IRENA Report on Water Use in India’s Power Generation Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy This study analyses the prospective impact of renewable energy deployment, along with recently mandated changes to power plant cooling systems, on water use in India’s electricity sector. Looking at the expected freshwater intensity of non-hydro power generation under different scenarios, the analysis aims to quantify the impact of India’s energy transition on freshwater use. The […] Read more
WB Grant For China RE and Battery Storage Promotion Project Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase RE adoption and transition The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors have approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase the integration and utilisation of […] Read more
RfP For Consultants To Develop Floating Solar Plants in Arabian Gulf Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has issued an RfP for appointing consultants to study, develop and construct floating solar photovoltaic plants in the Arabian Gulf. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a request for proposal (RfP) for appointing consultants to study, develop and construct floating solar photovoltaic plants in the Arabian Gulf. The RfP has been […] Read more
MNRE Roots for Robots To Reduce Water Usage at Solar Plants Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an effort to reduce water usage in solar plants, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked the states and the solar industry to “preferably” use robotic cleaning and other new technologies for cleaning solar panels. “The excess usage of water, sometimes, leads to wastage of the precious resource and it can […] Read more
2018 a Record Breaking Year For Wind Turbine Manufacturers in Africa: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy 2018 was a record-breaking year for wind turbine manufacturers in Africa, boosted by strong demand and supply in South Africa. 2018 was a record-breaking year for wind turbine manufacturers in Africa. The South African government signed long-pending PPAs in April 2018, which helped independent power producers (IPPs) to announce final investment decisions (FID), according to […] Read more
IFC and HSBC Green Bond Targeting Climate Finance in Emerging Markets Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC and HSBC have announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC Global Asset Management recently announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets, increasing access to […] Read more
Lendlease and Sacramento County Finalise PPA For 160 MW Solar Facility Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Rancho Seco Solar II is scheduled to begin construction later in 2019 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2020. Lendlease, a leading international property and infrastructure group and the Sacramento County Municipal Utility District (SMUD) have jointly announced the execution of a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for Rancho Seco Solar II, their new […] 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