UN Fund GCF Removes Veto Power Over Climate Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy UN’s Green Climate Fund changed its rules at the latest meeting where it announced US$267 million towards United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supported countries. The United Nations’ Green Climate Fund has changed its rules so no single country can block finance, as recently it happened when the US intervened in a Chinese bid. The decision […] Read more
CERC Approves NTPC License for Inter State Trading of Electricity Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy CERC based on materials on record and its finding has directed that NTPC be issued a Category ‘I’ license for inter-State trading in electricity in India. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in May had approved the application filed by NTPC Ltd. to grant the PSU with an electricity trading license in the country. The […] Read more
EDPR Secures PPA for 126 MW Wind Farm in Brazil Updated On Wed, Jul 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDPR has secured a 20-year PPA, to sell the energy to be produced by Monte Verde VI and Boqueirão I-II wind farms in Brazil. EDP Renováveis (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, through its subsidiary EDP Renováveis Brasil, S.A., has secured a 20-year […] Read more
Union Budget 2019: A Mixed Bag for the Solar Industry Updated On Sat, Jul 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As expected from Modi Government 2.0, India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had few eggs in her basket for the renewables sector. Here’s how the key stakeholders of the solar industry, including policymakers, think tanks, leading private players have reacted to the government’s Budget for FY19-20: After the budget, Power Minister R. K. […] Read more
Budget 2019 Live: Big Boost for finance, solar manufacturing and EV’s in Budget Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy As Finance Minister N Sitharaman presents her first budget 2019 in parliament today, track the news live for anything relevant to solar, renewables and electric mobility. Sumant Sinha, CMD, Renew Power, has already drawn up a wishlist. As India awaits the #UnionBudget2019 tomorrow, our CMD @sumant_sinha shares 7 areas where the #budget can make a […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Wins Repowering Order for 430 MW Rolling Hills Wind Farm Updated On Wed, Jul 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has been selected for the largest repowering order to date in North America, for the Rolling Hills wind power project. Siemens Gamesa has been selected by MidAmerican Energy Company for the Rolling Hills wind power project for a total of 429.3 MW, the largest repowering order to date in North America. The company […] Read more
Andhra Govt Sets up Panel to Review Wind & Solar PPAs From TDP Regime Updated On Tue, Jul 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh has established a panel to review and renegotiate the PPAs signed by discoms for wind and solar power during the TDP regime. In a new order, the state government of Andhra Pradesh has established a High-Level Negotiation Committee (HLNC) panel to review and renegotiate the power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed by the state […] Read more
ReNew Power Raises $300 Million Through Rights Issue Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Gurugarm based ReNew Power announces that it has successfully raised $300 Million through a rights issue Clean energy firm ReNew Power has announced to have raised $300 million (approx. Rs 2,050 crore) through a rights issue. Goldman Sachs, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have subscribed to the issue, […] Read more
World’s Largest Individual Solar Project Now Operational in Abu Dhabi Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy EWEC has started operation of the 1.18 GW Noor Abu Dhabi solar project, the largest individual solar power project in the world. The world’s largest single solar plant, Noor Abu Dhabi, with a production capacity of nearly 1,177 MW commences commercial operation – a major milestone for the future of #sustainablenergy pic.twitter.com/HHVMyaMXYY — المكتب الإعلامي لحكومة أبوظبي […] Read more