Renewables Under Modi. A Success Story Validated by Industry Stakeholders. Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Despite policy reversals and various other operational challenges faced by the industry, a bulk of the respondents are optimistic about its growth prospects. The Indian renewable industry has given a pass certificate to the five years under Modi government rule with 78 percent of the respondents in a survey of CEOs of the industry feel […] Read more
Amsterdam’s Largest EV Charging Network to Run on RE Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The innovative solution enables faster charging, maximal use of renewable electricity and more efficient use of the electric grid in Amsterdam. Vattenfall and the City of Amsterdam, have together launched Flexpower, the largest public smart charging network for electric vehicles in Amsterdam. Operated by Vattenfall, a total of 456 charging stations with 912 charging points […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Becomes First Turbine Manufacturer with Investment Grade Rating Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company obtained a BBB- long-term credit rating, with a positive outlook, from Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and a Baa3 outlook stable rating from Moody’s. Spanish renewable energy major, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) recently became the first wind turbine manufacturer to attain an investment grade rating. The company obtained a BBB- long-term credit rating, […] Read more
Aviation Task Force to Tackle One of Wind Energy’s Biggest Hurdles Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy WindEurope has launched a new Aviation Task Force, gathering a wide range of stakeholders to tackle one of the major challenge areas for wind energy. According to many in the wind energy sector, aviation-related issues are now the leading cause of permitting problems across the several Member States. And the launch of the Aviation Task […] Read more
IEA Offers Insight to Morocco’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) has in its latest in-depth review of Morocco’s energy policies, highlighted the institutional, legal and fiscal reforms undertaken to promote the sustainable development of the country’s energy sector. Since the last review in 2014, the agency noted the government’s positive efforts to boost renewable investment, provide access to electricity, and […] Read more
Gujarat Tenders for 2,700 MW Renewable Energy Goes Under Subscribed Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat’s move to auction renewable power projects totaling 2,700 MW has failed to evoke the desired response from bidders. All the three tenders — floated by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) from January to March — have been under-subscribed. The tender for 1,000 MW solar power capacity to be built at Dholera Solar […] Read more
Piramal to Co-Sponsor $600 Mn Renewable Investment Trust with Canadian Pension Fund Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Both PEL and CPPIB will act as Co-Sponsors of the proposed InvIT and hold up to 75% of the units and seek to raise capital from other like-minded investors for the remaining 25%. Piramal Enterprises Limited (“PEL”) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPPIB”), a Canadian pension fund, […] Read more
EVgo To Run the Largest Fast Charging Network in the US on 100% RE Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy EVgo, the largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network in the U.S, has announced that it has contracted for 100 percent renewable energy to power its customers, becoming the first EV charging network in the United States to do so. EVgo has contracts with its energy suppliers and renewable energy certificate (REC) partners to ensure […] Read more
LONGi 72 Bifacial Half Cell Module Hits Record with 450W Front-Side Power Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy One of the leading solar module manufacturers in the world, LONGi has announced that the front side power of its 72-cell Bifacial half-cut module exceeded 450W, achieving one of the world’s highest power in this module type. This new record was tested and verified by renowned certification agency TÜV-SÜD. This marked another successful feat for […] Read more
