Renewable Energy Projects Accounted for 80% of all Energy Financing in 2018 Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that renewable energy projects took up a vast majority, nearly 80 percent, of the total energy financing in 2018 A new report has revealed that renewable energy projects took up a vast majority, nearly 80 percent, of the total energy financing in India last year, while financing for coal-fired power […] Read more
Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of algae that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The Rutgers University-led discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Signs 453 MW Turbine Deal With Alfanar for 2 Indian Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured its first order in India with Alfanar for the supply of 206 units of wind turbines for two wind farms, totalling 453 MW. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured its first order in India with Alfanar for the supply of 206 units of the SG 2.2-122 wind turbines for two wind […] Read more
China’s Benling Planning New E-Bike Launch in India Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy After successfully selling close to 800 electric two-wheelers in the country, Chinese EV maker Benling India is planning to launch an all-new electric bike to rival India’s Revolt 400. Boosted by the demand for its electric two-wheeler products, China’s Benling has announced its plan to expand its electric portfolio with more EVs soon. Benling India […] Read more
Green Bonds Issuance to Cross Record $ 200 bn Mark in 2019: Moody’s Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global green bonds issuance in 2019 are expected to reach and perhaps even cross the record USD 200 billion mark. According to a new analysis, the global green bonds issuance in the current financial year are expected to reach and perhaps even cross the record USD 200 billion mark. The global green bond market […] Read more
AMP Energy India Begins Construction on UP’s 120MW Open Access Solar Project Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company said the estimated investment on the project is expected to be Rs 5 billion and it will be one of the largest open access solar energy projects in the state. Renewable energy power producer AMP Energy India has commenced the construction of 120 MWp open access solar power project in the state of […] Read more
Akuo Energy Wins 370 MW Solar Capacity in Latest Portugal Auction Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Akuo Energy has been awarded 370 MW project capacity under the latest 1,400 MW solar energy auction call, for the tender organised by Portugal Akuo Energy, one of the leading French renewable energy independent power producer and developer, has been awarded 370 MW project capacity under the latest 1,400 MW solar PV energy auction call […] Read more
India Mulls Subsidies for Battery Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government is in the process of zeroing down a direct subsidy plan for battery manufacturing in the country. The government is working on a direct subsidy plan of about Rs 700 crores which will aim to attract Indian as well as foreign firms to play a part in domestic manufacturing of batteries. Benefits such […] Read more
Focus on Energy Storage: The Technologies Leading the Charge Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Lithium-Ion batteries, at various scales, dominate the energy storage conversation. But as we can see, there are many other technologies fighting for a share of the market. To read the first part of this series, click here. So just what are the options out there for storage at scale? We take a look at the […] Read more