Record 33.6 GW of Wind and Solar Capacity Added to US Grid in 2020: BNEF Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has found that in a year faced with COVID-19, a record 33.6 GW of wind and solar capacity was added to the US grid in 2020. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and sharp economic contraction, the US clean energy sectors showed strong resilience in 2020, continuing a decade-long growth trend, BloombergNEF (BNEF) […] Read more
IESA Partners With Greenstat Hydrogen to Support India’s Hydrogen Mission Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy IESA and Greenstat Hydrogen India have partnered for a period of two years to accelerate the hydrogen technology development in India. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), India’s leading alliance on energy storage & e-mobility and Greenstat Hydrogen India, a Norwegian energy organization, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a period of two years to […] Read more
200 MW Solar Project ‘Largest in West Africa’ to Come up in Nigeria Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy B&S Power and Sunnyfred Global to design, develop, finance and construct West Africa’s largest solar PV project in Nigeria. B&S Power, a Singapore based renewable energy corporation, and Sunnyfred Global, a Nigerian investment entity, have concluded arrangements in collaboration with other stakeholders and Technical Partners, to Design, Develop, Finance and Construct West Africa’s largest solar […] Read more
ISA’s Special Assembly Elects Dr. Ajay Mathur As New Director General Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has announced Dr. Ajay Mathur as its new Director General following his election at the first special assembly, which was held virtually. A confederacy of 73 member countries, ISA was established in late 2015 to facilitate the demand for and use of safe, sustainable, and affordable solar energy for all. […] Read more
Appalachian Power Seeks RE Projects With Option for Battery Storage Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Appalachian Power today issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for up to 300 megawatts (MWs) of solar and/or wind generation resources. The request for bids is the first in a series of RFPs Appalachian Power will issue this year to comply with provisions of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Under the VCEA, Appalachian Power […] Read more
Longroad Picks up 900 MW Solar Plus 1-2 GWh Storage Portfolio From First Solar Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Longroad Energy will acquire Sun Streams 2, 4, and 5, worth 900 MW dc plus the potential for 1-2 GWh of storage projects from First Solar Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator has announced the signing of the acquisition of Sun Streams 2, 4, and 5, which total approximately 900 MWdc in […] Read more
New Zealand Approves 22 New Low-Emission Transport Projects For Clean Environment Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has said that the New Zealand government has approved 22 new low-emission transport projects, as extended additional support to clean up the environment. A community electric bike and car share scheme, additional electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as well as five hydrogen trucks and a demonstration electric truck, are […] Read more
IFC to Support India’s Continuum in First Green Bond Offering in Singapore Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy IFC has subscribed to 10 percent of Continuum Green Energy’s first green bond, which listed on the Singapore stock exchange on February 10. One of India’s leading renewable energy developers has tapped the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to anchor its first green bond, helping the country achieve its ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and […] Read more
Committed to Reduce Emissions by 33 to 35% From 2005 Levels: PM Modi at WSDS Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy PM Modi at the WSDS inauguration reiterated India’s commitment to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 33 to 35 percent from 2005 levels. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 10, 2021, inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2021 via video conferencing. During the event, PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to reduce the emissions […] Read more
