Environment Ministry Trims Lease Rent on Wind Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Environment Ministry has decided to relax the lease rent of Rs 30,000 per megawatt charged mandatorily from wind power companies. In a bid to boost investments in wind power projects and provide clean energy at cheaper rates, the Environment Ministry has decided to relax the lease rent of Rs 30,000 per megawatt (MW) charged mandatorily from […] Read more
Cost of Renewables in China to Match Coal Power by 2026: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy According to new research, the cost of renewables is already cheaper than gas-fired power in China, and will match and better coal power by 2026 As China moves towards a subsidy-free era for wind and solar projects beginning in 2021, the economics of renewable power have come into the spotlight. According to new research China provincial […] Read more
Interview: Govt Can Create Better Awareness for Promotion of Energy Efficiency Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The government could go one step further and create better awareness by highlighting various technologies that aid in improving energy efficiency in industries and buildings. In addition, the success of Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s Perform-Achieve-Trade (PAT) scheme can also be scaled up to other sectors at faster rate than is happening today. These coordinated activities […] Read more
Atlas Renewable Energy Begins Operation of 156 MW Solar Plant in Brazil Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Atlas Renewable Energy has announced that its largest project in Brazil, the 156 MW Juazeiro Solar Plant, is now fully operational. Atlas Renewable Energy, a leader in clean energy across Latin America, has announced that its largest project in Brazil, the 156 MW Juazeiro Solar Plant, is now fully operational. The plant has an installed capacity of 156 […] Read more
Gujarat Issues Tender for Solar Projects Worth 1 MW at Tourist Locations Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tourist Corporation of Gujarat has issued a tender for setting up of on-grid solar systems, solar parking lots, and off-grid solar benches at various smart tourist locations in the state. The Tourist Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. (TCGL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for setting up of on-grid solar systems, solar […] Read more
UKCI to Invest £14 mn on 250 MW Wind Projects in South Africa Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy UKCI has announced an approximate £14 million agreement with H1 Holdings to support the development of 250 MW of wind energy projects across South Africa. The UK Climate Investments (UKCI) has announced an approximate £14 million (R253 million) agreement with H1 Holdings to support the development of 250 MW of wind energy projects across South […] Read more
Rajasthan Working on a new Renewable Energy Policy: Energy Minister Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy Minister BD Kalla has said that the Rajasthan government is working to bring a new renewable energy policy for the state. State Energy Minister B D Kalla while speaking at a seminar on ‘exploring renewable energy potential in the state of Rajasthan‘ on the 75th birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, has said […] Read more
Renewables to Account for 30% of Total Installed Capacity in the US by 2030 Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report the contribution of renewables to total installed capacity in the US is expected to double from 15 percent to 30 percent by 2030 The contribution of renewable power to total installed capacity in the US is expected to double from 15 percent in 2018 to 30 percent by 2030, reaching […] Read more
Gujarat Allows Discoms to Fulfill RPO by Purchasing Power From Small Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted permission to state Discoms to procure power from small solar projects to meet their RPO The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has in its latest order granted permission to the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) and the other state Discoms to procure power from small solar projects of […] Read more
