GE’s Largest Onshore Wind Turbine Prototype Operational in Netherlands Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cypress 5.3 MW prototype was installed in late 2018 and produced its first kilowatt in February 2019. GE Renewable Energy has announced that its prototype for the Cypress platform, the largest onshore wind turbine for GE in the field, has been successfully installed and is fully operational, producing power at a rated level of […] Read more
National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage Gets Cabinet Approval Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Mission will define the roadmap for transformative mobility in “New India” by introducing a sustainable mobility ecosystem and fostering Make-in-India to boost domestic manufacturing and employment generation in the country. The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage, to drive clean, connected, shared, sustainable […] Read more
World Bank and AfDB Commit $ 47 billion For African Climate Finance Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank and the African Development Bank have together committed close to $47 billion to African countries, for the period up to 2025 to fight climate change. In a significant announcement to provide much-needed financing for African countries likely to face the increasing effect of climate change, the funds’ pipe from the World Bank […] Read more
UPERC Approves Charging Tariffs For Various Segments of EV Consumers Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved the tariffs for electric vehicle charging in the state. The decision was made after the commission held a public meeting with stakeholders on the matter in the first week of March. Representatives from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), Mahindra and UP Rajya Vidyut Upbhokta Parishad, were part of the […] Read more
Italy’s Eni Accelerates Shift to Decarbonisation with New Solar Plants in Tunisia and Pakistan Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Eni S.p.A. an Italian oil and gas major has commenced work on the construction of two new solar photovoltaic projects in Pakistan and Tunisia. The Pakistan plant will be built in close proximity to the Bhit gas field at which Eni is the operator with a 40% stake, through its subsidiary Eni New Energy Pakistan. […] Read more
UK Augments Funding for African RE Projects by £30 million Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Harriett Baldwin, the UK Minister for Africa, announced additional new funding to give more people and companies across Africa access to affordable, clean energy. Minister Ms. Harriett Baldwin announced that the new funding will see £30 million added to the Transforming Energy Access program, taking total British investment to £100 million, and allowing it to […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Suggestions on Draft Guidelines For Installation of Solar Pumps/Plants By Farmers Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have until March 22, 2019, to send their comments/ suggestions/ views on the draft guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice inviting suggestions and comments from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for implementation of the scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants. […] Read more
ReNew Power Concludes $375 Mn Green Bond Issue Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The capital raised through the green bond issue will be utilised for refinancing of outstanding external commercial borrowings and as Capex in eligible green projects. ReNew Power Limited, one of India’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) has successfully concluded a green bond issue of US$ 375 million. The five-year non-call two notes were […] Read more
MNRE Introduces New Mode-7 For Development of RE Parks Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy A Payment Security Mechanism will be set up by SECI to ensure continuous payment to the power developers and mitigate any payment risk due to default in payment by Discoms. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in order to address the two most critical elements when developing a renewable energy project/park has issued […] Read more