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
Wärtsilä Inks O&M Pact for 132 MW Bahamian Power Plant Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Wärtsilä entered into a 2-year operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement with the Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd (BPL), an electricity supplier company in the Bahamas. The agreement was signed for a 132 MW power plant in The Commonwealth of Bahamas, which was supplied and built by Wärtsilä itself. Recently in the month of December […] Read more
Clean Energy Flunks The Easy Financing Test Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy For a Sector that requires one of the largest sustained funding requirements in decades, financing for clean energy investments in India has had a rocky ride. The three year lock-in for developers is the most recent obstacle. Bankability. That’s a word that is highlighted proudly across the solar chain, and whose value can never be […] Read more
IEA Launches its First in-Depth Review of India’s Energy Policies Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) in partnership with NITI Aayog has recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has, in partnership with NITI Aayog, recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The report highlights the achievements of India’s energy policies and provides recommendations to […] Read more
Acciona Increases Operating Renewable Capacity in Chile by 84% Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Acciona has put two new renewable energy projects into service in Chile, and in doing so it has increased its operating capacity in the country by 84% Spanish conglomerate group Acciona, which is dedicated to the development and management of infrastructure and renewable energy has announced that it as put two new renewable energy projects […] Read more
Vestas Bags 185 MW Wind Turbine Order in Chile Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has received a 185 MW wind turbine order from Mainstream Renewable Power for the Cerro Tigre wind farm in Chile. Vestas has announced that global wind and solar development company, Mainstream Renewable Power has placed a 185 MW wind turbine order for the Cerro Tigre wind farm, to be located in the Antofagasta region, […] Read more
EV Sales set to Increase to 34 Million by 2025, Over 121 Million in 2030 Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new analysis has predicted that EV sales are set to increase to 34 million in 2025, 121.2 million in 2030, and 636.7 million by 2040 With greater vehicle electrification and the rise of disruptive technologies such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and peer-to-peer blockchain trading, utilities are expected to employ smart charging and demand response programs to cope with the growing demand for […] Read more
US DOE Grants $43 mn for Carbon Capture and Storage Tech Development Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy US DOE has announced $43 million in funding to develop carbon capture and storage technologies that enable power generators to be responsive to grid conditions in a highly variable renewable energy penetration environment. The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $43 million in funding to develop carbon capture […] Read more
