496 MW Wind Project in France Reaches FID and Construction State: Ocean Winds Updated On Mon, Apr 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy developer Ocean Winds has announced that a $2.5 billion final investment decision (FID) has been taken regarding an offshore wind energy project in France. Ocean Winds, Sumitomo Corporation, Banque des Territoires and Vendée Energie who form ‘Eoliennes en Mer des îles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier’ (EMYN) have made the announcement about the Îles […] Read more
KSEB Gets Nod for KfW Funding for Green Energy Corridor Projects Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has received the green signal from the German development bank, KfW, for securing a loan for the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) project that it is implementing. The signatories of the pact will be the State government, KSEB and KfW. It may be recalled that the Central government and KfW […] Read more
Europe Slips Up, Again, On Meeting Climate Goals Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Two contrasting reports have dominated the renewable energy landscape of Europe this week: One, the European Union policymakers have agreed to double the renewable use by 2030 through massive RE installations. Two, a WindEurope report finds that Europe has invested lowest in offshore wind since 2009 in 2022, a mere EUR 17 billion in new […] Read more
Suzlon Onboards J P Chalasani as Chief Executive Officer Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy A firm that provides clean energy solutions, Suzlon Energy has onboarded J P Chalasani as its CEO. The appointment follows the resignation of Ashwani Kumar attributable to personal reasons. Chalasani had served as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Suzlon from April 2016 to July 2020, following which, he stepped into the role of Strategic […] Read more
Kapil Maheshwari is Appointed CEO of Welspun New Energy Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Welspun New Energy, a subsidiary of Welspun Enterprises Ltd (WEL) has appointed Kapil Maheshwari as its CEO and Executive Director. Before he joined Welspun, Maheshwari was responsible for leading Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Ecosystem Development at Reliance Industries. He brings to the table two decades of experience in solar, greem hydrogen, storage, electronics. He […] Read more
Jakson Group Poised for Manufacturing Expansion Through Agreement with Jinchen Corp Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian energy group Jakson Group, has signed an agreement with Jinchen Corp, a turnkey supplier of advanced solar module manufacturing equipment and technology in China. The association is a step forward in Jakson Group’s targets to expand its solar PV manufacturing capacities further in India upto 3 GW annually. It will also strengthen its plans […] Read more
Crash in Lithium Prices: A Boon for EV Buyers or Unsustainable Trend? Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Prices of the so-called ‘White Gold’ has been declining for the past few months. Lithium is a common ingredient in almost all electric-car batteries we use today. The drop in commodity prices has made it easier for carmakers to cut prices for electric vehicles. For instance, last month, Tesla lowered the prices of its two […] Read more
Australian Renewable Energy Agency Invites EOI For Grid-Connected Community Batteries Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Last year, Australia’s government made an announcement about the $200 million in grant funding for the Community Batteries for Household Solar Program. The initiative is aimed at delivering community batteries to lower electricity bills and emissions while also aiding storage of excess solar energy, and curbing grid pressure. Now, a new round of grant funding […] Read more
CEEW Study Flags Concentration Of Clean Energy Manufacturing As Global Risk Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Two studies conducted by the researchers at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) have batted for an interrupted and affordable supply of critical clean energy technologies across the globe. The report said this was needed for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for a risk-free energy transition towards renewable energy. The Indian […] Read more
