KfW & FMO backed 50.4 MW Wind Project in Argentina Achieves Financial Closing Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The USD138 million project is being financed by KfW IPEX-Bank and the Dutch development bank (FMO). Total Eren, a leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) based in Paris, has announced the successful closing of the financing of its 50.4 MW “Malaspina” wind project in southern Argentina. The USD138 million project is being financed by […] Read more
MNRE’s Rs 175.87 Cr RE Research and Technology Development Programme Renewed Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The President of India has given his approval for the continuation of the Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RETD) program of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for implementation during 2017-18 and 2019-20 at the cost of Rs 175.87 crore. The scheme aims at scaling up R&D effort for “Renewable Energy Research […] Read more
Wind Now Provides 14% of Europe’s Electricity Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Wind energy provided 14% of the EU’s electricity last year, up from 12% in 2017, according to statistics released by WindEurope. Wind power capacity rose in Europe by 11.3 GW in 2018. Continued growth in capacity and the use of more powerful turbines are helping to drive up wind’s share in the electricity mix. Denmark […] Read more
India & Germany To Provide Financial Support to Climate Conservation Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Both India and Germany are in the process of outlining a Comprehensive Climate Change Act, laying down targets of emission reduction for all relevant sectors of the Indian economy. India and Germany have agreed to collaborate on a fund that will provide financial support to climate conservation projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting renewable energies and sustainable forest management in […] Read more
Africa and Middle East Installed 962 MW New Wind Capacity in 2018 Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report forecasts that a further 6.5 GW capacity will be added by 2023. According to the latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), countries in Africa and the Middle East region installed 962 MW of new onshore wind power capacity in 2018, an increase of more than 300 MW compared to […] Read more
Indian Wind Power Sector to Benefit From US-China Tariff Scuffle : Wood Mackenzie Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. India’s wind energy sector could benefit in the form of new investments as the ongoing tariff scuffle between US and China continues to escalate. The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood […] Read more
Nike Signs First Wind Power PPA in Europe Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global sporting brand now benefits from the supply of over 200 megawatts (MW) of renewable wind power. Nike, the global sporting brand, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Spain’s Iberdrola to source 40 MW of wind power from the Cavar wind complex in Navarra, northern Spain to power its facilities in Europe. […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Suggestions on BIS Standards for Solar Pump Systems Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have been provided until February 11, 2019, to send in their comments and suggestions separately for the 3 documents. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been requested by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for convening a meeting for formulating/amending standards for Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems. While an assigned sub-committee […] Read more
Renewable Energy Industry Reactions on Interim Budget 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The industry was expecting a policy direction from the government to promote manufacturing, especially in the renewable energy sector in the background of the jobs crisis, which India faces. Surprisingly, this was completely missing from the budget, says Amit Gupta, Vikram Solar. India’s renewable energy industry was expecting lot of things from the present Modi […] Read more
