Boost in Clean Energy Innovation Needed for Net-Zero Objectives: IEA Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Without a major push in clean energy innovation, countries and companies around the world will be unable to meet their net-zero targets, a new report by IEA has detailed. Without a major push in clean energy innovation, countries and companies around the world will be unable to fulfil their pledges to bring their carbon emissions […] Read more
Infigen Nudges Shareholders to Accept $864 mn Takeover bid From Iberdrola Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The board of Australian wind farm operator Infigen is recommending that shareholders accept an AUD 864 million takeover bid from Spanish utility Iberdrola. The board of Australian wind farm operator Infigen is recommending that shareholders accept an AUD 864 million takeover bid from Spanish utility Iberdrola. The recommendation came after Iberdrola waived conditions for its […] Read more
Ireland Forms new Govt – Promising Revolution in Renewables Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government, which has promised a “revolution” in renewables. After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government. The new three-party government coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party marks unknown territory for Ireland. The […] 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
Cheap Renewable Energy an Asset for COVID-19 Recovery Packages: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, a new report shows that falling renewable energy costs provide an opportunity for clean energy in recovery packages As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, a new report shows that renewable energy is more cost-effective than ever – providing an opportunity to prioritise clean energy in economic recovery […] Read more
Dramatic Fall in Cost of Funding Behind Record Breaking Solar Tariffs: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jun 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The cost of solar continued to decline during the pandemic, driven by dramatic falls in the capital cost of solar (solar module costs) and in the cost of funding. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) in a new report has detailed that despite the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, during the […] Read more
India, Denmark Ink MOU to Develop Long-Term Cooperation in Power Sector Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy India and Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Indo-Denmark Energy Cooperation to develop a strong, deep and long-term co-operation between the two countries in the power sector. The MoU was inked between the two countries on June 5, 2020, on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit. From the Indian side, MoU […] Read more
Equinor Investing More in RE Projects Than all Other Oil Majors Combined Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than half (55%) of the investments made by global oil majors in renewable energy projects are expected to be invested by a single company – Equinor. Investments in solar and wind (RE) energy projects by the world’s major oil majors until 2025 are expected to exceed USD 18 billion, a new analysis by Rystad […] Read more
Delayed Solar Development in Japan amid Covid-19 Likely to Facilitate Coal Usage Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst coronavirus crisis, electricity demand in Japan like other countries has dropped significantly and thus resulted in a decline in power prices. This drop in demand and rise in solar power generation eventually driving down the wholesale electricity prices, as revealed by the data & analytics company. According to GlobalData, the ongoing economic contraction, delays […] Read more
