Significant Investment Needed to Transform Africa’s Energy System Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and UNDP’s Africa Centre for Sustainable Development have outlined why significant investment is needed to transform Africa’s energy system. Falling technology costs have made renewable energy a cost-effective way to generate power in countries all over the world, which would drive further development and improved economy. Despite the tremendous efforts that have been deployed […] Read more
PFC Disburses Rs 11K Crore, Claims to be Unaffected by Lockdown Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy PFC has disbursed Rs 11,000 crore to finance power sector projects during the first week of lockdown till March 31 and has claimed to be unaffected by it. State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has disbursed Rs 11,000 crore to finance power sector projects during the first week of lockdown till March 31. The company claimed that the […] Read more
Electricity Storage Valuation Framework Updated On Wed, Apr 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity storage could be a crucial factor in the world’s transition to sustainable energy systems based on renewable sources. Yet electricity markets frequently fail to account properly for the system value of storage. This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) proposes a five-phase method to assess the value of storage and create viable […] Read more
Renewable Energy Auctions-Status and Trends Beyond Price Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy This recent report from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) looks at the global shift to auctions, when it comes to renewable energy. From lower price discovery to better tracking of project timelines, auctions have been designed to achieve multiple objectives. 111 GW was auctioned off in the period 2017-18. The report details the many benefits, […] Read more
Britain to Include Onshore Wind, Solar and Storage in Next Round of CfD Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The government of Great Britain has released the details of the next round of the CfD scheme to include onshore wind and solar, and energy storage. The government of Great Britain has released the details of the next round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which opens in 2021. This latest round will be […] Read more
Rio Tinto to Invest $1 Billion to Meet new Climate Change Targets Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets and a company […] Read more
IFC to Assess Potential of Private Investments in Energy Storage Solutions in Burkina Faso Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC will assess how private investment in energy storage can contribute to higher solar power production while enhancing grid stability in Burkina Faso The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Energy to assess how private investment in […] Read more
Over Rs 1.32 Lakh Crore Invested in India’s Renewable Sector Since 2017-18 Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy sector has seen a total investment of Rs 1.32 lakh crore between FY2017-18 and the current fiscal year India’s renewable energy sector has seen a total investment of Rs 1.32 lakh crore (Rs 132625.89 crore) between the financial year 2017-18 and the current fiscal (until December 31, 2019), Union Minister of Power […] Read more
EBRD Agrees €50 Mn Financial Guarantee for Renewables in EU Neighbourhood Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy EBRD and the EU have agreed on EUR 50 million in financial guarantees aimed at scaling up investment in renewables in the EU Southern Neighbourhood The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a new EUR 50 million programme of financial guarantees aimed at scaling up investment […] Read more
