Renewables Account for Almost Three Quarters of New Capacity in 2019 Updated On Mon, Apr 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The renewable energy sector added 176 GW of generating capacity globally in 2019, which is marginally lower than 179 GW added in the previous year. According to data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), new renewable power accounted for 72 per cent of all power expansion last year. IRENA’s Renewable Capacity Statistics 2020 shows that […] Read more
Middle East Renewables Braced for Turbulent Outlook: GlobalData Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Recent reports have estimated that global solar demand will slow down for the first time in three decades, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis potentially triggering a drop of between 6 percent and 10 percent in demand in 2020. The downgrade is largely due to strict limitations on movement and commercial activity in China, where the […] Read more
Renewables Industry Confused due to Lack of Advisory on Coronavirus: FICCI Updated On Fri, Mar 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy FICCI claims the Renewables industry in India is in a state of confusion due to the lack of advisory from ministries and departments regarding coronavirus The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in a note has described that the Renewables industry in India is in a state of confusion regarding the next […] Read more
Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Coal in the US Last Month Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February In the dead of winter, renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February. Specifically, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) new […] Read more
Greenbacker Enters Tax Equity Commitment With Morgan Stanley Renewables Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Greenbacker Renewable Energy has announced that it has completed a tax equity financing commitment with Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc. Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company has announced that it has completed a tax equity financing commitment with Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc. The tax equity financing will be placed on a diversified portfolio of solar commercial and industrial […] Read more
Mahindra Renewables Sells its 3 Arms to CLP India for About Rs 340 Cr Updated On Sat, Feb 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s leading car maker Mahindra & Mahindra said that its wholly-owned renewables subsidiary, Mahindra Renewables, has sold its entire stake in three subsidiaries for about Rs 340 crore to CLP India, an arm of Hong Kong-based CLP Group. CLP India has entered into a share purchase agreement to buy 100 percent shareholding each in Cleansolar Renewable […] Read more
EDP Renewables Posts 52% Rise in net Profit to Reach EUR 475 Mn Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy EDP Renewables has announced its full-year results for 2019, posting total revenues of EUR 1,824 million and Net Profit amounting to EUR 475 million. EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the largest wind energy producers in the world with a presence in 14 countries, has announced its […] Read more
Global CO2 Emissions Flatlined in 2019, Thanks to Expanding Role of Renewables Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Despite widespread expectations of another increase, global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions stopped growing in 2019, according to the IEA Despite widespread expectations of another increase, global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions stopped growing in 2019, according to new IEA data released recently. After two years of growth, global emissions were unchanged at 33 gigatonnes in 2019 […] Read more
Sub-Saharan African Nations saw Record Jump in Renewables Investments in 2018: BNEF Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The year 2018 saw USD 2.8 billion spent on RE projects in sub-Saharan Africa – a regional record and some USD 600 million more than the previous year The year 2018 saw USD 2.8 billion spent on renewable (RE) projects in sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) – a regional record and some USD 600 million […] Read more
