Regulatory Challenges a Limiting Factor for RE in India Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The increasing share of renewables in the total energy mix of the country may lead to an increase in regulatory challenges for coal-based projects in the long term, global rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has revealed. The higher share of renewable energy in the total energy mix presents key regulatory challenges in terms of integrating new renewable […] Read more
MNRE Invites Project Proposals For Solar-Driven Seawater Hydrogen Production Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited preliminary project proposals on “Solar-driven seawater hydrogen production and producing methane by sequestering CO2” The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been supporting a research programme on different aspects of the production of hydrogen from renewable energy sources, its safe and efficient storage, and its various applications. In the above […] Read more
IRENA Report on Sustainable Pastureland Intensification: Making Room for Energy Crops without Harming Biodiversity Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Biofuels are an essential renewable energy resource, with 40% (90 exajoules) of renewable energy resources projected to come from biofuel sources by 2050. In order to meet these projected energetic demands, biofuel production must be increased from the current annual biofuel yield of 50 exajoules. Sustainable intensification of pastureland, or the increase of livestock yield […] Read more
SECI Receives Bids For 2100 MW Against 1200 MW Solar Tender Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has received bids for development of solar projects worth 2100 MW for its tranche-IV interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar tender. The SECI solar tender for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS-connected solar projects in the country was oversubscribed by 900 MW after receiving bids from 7 developers worth 2100 […] Read more
WB Announces Energy Partnership to Support Energy Storage in Developing Countries Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 10th Clean Energy Ministerial and 4th Mission Innovation Ministerial, being held at Vancouver, Canada, saw the announcement of a new international partnership by the World Bank. The Energy Storage Partnership (ESP) includes the World Bank Group and 29 organizations working together to help develop energy storage solutions tailored to the needs of developing countries. The […] Read more
CERC Drafts Outline For Power System Development Fund Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued draft regulations for the Power System Development Fund. The proposed regulations deal with the creation of a power system development fund and its implementation, with the objective of tackling the issue of the country’s power sector grappling with transmission related issues. The fund when implemented will come […] Read more
Enel Begins Construction on 140 MW Wind Farm in South Africa Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Oyster Bay wind farm is located in the Eastern Cape province and is expected to generate around 568 GWh annually once fully operational, due in the second quarter of 2021 Enel, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA, has begun construction of its Oyster Bay wind farm in the Kouga Local Municipality, in […] Read more
Wind Majors Come Together For Africa Task Force Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Global Wind Industry Council (GWEC) has set up a new Task Force to speed up and facilitate the development of wind energy in Africa. The Task Force brings together leading developers, manufacturers and associations that are active in the African market, including Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Vestas, the South Africa Wind Energy Association, Africa […] Read more
Belectric Commissions 1.9 MWh Battery Storage Facility for Audi Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy German EPC player, Belectric has announced that a new battery storage facility was officially inaugurated at the EUREF Campus, a green innovation cluster in Berlin. The company was contracted to build the battery storage facility for Audi, with its 20 batteries sourced from test vehicles belonging to the car manufacturer. The system is part of […] Read more
