Renewables to Deliver Europe’s 2030 Climate Energy Goals Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy If member states deliver their individual National Energy and Climate Plans, renewables will account for around 53 percent of Europe’s power supply in 2030 If European member states deliver their individual National Energy and Climate Plans, renewables will account for around 53 percent of Europe’s power supply in 2030, and the continent is on track […] Read more
Africa at the Centre of Global Energy Transition Until 2040: IEA Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Africa is set to play a key role in shaping the global energy transition as it undergoes the largest process of urbanisation the world has ever seen. Africa is set to become increasingly influential in shaping global energy trends over the next two decades as it undergoes the largest process of urbanisation the world has […] Read more
Is An ‘Andhra Discount’ Coming For Indian Renewables? Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the Imbroglio over Andhra Pradesh’s effort to renege on its signed PPA’s continues to simmer, the state government is implementing the classic payments squeeze to force firms to come to the negotiating table. Successful or not, this has already damaged India’s credibility with potential and existing investors This week has all about India’s refusal […] Read more
Govt to Devise Long Term Policy for Continuous Demand for Local Products: Samir Mehta Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy We believe that to ensure local manufacturing happens in India, government has to devise a long-term policy for continuous demand for local cells/modules for at least 10 years which will ensure that project returns are easily guaranteed for investor and also ensure that no matter what situation arises these policies are not tempered or affected […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Wells Fargo Enters its Largest Solar Energy Deal Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Wells Fargo has announced a 10-year structured renewable energy agreement for procuring nearly 62,000 MWh of solar energy annually to power its Texas operations. Wells Fargo has announced a 10-year structured renewable energy agreement with Reliant, an NRG Energy company, for procuring nearly 62,000 Megawatt-Hours of solar energy annually to power a bulk of its […] Read more
Fortum, Rusnano to Build Wind Projects Worth 200 MW in Orenburg Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Fortum-Rusnano wind investment fund has signed a non-binding cooperation agreement for the construction of wind farms worth 200 MW in Orenburg. The Fortum-Rusnano wind investment fund, a joint venture established by Fortum and Rusnano on a parity basis, and the Government of Orenburg Region in Russia have signed a non-binding cooperation agreement that envisages […] Read more
EESL, NIIF Partner for Smart Meters Deployment Across India Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL and NIIF have announced a new JV, IntelliSmart Infrastructure to implement, finance and operate the smart meters roll-out program of Discoms in India. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) have announced a new Joint Venture, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, to implement, finance and operate the smart meters roll-out […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
