Permitting Problems Still a Major Stumbling Block in NECPs: WindEurope Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy 26 European countries have submitted their NECPs to the EU. And according to WindEurope the main hurdle remains the permitting problems 26 European countries have submitted their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the EU. WindEurope has analysed what those plans entail for wind energy deployment in Europe. The main hurdle remains permitting – many NECPs […] Read more
IFC, EBRD, and EU to Support First Solar Project in Armenia Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC, EBRD and the EU have signed on to support the development of the first utility-scale solar power plant in Armenia, the 55 MW Masrik Solar Project. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union (EU) have signed on to […] Read more
$151 Bn for Fossil Fuels, Only $89 Bn for RE in COVID-19 Recovery Packages Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report shows that total commitments for fossil fuels reached USD 151 billion from G20 governments, and only USD 89 billion for clean energy. A new report shows that during the global pandemic, total commitments in support of fossil fuels reached at least USD 151 billion from G20 governments. Of which, only 20 percent made financial support […] Read more
Mukesh Ambani Signals A Clean Energy Shift at RIL AGM Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the Reliance AGM (Annual General Meeting for Shareholders) yesterday Chairman Mukesh Ambani made some key announcements that deserve scrutiny for their implications on India’s fossil fuels future. The 43rd AGM of Reliance Industries Limited, now India’s most valuable group, was notable for announcements in the group’s traditional fuels business, even as all the thunder […] Read more
OLADE, IRENA put RE at Heart of Economic Recovery in LAC Updated On Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and OLADE will boost ties to put the renewables-driven energy transformation at the heart of LAC economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) will boost ties to put the renewables-driven energy transformation at the heart of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) […] Read more
India Short Circuits Power Sector Imports, As China Shadow Looms Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy With material from China practically stuck at ports, ever since last week, when a border skirmish went out of control leading to fatalities on a hitherto ‘peaceful’ border, Power Minister R.K. Singh formally outlined a series of steps today, to combat the ‘risks’ of imports in the ‘strategic’ power sector. The measures, while stopping short […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Bags 1.4 GW Offshore Wind Project Order for its 14 MW Platform Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has conditionally received an order for 100 units of its new SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines for innogy’s 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has conditionally received an order for 100 units of its new SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines for innogy’s 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind […] Read more
Xcel Energy Proposes $3 Bn in Energy Investments in Minnesota Updated On Thu, Jun 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Minneapolis based Utility Xcel Energy has announced its proposal for one of the largest packages of energy investments in Minnesota Xcel Energy, a utility holding company serving more than 3.3 million electric customers, has announced its proposal for the one of the largest packages of energy investments in Minnesota’s history, as part of its response […] Read more
Germany Approves NECP, Targeting 30% Renewable Energy by 2030 Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Germany Government has finally approved its 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), aiming for 30 percent renewable energy by 2030. The Germany Government, just 20 days ahead of its EU Council Presidency starting in July, has finally approved its 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). The country has also adopted a new […] Read more
