$151 Bn for Fossil Fuels, Only $89 Bn for RE in COVID-19 Recovery Packages Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report shows that total commitments for fossil fuels reached USD 151 billion from G20 governments, and only USD 89 billion for clean energy. A new report shows that during the global pandemic, total commitments in support of fossil fuels reached at least USD 151 billion from G20 governments. Of which, only 20 percent made financial support […] Read more
Hitachi ABB Power Grids Launches ‘Grid-eMotion’ EV Charging System Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched its new grid-to-plug EV charging system – Grid-eMotion Fleet, that delivers a step-change approach for public transport and commercial operators. Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched its new grid-to-plug EV charging system – Grid-eMotion Fleet, that delivers a step-change approach for public transport and commercial operators. The smart mobility […] Read more
Mukesh Ambani Signals A Clean Energy Shift at RIL AGM Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the Reliance AGM (Annual General Meeting for Shareholders) yesterday Chairman Mukesh Ambani made some key announcements that deserve scrutiny for their implications on India’s fossil fuels future. The 43rd AGM of Reliance Industries Limited, now India’s most valuable group, was notable for announcements in the group’s traditional fuels business, even as all the thunder […] Read more
Pattern Energy Looking to Raise $700 Mn From Senior Notes Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pattern Energy has announced the pricing of its offering of USD 700 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50 percent Senior Notes due 2028. Pattern Energy Operations LP and Pattern Energy Operations Inc have announced the pricing of their offering of USD 700 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50 percent Senior Notes due 2028. The firm […] Read more
COVID-19 Flattens Q1 Wind Additions in Key Markets: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In Q1 2020, the wind sector saw a 19 percent drop in installations against the same period in 2019, mainly due to supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 Support schemes for the wind sector must be extended to prevent a prolonged slowdown in installations, according to a new analysis by Rethink Technology Research. In a quarterly […] Read more
Solar to Push Much of Remaining Coal Fleet in Texas Offline: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy New utility-scale solar will push much of remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by IEEFA New utility-scale solar is poised to push much of the remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, finds a new report by the […] Read more
NHPC Awards LoA for 400 MW ISTS-Connected Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a letter of award (LoA) to a Solar Power Developer (SPD) for ISTS-connected solar projects for balance 400 MW capacity in its 2 GW tender NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company which has diversified its portfolio to include solar power business has announced that it has issued a letter of award (LoA) to a […] Read more
MNRE Extends Timelines for ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced that it has extended the timelines of the RfP for implementing the One Sun One World One Grid initiative. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that it has extended the timelines of the Request for Proposal (RfP) for developing a long term vision, implementation plan road map, and […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for O&M of 3 Solar Projects in SCCL Telangana Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued three tenders, seeking bid from eligible companies for undertaking the O&M work for 3 solar projects worth 79 MW for SCCL in Telangana. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued three tenders, seeking bid from eligible companies for undertaking the operation and maintenance (O&M) work for three solar projects worth a combined […] Read more