GE Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio Updated On Thu, Jan 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The proposed moves will enable GE Renewable Energy to drive more local and integrated solutions, simplify its structure, and improve performance. GE has announced that it intends to intensify its focus on the growing renewable energy market by consolidating all of the company’s renewable and grid assets into a single, simplified Renewable Energy business. GE […] Read more
China Added 44.3 GW of Solar and 20.59 GW of Wind Capacity in 2018 Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Total capacity, including hydro and biomass as well as solar energy and wind power, rose to 728 GW by end-2018, the NEA said during a briefing. According to official numbers, China’s renewable energy capacity increased by 12 percent in 2018 year-on-year compared to 2017. The leading country in the world for both solar and wind […] Read more
Vibrant Gujarat: MoUs worth over Rs 1 Lakh Cr Inked in Renewables Updated On Tue, Jan 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Post completion, this is expected to create over 10,000 jobs by 2020 and 2021, said officials. In an effort to provide further boost to the renewable space, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) proposing investment of more than Rs 1 lakh crore were inked on the final day of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit (VGS). Post completion, […] Read more
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Eyes Minority Stake in Hero Future Energies Updated On Tue, Jan 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Asian energy producers including Petronas of Malaysia, Masdar and Singapore’s Sembcorp are in separate discussions to acquire a minority stake in Hero Future Energies Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Clean Energy has thrown its hat into the ring for a minority stake in Hero Future Energies. It has entered into exclusive talks to acquire a 30-35% stake […] Read more
Clean Energy Investments in 2018 Exceed $300 Bn with Decline in Solar Commitments: BNEF Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even with PV additions crossing the 100 GW mark for the first time, Solar commitments declined 24 percent ($ value) in 2018. According to figures issued by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF), Global clean energy investment totaled $332.1 billion in 2018, marking the fifth consecutive year that investments crossed the $300 billion mark. However, investments in […] Read more
Renewable Sources Contribute Over 40% to Germany’s Public Net Electricity Generation in 2018 Updated On Tue, Jan 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Based on the production figures, solar energy showed the largest growth at 16 percent, ahead of wind energy with 5.4 percent growth. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have just released their annual assessment on the net electricity generation for Germany’s public power supply in 2018. Based on the production figures, […] Read more
Ørsted Commissions 20 MW Battery in UK Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The 20 megawatt (MW) battery, located in Liverpool, consists of three battery containers, as well as the associated power conversion system. Ørsted, Denmark’s biggest energy company has commissioned its first large-scale battery energy storage project of 20MW capacity. This project supports the 90MW wind farm’s production scheduling as well as providing some grid services. The […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ramnath Vaidyanath, CEO, WiSH Energy Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, please tell our readers more about WiSH Energy and its contribution towards clean energy in India. WiSH (Wind-Solar Hybrid) Energy was created for the sole objective of bridging the energy gap and making renewable energy accessible and affordable for all. Through constant innovation, research and human interaction, we are paving the […] Read more
Shell and EDF Renewables Form JV to Develop Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The lease area holds the potential to produce approximately 2,500 MW of wind energy – enough to power close to one million homes. Forming an equal partnership joint venture, EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies have joined hands to co-develop wind energy area in New Jersey. The lease area holds the potential to […] Read more
