Declaration Calls For More Ocean-Based Renewables Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy We must reconcile the desire to expand offshore renewables with the necessity to preserve our marine environment. The Belgian government recently organised a major international conference on ‘Climate Change and Oceans Preservation.’ The Belgian government asked WindEurope to run the panel on the happy co-existence of ocean energy and biodiversity. The panel comprised EU Commissioner […] Read more
Spain Amends Renewable Energy Targets to 74% By 2030 Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Spanish government has raised the RE target for the country to 74% by 2030, taking the expected installed capacity in the electricity sector to 157 GW. Pointing to the far more favourable conditions and constituency for renewable energy in Spain, as compared to say, the US, the Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the […] Read more
EIB and Banco Santander to Provide €50 Mn to Improve Energy Efficiency Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The EIB-Santander credit line is part of the energy efficiency financing instrument funded by the European Commission to promote sustainable investments contributing to climate action. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander España are providing businesses and the self-employed with a credit line – including EUR 50 million of EIB funds – for professional projects improving […] Read more
General Motors Partners With DTE To Source Wind Energy in Michigan Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company will source 300,000 MWh of locally sourced Michigan wind energy through DTE’s MIGreenPower program. As part of its commitment to increasing its renewable energy footprint globally and finding clean energy solutions near its operations, General Motors Co. has partnered with DTE Energy for 300,000 MWh of wind energy in the state of Michigan. […] Read more
Risen Energy Begins Work on 117 MW Mexico Solar Project Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a total installed capacity of 117MW, the facility is expected to supply 269,068 MWh of green electricity to Mexico annually. Chinese Solar Module Manufacturer, Risen Energy has initiated work on its 117 MW solar park in Mexico, the company has issued in a statement. This marks the solar panel maker’s formal entry into the build-out […] Read more
Energy Efficiency Label for Residential Sector Launched in India Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The objective of the labeling programme is to make an instrument over the energy performance of a home which will gradually lead to an effective tool while deciding over the home prices in future. Power Minister R K Singh has launched the energy efficiency label for residential buildings at the Conference of Ministers for Power, […] Read more
Tata Power Solar’s Residential Rooftop Solution Now in Guwahati Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has launched a residential rooftop solution in Guwahati after a successful debut in Delhi, Mumbai, Ajmer, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad. Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, India’s largest solar energy company, has launched a complete residential rooftop solution in Guwahati. The residential rooftop solutions are expected to save up to Rs 50,000 annually for […] Read more
Wind Energy and Hydrogen Can Work Together For a Cleaner Europe Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy WindEurope recently hosted a workshop exploring the wind energy’s potential to decarbonize industries that are resource and energy-intensive – with a focus on hydrogen. Speakers included the IEA, the European Commission, the hydrogen sector, wind energy sector representatives and sectoral trade organizations. Late last year, the European Commission presented its strategic long-term vision for a […] Read more
Saudi Arabia and China To Boost Renewable Energy Cooperation Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s PIF signs MOU with China’s National Energy Administration on renewable energy cooperation, after announcing to make India a regional hub for oil supply. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF signed a preliminary deal for investments in China’s renewable energy sector during the visit of Crown Prince Mohammed in China. The news about the […] Read more
