India Will Need 125,000 sq.km. Land to Achieve Renewable Targets Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new research article shows that the total land footprint needed to meet the renewable energy targets of India is large is 125,000 sq.km. A new research article, “Renewable Energy and Land Use in India: A Vision to Facilitate Sustainable Development”, published in the scientific journal, Sustainability, shows that the total land footprint needed to […] Read more
Direct Energy Works With Sprint for 100% RE in Virginia Operations Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sprint and Direct Energy have announced that all of Sprint’s more than 800 Virginia locations will now be served with 100 percent renewable energy. American telecommunications company, Sprint and Direct Energy Renewable Services has announced that all of Sprint’s more than 800 Virginia locations will now be served with 100 percent renewable energy. This agreement […] Read more
Renewable Investments up 1% YoY in 2019, India Records 14% Less Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Investments in renewable energy capacity worldwide was USD 282.2 billion last year, up 1% from 2018, India saw an investment of USD 9.3 billion, down 14% Investments in renewable energy capacity worldwide was USD 282.2 billion last year, up 1 percent from 2018’s USD 280.2 billion, with the world’s biggest market (China) slipping back, but […] Read more
Ørsted, Equinor to Lead Coalition to Accelerate Global Offshore Wind Capacity Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Action Coalition will represent the offshore wind sector in the global dialogue on climate action, spearheaded by Ørsted and Equinor. An international Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition has been formed to advance the sustainable deployment of ocean-based renewable energy and mitigate the harmful impacts of climate change. Bringing together civil society, intergovernmental institutions and […] Read more
Masdar and Cepsa Form JV to Develop RE Projects in Spain and Portugal Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Masdar and Cepsa have announced an agreement to establish a JV company to develop renewable energy projects in Spain and Portugal. Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and Cepsa, a global energy and chemical company owned by Mubadala and the Carlyle Group, has announced an […] Read more
Enel Starts Operation of 475 MW of Solar Capacity in Brazil Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Enel Group’s Brazilian renewable subsidiary has started operations of the 475 MW section of São Gonçalo solar PV plant in the northeastern state of Piauí The Enel Group’s Brazilian renewable energy subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações Ltda. (EGPB) has started operations of the 475 MW section of São Gonçalo solar PV plant, located in […] 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
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of a 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar-wind hybrid power projects in India under Tranche-III. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of a 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar-wind hybrid power projects in India under Tranche-III. The […] Read more
Solar Plant set up at NIT Agartala to Save Rs 60 Lakh in Energy Bills Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A one MW capacity solar rooftop power plant was recently commissioned at NIT Agartala and will save energy valued at Rs 60 lakh per year A one MW capacity solar rooftop power plant was commissioned at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala and is expected to save energy valued at Rs 60 lakh per […] Read more
