignacio Galán, while addressing the firms’ 600,000 shareholders in the recently held fully remote Annual General Meeting, has announced that in view of the current situation with the […] Read more