CEA Predicts 6-Fold Increase in RE Capacity by 2029-30 Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority predicted the rise in renewable energy capacity but said coal will still lead in power generation The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India’s power-planning body, in a report said that India’s renewable energy capacity will sprint ahead and multiply almost six-fold in the next decade, while the share of coal-fired plants in […] Read more
IFC Lends $35 mn to Promote Green Projects in Costa Rica Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC has signed a loan of US$ 35 million to incentivise the issuance of a green bond by Davivienda Costa Rica, the third largest private bank in Costa Rica The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed a loan of US$ 35 million to support and incentivise the issuance […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Bags Order for its First Nearshore Project in Vietnam Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured an order to supply seven SG 4.5-145 for Thanh Hai 1 wind farm, its first nearshore project in Vietnam Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured an order to supply seven SG 4.5-145 for No. 5 Thanh Hai 1 wind farm, its first nearshore project in Vietnam located between 2 km […] Read more
GST Council to Decide on Tax Cut on EVs This Week Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The GST Council will meet on July 25 and decide on lowering tax rates for EVs The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on July 25 and decide on lowering tax rates for electric vehicles (EVs), officials said. The 36th meeting of the Council, which will happen through video conferencing, is also […] Read more
IEA Chief Calls on RK Singh to Discuss Clean Energy Transition Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dr. Fatih Birol, executive director of IEA called on R K Singh to discuss matters pertaining to the advancements in cleaner energy and transportation. Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) called on R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) to discuss matters […] Read more
Investments in RE Doubled Over Last 5 Years, Surpass Coal in 2018: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, investments in India’s renewable market doubled over the last five years. And at $20 billion in 2018, it surpassed coal. According to a new report, investments in India’s renewable energy market have doubled over the last five years. And at $20 billion in 2018, it surpassed the capital expenditure in […] Read more
Georgia Power Gets Approval for 2260 MW RE Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Georgia Power 2019 IRP includes energy storage projects, 2,260 MW more renewable generation by 2024, and approval of its environmental compliance strategy Georgia Power 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which was unanimously approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), includes energy storage projects, 72 percent (2,260 MW) more renewable (solar, wind and biomass) generation […] Read more
Renewable Energy From Recycling Plastics Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Researchers have found a method of recycling plastics to create carbon nanotubes, which conduct heat and electricity but also help reduce plastic waste A team of researchers from Swansea University in the UK has found a method of recycling plastics to create high value materials such as carbon nanotubes, which can not only conduct heat and […] Read more
India’s Renewable Capacity Crosses 80 GW Mark Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy capacity has crossed the 80 GW mark, which includes 29.55 GW of solar energy and 36.37 GW wind power, Parliament was informed. India’s renewable energy capacity has crossed the 80 GW mark, which includes 29.55 GW of solar energy and 36.37 GW wind power, Parliament was informed. The government has set an ambitious […] Read more
