Investments in Climate Action Increasing, but not Fast Enough: Report Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new study shows that while investments in climate action have been steadily increasing, it remains far short of the economy-wide transformation required. Four years after world leaders negotiated the Paris Climate Agreement, national policies and market signals are starting to reflect the urgency of increasing finance into areas of the economy that address climate […] Read more
8Minute Solar to Build Solar Plus Storage Facility to Serve Los Angeles Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy LADWP has partnered with 8minute Solar Energy to provide storable, renewable power to households throughout Los Angeles at the lowest price The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the largest municipal utility in the United States, has announced a new partnership with 8minute Solar Energy to provide storable, renewable, and affordable power to […] Read more
The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
ADB Grants $451 Mn to Strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the CKIC in Tamil Nadu The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu, […] Read more
Enel Begins Work on 280 MW Wind Facility in South Africa Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Enel has started construction in South Africa of its Karusa and Soetwater wind farms, with an installed capacity of 140 MW each. Enel, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA, has started construction in South Africa of its Karusa and Soetwater wind farms, with an installed capacity of 140 MW each. The plants, which […] Read more
Shell to Boost Floating Wind Expertise Via EOLFI Acquisition Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the acquisition of EOLFI is subject to regulatory and ministerial approvals, which is expected to be completed during the month of December this year. With an aim to expand its renewable energy business and to get specialization in floating wind capabilities, Royal Dutch Shell has entered into an agreement to buy 100 percent shareholding in […] Read more
Is Chindia the Answer to India’s Manufacturing Puzzle? Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy When it comes to manufacturing in Solar, it is not a rankings fight globally. China settled that some time ago. By 2012 to be accurate. It’s a fight for the other 30 percent market share, be it with breakthrough innovations, temporary tariff protections or sheer cussedness as the US is doing right now. But eventually, […] Read more
Southern Power Acquires 136 MW Wind Facility From RES Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Southern Power has acquired the 136 MW Skookumchuck Wind Facility from RES Southern Power, a leading US wholesale energy provider and a subsidiary of Southern Company, has announced the acquisition of its 12th wind project, the 136-megawatt (MW) Skookumchuck Wind Facility from RES (Renewable Energy Systems). “This project is a great addition to our renewable […] Read more
US Non-Residential Storage Market to Grow 10-Fold by 2024 Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Non-residential storage system costs will fall by 27% in the US by 2024 and that this will help drive a tenfold growth in the market in that period New research has revealed that non-residential storage system costs will fall by 27 percent in the US over the next five years and that this fall in […] Read more
