Renewables Powering Through the Pandemic: IEA Updated On Tue, May 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable electricity expanded at fastest pace in two decades, with huge additions of solar and wind becoming the ‘new normal’ going forward Renewable sources of electricity such as wind and solar grew at their fastest rate in two decades in 2020 and are set to expand in coming years at a much faster pace than […] Read more
Largo Resources Picks Site for 1.4 GWh Battery Plant Updated On Mon, May 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Toronto based vanadium battery maker, Largo Resources Ltd. has announced the development of its clean energy divisions by securing the plant site for its 1.4 GWh battery manufacturing facility and product development center in Massachusetts, U.S. Largo Clean Energy has been looking to expand the capacity of its VCHARGE± vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) systems. […] Read more
Pakistan Must Shift Focus from Coal to Renewable Energy: IEEFA Updated On Fri, May 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy There is no second life for coal Pakistan’s intention to use coal for power production through gasification and liquefaction technologies is likely to cause harmful economic impacts and a subsequent increased reliance on fossil fuels in Pakistan, finds a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Pakistan’s intention to explore […] Read more
NTPC Renewable Energy Signs PPA to Sell Power From its 150 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, May 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has entered into a PPA with GUVNL to sell power from its 150 MW solar project. NTPC Limited has announced that its wholly-owned renewable energy subsidiary NTPC Renewable Energy has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) to sell power generated from its 150 MW solar […] Read more
EDF Renewables NA Bags Three Solar Contracts From NYSERDA Updated On Thu, May 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy San Diego-headquartered independent power producer EDF Renewables North America announced yesterday that the company was awarded long-term contracts for three solar projects by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of the 2020 Renewable Energy Standard Solicitation. Combined, the projects are expected to deliver a total of 303 MW of clean […] Read more
Meghalaya to Empanel Developers for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Thu, May 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Meghalaya has issued an EOI for the empanelment of developers for setting up renewable energy projects under different models in the state. The Power Department of the Government of Meghalaya has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the empanelment of firms/ developers for setting up renewable energy projects including hydro, solar, wind, and biomass […] Read more
European Commission Approves €400 Mn Renewable Energy aid for Denmark Updated On Wed, May 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The European Commission has approved an aid scheme worth EUR 400 million to help Denmark reach its renewable energy targets The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Danish aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources. The measure will help Denmark reach its renewable energy targets without unduly distorting competition […] Read more
Italy’s Ecology Minister: 72% power to come from Renewables in 2030 Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Italy’s Ecology Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani revealed yesterday that the country will have to produce as much as 72% of its electricity with renewable sources in 2030 so as to fulfil the European emissions-reduction target of 55% set for the same year. While in conversation with the Italian daily la Repubblica, he said, “In 2030, […] Read more
Renewables- The Success Story of the Covid-19 Era: IEA Report Updated On Wed, Apr 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has found that the renewables sector has remained the success story of the Covid 19 era and is set to provide more than half of the increase in global electricity supply in 2021, of which China alone is likely to account for almost half of the […] Read more
