IRENA Bats for Energy Transition Policies to maximise Socio-economic Benefits Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy COVID-19 has put a lot of pressure on the energy sector, but renewable energy has been shown to be resilient, providing clean, reliable, easy to mobilise and cost-effective energy solutions. IRENA’s ‘Post-COVID recovery: An agenda for resilience, development and equality’ launched earlier this year shows that a recovery focused on the renewable-based energy transition path […] Read more
Lebanon’s All Woman Solar Team At Rise2030 Breaks Down Barriers Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The phenomenal women-led team is creating employment opportunities in their region, helping save planet Earth and clearly empowering women, all that can be expected for solar to thrive. Among the winners of the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award winners, Lebanon’s RISE2030 is as unlikely as they come. A community-led initiative that aims to empower […] Read more
ADB to Deliver Disaster-Resilient Clean Energy to Consumers in Palau Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 3 million grant to increase access to disaster-resilient clean energy for consumers in Palau. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 3 million grant to increase access to disaster-resilient clean energy for consumers in Palau. The grant comes from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction, […] Read more
Dominion Energy Proposes Largest Slate of New Solar Facilities in Virginia Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Dominion Energy Virginia proposed its largest slate yet of new solar projects as the company moves forward to provide customers with more clean energy. The nine solar facilities would bring nearly 500 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy to customers, enough to power around 125,000 homes at peak output. The proposal comes just months after […] Read more
ADB Grants $132.8 Mn Loan to Modernise Power Distribution Network in Meghalaya Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in Meghalaya. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya. The project will construct 23 substations; renovate […] Read more
Africa To Get Its Fair Share Solar Power Soon- Report Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The 2020 Intersolar Africa Market Report 2020, produced by Intersolar Europe in association with BSW solar (Germany) and Becquerel Institute, points to the huge potential across the African continent, and some new opportunities for solar in Africa. Africa, the continent with a population equal to India and total area of over nine times India, […] Read more
Saitec Offshore and RWE Award Contract for DemoSATH Floating Project to Ferrovial Updated On Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bilbao, 28 October 2020.- Leading global infrastructure operator Ferrovial has been selected for the manufacturing and assembly of the SATH floating platform in the DemoSATH project lead by Saitec Offshore Technologies in collaboration with RWE Renewables. The construction package will last 14 months and covers site preparation, concrete precasting, procurement of steel bulkheads and assembly […] Read more
Renesola Signs Cooperation Agreement for Solar PV Manufacturing Plant Updated On Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renesola Energy Nantong (a joint venture between Zhongnan Industry and ReneSola Yixing), signed a cooperation agreement with Hai’An Economic and Technological Development Zone to set up the new manufacturing. The total investment of the project will be 2 billion yuan, mainly for Solar PV Products and Sales. Renesola Energy Nantong which is a joint venture […] Read more
India’s Global Himalayan Expedition Wins UN Climate Action Award Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global Himalayan Expedition, an Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award. Global Himalayan Expedition, an Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won a prestigious UN award for its efforts to […] Read more
