Statkraft and Aker Offshore Wind explore project opportunities in Norway Updated On Thu, Jan 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, Aker Offshore Wind and Aker Horizons have signed a cooperation agreement to explore offshore wind project opportunities in Norway. The companies will combine their strong, complementary skills and expertise to work together to explore the possibility to develop, operate and deliver power from commercial-scale offshore wind facilities in Norway. Last year, the Norwegian government announced it will open for applications for licenses for the development of wind power in […] Read more
Power Insights from China For 2020-Surge for Wind, Solar, Consumption Up 3.1% Updated On Thu, Jan 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy On January 19, China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) released data on electricity consumption for the full year (2020). And the numbers are surprising, in more ways than one. The big surprise of 2020 was the newly installed capacity of power sources. At 190.87 million kilowatts, these included 13.23 million kilowatts of hydropower, 71.67 million kilowatts […] Read more
Cabinet Approves MoU Between India and Uzbekistan for Cooperation in Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Jan 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of Solar Energy. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of Solar Energy. The main area of work under […] Read more
Pattern Energy Closes Financing of Largest Wind & Solar Energy Fund in Japan Updated On Wed, Jan 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) has announced that it has closed the financing of a USD 515 million fund, Green Power Renewable No. 1 Investment LP (the fund), the largest fund in Japan focused on wind and solar energy investments. Pattern Energy’s affiliate in Japan, Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI), will manage the fund and is also one […] Read more
GE Finalises Supply Contract for Orsted’s 1.1 GW Ocean Wind Offshore Project Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has finalised supply and service contracts with Ocean Wind, the 1.1 GW Ørsted Project off the coast of New Jersey. GE Renewable Energy has announced that it has finalised supply and service contracts with Ocean Wind, the Ørsted Project off the coast of southern New Jersey. Ocean Wind will feature GE’s Haliade-X […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Secures Another Order for 100 MW with Hanbaram Wind Power in Vietnam Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa and its EPC partner SEPEC-China Energy have secured a 100 MW onshore order with Vietnamese independent power producer Hanbaram Wind Power JSC, a second order following a recent maiden 117 MW order as the local developer expands its renewables portfolio to meet booming national demand. Located in Gia Lai province, the Hung Hai […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Wins Its Largest Onshore Wind Farm Order in Vietnam Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured its largest order to date in Vietnam for a 117 MW wind farm following a series of both onshore and nearshore projects announced in 2020. The latest addition of a 117 MW wind project in onshore reinforces Siemens Gamesa as one of the leading players in Vietnam’s fast-growing wind industry. Located […] Read more
New York Awards Equinor and bp 2490 MW in Offshore Wind Contracts Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Equinor and bp have been selected to provide New York State with offshore wind power in one of the largest renewable energy procurements in the US to date. Equinor, along with incoming strategic partner bp, has been selected to provide New York State with offshore wind power in one of the largest renewable energy procurements […] Read more
Orsted, SGRE Consortium Receives Funding to Investigate Offshore Hydrogen Production Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy ITM Power, Ørsted, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, and Element Energy have been awarded EUR 5 million in funding from The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH2-JU) under the European Commission to demonstrate and investigate a combined wind turbine and electrolyser system designed for operation in marine environments. The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint […] Read more
