International RECs: A reliable way to go 100% Renewable Updated On Thu, Sep 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Introduction: Sustainability Goals and Commitments The Race to Zero campaign was launched by the UNFCCC’s Climate Ambition Alliance with a goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. As of February 2021, 1,397 businesses have pledged to join the Race to Zero campaign and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. These include the […] Read more
Maha Govt, JSW Sign MoU for Green Projects Worth ₹35,500 Cr Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government and power major JSW Energy Ltd have signed two MoUs to set up two green projects worth Rs 35,500 crore. The agreement is part of the slew of initiatives under the state government’s Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0 initiative, started last year, to focus on stimulating investment and growth. “The two new projects will […] Read more
A PLI Scheme For Inverters Could be a Game Changer for India Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy For Fimer India, ever since it completed its acquisition of ABB’s Solar Inverter business in March 2020, it has been all about building on it in India. Present in the country since 2010, it’s not like the firm was not known brand in India. Just that they are suddenly in the top tier, with plans […] Read more
UK to Hold 4th Renewable Auction Backed by $277 M Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The UK government is allocating £200 million ($277 million) to support offshore wind projects in the fourth and biggest-ever round of its flagship renewable energy scheme. The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the UK government’s primary method of encouraging investment in low-carbon electricity. Launched in 2014, it is open to projects operating in Great Britain. It […] Read more
NZ’s Infratil To Invest in Renewable Platform In Singapore Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy New Zealand-based investment firm Infratil is investing $233m in a renewable energy development platform in Singapore. The new platform will be called Gurīn Energy. Infratil CEO Jason Boyes said that “this is the 4th such platform Infratil has established to cover global growth of the sector. Infratil will own the business in partnership with the […] Read more
Tesla Builds Energy Trading Team for its Autobidder Platform Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy US clean energy company Tesla is looking to build an energy trading team to trade energy capacity at its Autobidder platform, according to media reports. The EV maker is looking for a ‘Senior Energy Trading Analyst’ for its new team, as announced on LinkedIn recently. The energy trading team will support the company’s battery and renewable […] Read more
Irish Sovereign Fund to Invest €1bn in Climate Projects Over 5 Years Updated On Thu, Sep 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), managed by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), has set out plans to invest €1bn in climate action projects over the next 5 years. The country’s sovereign fund will support green projects comprising renewables and battery storage till 2026. ISIF made the announcement alongside the publication of its half-year […] Read more
Eaton, NREL, Ballard to Develop Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Cell Technology Updated On Thu, Sep 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Dublin-based power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has partnered with fuel system manufacturer Ballard Fuel Cell Systems, and the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), to develop heavy-duty truck fuel cell technology. The partnership is the result of a grant Eaton’s Vehicle Group received from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop highly […] Read more
POSOCO Report Finds Clear Bias Against RE Developers in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Following APTEL’s order in August, the Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) has submitted a report on renewable energy curtailment in Tamil Nadu. The order, widely welcomed by solar developer bodies like the NSEFI, had asked for verification of claims made by both sides on the issue of curtailment. As it turns out the POSOCO […] Read more