IFC to Support Azerbaijan’s Shift from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy Updated On Sat, Apr 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a bid to develop the offshore wind energy sector as part of Azerbaijan’s efforts to shift to renewable energy sources, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy today signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim is to support the country in reducing reliance on fossil fuels for electricity […] Read more
Eastern and Southern Africa’s Vast Renewables Potential Offers Route to Sustainable Growth: IRENA Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Eastern and Southern Africa are vast, geographically diverse regions with rapidly growing populations and rising demands for energy. According to master plans for the two regional power pools, electricity demand is set to grow at between 3.4 and 5 percent per year to 2040. Meeting that demand is key to bolstering long-term growth in the […] Read more
Ørsted Acquires Ireland and UK Onshore Wind Power Platform from Brookfield Renewable Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Today, Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Brookfield Renewable, a global owner and operator of renewable power assets, to acquire a 100 % equity interest in its existing Ireland and UK onshore wind business, Brookfield Renewable Ireland (BRI). The agreement is based on an enterprise valuation of BRI of EUR 571 million as of 31 […] Read more
Facebook Ties up With CleanMax for 1st Renewable Energy Project in India Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Facebook has partnered with Mumbai-based clean energy firm CleanMax for a 32 MW wind power project to be built in southern Karnataka. Around 50% of the project’s energy generation capacity has already been commissioned and is producing electricity. While CleanMax will handle the ownership and operation of the project, Facebook will purchase electricity off the […] Read more
Solar Crosses 40 GW Mark in India, Renewable Capacity at 94.43 GW Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE in its monthly summary to the cabinet for March 2021 has revealed that the installed solar capacity in India has crossed the 40 GW mark The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its monthly summary to the cabinet for the month of March 2021 has revealed that the installed and operational solar […] Read more
Bangladesh Needs a Renewables Focus, Not a Switch From ‘Coal to Gas’: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewables are cheaper and more sustainable than gas imports, and can provide better energy security in developing nations The emerging markets of Bangladesh and Vietnam are alluring for foreign energy companies looking to make money in the region. But these nations stand to lose both economically and environmentally through a pivot from coal to gas. […] Read more
Regulatory Affairs Expert (Renewables)(m/f/d) Updated On Thu, Apr 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Responsibilities: Drafting and filing of Petitions Hearing & representations Tariff calculation PPA vetting Statutory clearances & compliance Strategic Planning & Management Liaison & Coordination External Correspondences & Representation with Project Stake Holders & Government Bodies Requirements: Detailed understanding of Power Sector Policies/ Regulations /Orders issued by CERC/ SERCs/ CEA / MOP/ MNRE/ CTU etc. Have […] Read more
Talen Energy Forms JV with Pattern Energy to Grow Renewables Infrastructure Portfolio Updated On Wed, Apr 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Talen Energy Corporation (“Talen”) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Energy”) named “PT Energy Transitions” to pursue the development, financing, construction and operation of approximately 1.4 Gigawatts of utility scale renewable energy projects over the next five years. PT Energy Transitions will benefit from the collective strengths of its […] Read more
ACWA Power Inaugurates First Utility Renewable Project in Saudi Updated On Mon, Apr 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy ACWA Power has announced the inauguration of the 300 MW Sakaka PV IPP, Saudi Arabia’s first utility-scale renewable energy project ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation and water desalination plants, has announced the official inauguration of the 300 MW Sakaka PV IPP, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) first […] Read more