Tucson Electric Mulls to Supply 70% Electricity via Renewable to achieve CO2 Reduction Targets Updated On Sat, Jun 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a significant development, Arizona-based electric utility company, Tucson Electric Power (TEP), is mulling to supply over 70 per cent of its electricity from wind and solar energy resources. The move is seemed to be as part of its clean energy plan in which it is targeted to trim 80 per cent of its carbon […] Read more
AES Issues RfP Seeking 1 GW of Carbon-Free Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy AES has issued an RfP, seeking new and repowered carbon-free projects for its customers in the PJM area, inclusive of its strategic alliance with Google. AES has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP), seeking new and repowered carbon-free renewable energy projects for its customers in the PJM area, inclusive of AES’ strategic alliance with Google. […] Read more
Amazon’s Carbon Footprint grows 15% With Active Green Pledges Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amazon has announced that its carbon footprint rose 15 percent even as it launched several initiatives to reduce its harm on the environment. Global e-commerce major Amazon has announced that its carbon footprint rose 15 percent even as the firm launched several initiatives to reduce its harm on the environment. The firm revealed that it […] Read more
CERC’s Order Lowering REC Forbearance, Floor Price Removal Positive for Obligated Entities Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the significant reduction in wind and solar power tariffs during the last three years, the power sector regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently reduced the forbearance prices and also removed the floor price for the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). This move is expected to negatively impact the REC projects, even as it […] Read more
The Philippines Power Sector can Reach Resilience by 2021: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Philippines could come out COVID-19 with cheaper electricity prices and a more competitive and reliable power sector a new report from IEEFA details The Philippines could come out COVID-19 with cheaper electricity prices and a more competitive and reliable power sector if it swapped its reliance on expensive coal power for cheaper renewables and […] Read more
New South Wales Pilot REZ Gets Proposals Worth 27 GW Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The government of New South Wales has received proposals for 27 GW of wind, solar and battery storage projects for its pilot 3 GW REZ in the state. The government of New South Wales has revealed that the plan to create a 3-GW renewable energy zone (REZ) in the state has been met with phenomenal […] Read more
IFC Invests $10 Mn in Globaltronics to Improve Energy Efficiency in Egypt Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC is investing in a local Egyptian company to help it expand the installation of digital prepaid and smart electricity meters in homes across Egypt. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing up to USD 10 million in a local Egyptian company to help it expand the installation of digital prepaid and […] Read more
Funding For Renewable Energy Software Development- Clir Raises C $1.7M Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vancouver, Canada based Clir Renewables has announced a Canadian $ 1.7 million debt funding from In yet Silicon Valley bank. The funding dives home just how critical software is becoming to managing and assessing renewable energy performance, as tools like AI, 5G and more make an entry in ever larger ways. Clir invests in expanding […] Read more
Highview Power Gets £10 Mn Grant From UK Govt for 50 MW CRYOBattery Updated On Fri, Jun 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Highview Power has been awarded a GBP 10 million grant from the UK Department for BEIS for a 50 MW cryogenic energy storage (CRYOBattery) facility. Highview Power, a global leader in long-duration energy storage solutions, has announced that it has been awarded a GBP 10 million grant from the UK Department for Business, Energy & […] Read more
