SINN Power Builds World’s 1st Floating Ocean Hybrid Platform Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to further expand footprints, Germany based SINN Power has invited solar panel manufacturers to demonstrate and test their photovoltaic (PV) modules on a floating platform in Iraklio, Greece. The company’s motive behind the move is to internationalise its ocean hybrid platform as a complete off-grid energy solution to provide renewable energy to […] Read more
The Woodmac Weekly Update on Renewable Energy Worldwide Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In the third of its weekly updates for the global renewables industry, Wood Mackenzie, the global research firm has shared its report for the week ending April 20. Solar and storage expected to see ~20% coronavirus impact compared to base case. Onshore wind impact is more muted in near-term, but cascading supply chain and construction […] Read more
Electricity Act Amendments The Big Bang Reforms Solar Sector Needs Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The amendments proposed in the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 by the power ministry could be the big bang reforms the power sector, and by extension, the renewable energy sector in India, has been waiting for. If these go through without major changes, then some of the biggest roadblocks holding back the proper growth and […] Read more
Western Turbine OEMs Challenged to Gain Market Share in China: WoodMac Updated On Tue, Mar 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Western turbine OEMs are struggling to compete amidst intense turbine pricing competition as China moves towards wind grid parity targets by 2020 Western turbine OEMs are struggling to compete amidst intense turbine pricing competition as China moves towards wind grid parity targets by 2020. It has been reported that in the 6 GW auction for […] Read more
Vestas Announces Orders Worth 233 MW Across 3 Continents Updated On Mon, Mar 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has announced four new orders worth a combined 233 MW in wind turbine deliveries in China, US, Poland, and Vietnam. Global wind turbine major Vestas has announced four new orders worth a combined 233 MW in wind turbine deliveries in China, the US, Poland, and Vietnam. The first order is the group’s fourth intertidal […] Read more
Auctions Designed in Innovative Ways Can Help Achieve Specific Country Goals: Sukhwinder Pal Singh Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the main trends to procure renewables-based electricity at the lowest price -while fulfilling other objectives- is the use of auctions. Auctions designed in innovative ways can help to achieve specific country goals, beyond solely procuring electricity at the lowest price. These goals might include ensuring greater participation of communities or other new and […] Read more
The Role of AI and ML in Solar Energy Updated On Sat, Feb 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Climate change is one of the biggest threats that humanity is currently facing. With these challenges which lie before the government and various energy solution providers, it has become imperative for them to provide a sustainable mode of renewable energy. This has also made renewable energy to be an alternative source of energy compared to […] Read more
Govts’ Energy Safety Nets Essential for Access to Universal Electricity, Clean Cooking: SEforALL Updated On Sat, Feb 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The national governments are uniquely positioned to target and support disadvantaged populations most in need of energy services by providing safety nets for those living in energy poverty, said the new research report from SEforALL. This report titled ‘Energy Safety Nets’ was released jointly by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), […] Read more
Lighting up India’s hinterland Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy India has emerged as the fastest growing energy market in the world. Investments in the sector grew at 12 percent last year with spending on renewable energy (RE) exceeding fossil fuel-based power. The country aims at being a power surplus nation and RE can play a big role in the transition. In April 2018, the […] Read more
