Renewables get an Early Start on Beating Coal Generation: IEEFA US Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The market window for coal-fired electricity in the US is closing faster than ever in a shift that is especially clear as autumn sets in. From July through October 5, renewables (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) generated more electricity than coal in the US on nine days—easily topping the total of five days recorded over […] Read more
Global Energy Storage Capacity to Reach 741 GWh by 2030: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Oct 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by Wood Mackenzie’s has estimated that the global energy storage capacity additions could grow to reach 741 GWh of cumulative capacity by 2030. A new report by research agency Wood Mackenzie’s has estimated that the global energy storage capacity additions could grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31 percent, […] Read more
Our Aim is to Double Our Portfolio in the Next 2 years: ShriPrakash Rai Updated On Wed, Sep 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canada -based AMP Energy has emerged as a significant player on the IPP side, including in India. The firm, which has stepped up its ambitions in India with a few recent wins in auctions, with bids as low as Rs 2.50 per unit, prides itself on empowering its different country operations. We got responses from […] Read more
MNRE Issues Amendments for its Dispute Resolution Mechanism Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to the guideline for the operation of its Dispute Resolution Mechanism to consider the unforeseen disputes between solar and wind power developers and SECl/ NTPC/ NHPC, beyond their contractual agreements. A few key amendments made by the ministry: 1. The DRC will consider all […] Read more
Restrictive Banking Provisions aren’t Helping Renewable Adoption in India Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy After restrictive net metering regulations and withdrawal of waivers for open access renewable projects, regulators are now restricting banking facilities. Banking is important as it provides renewable developers a mechanism to utilise their excess generation and avail financial benefits in some cases, states an analyst by JMK Research. In the last year, some renewable energy-rich […] Read more
Geospatial Tool Launched to Aid in Faster Deployment of RE Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The India chapter of non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping make better choices in selecting land for siting RE projects The India chapter of science-based non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping decision-makers, investors, and financiers to make better choices in selecting land for siting renewable energy (RE) projects like solar and […] Read more
PepsiCo Announces Target for 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030 Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy PepsiCo has announced a new target to source 100 percent renewable electricity across all of its company-owned and controlled operations globally by 2030 PepsiCo has announced a new target to source 100 percent renewable electricity across all of its company owned and controlled operations globally by 2030 and across its entire franchise and third-party operations […] Read more
Nearly Rs 12,000 Crore Spent on RE Projects Over Last 3 Fiscals: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Sep 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh has confirmed that nearly Rs 12,000 crore has been utilised for the development of RE projects in the country between 2017-18 and 2019-20. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has confirmed that nearly Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 11,787.69 crore) has been utilised for the development of renewable energy […] Read more
Verizon Prices Second Green Bond, to Fund Renewable PPAs Updated On Sat, Sep 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Verizon Communications has announced the pricing of its second Green Bond offering which follows its recent completion of the allocation of its first. Verizon Communications has announced the pricing of its second Green Bond offering which follows its recent completion of the allocation of its first Green Bond and solidifies its position as a telecommunications industry leader in […] Read more