MNRE holds ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders of Renewable Energy (RE) sector Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Various issues pertaining to Renewable Energy (RE) sector discussed during the meet Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders of Renewable Energy sector here today. The ‘Baithak’ (meet) was chaired by Secretary, MNRE, Shri Anand Kumar and saw good participation from Renewable Energy (RE) sector including the representatives of […] Read more
Renewable Capacity Growth Dips in 2018 After 20 Year Expansion: Report Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy 2018 was the first time since 2001 that growth in renewable power capacity failed to increase year on year, a new report has revealed. New net capacity from solar PV, wind, hydro, bioenergy, and other renewable power sources increased by about 180 Gigawatts (GW) in 2018, the same as the previous year, according to the […] Read more
Renewable Energy Output Exceeds Coal in US for the First Time Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy IEEFA says the renewable energy sector, which includes hydro, biomass, wind, solar, and geothermal energy, is expected to produce more electricity in the US than coal in both April and in May of this year. According to the EIA’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, coal-fired power plants only accounted for 20 percent of total U.S. electricity […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Biz Shines Again; EBITDA Up 35% in Q4 Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy During the quarter, the Mumbai-headquartered company’s profit after tax (PAT) before exceptional items stood at Rs 259 crore, as against Rs 118 crore. Utility giant Tata Power’s renewable energy business again unveiled a significant growth during the fourth quarter of FY19, as it’s consolidated EBITDA surged 35 per cent to Rs 1,879 crore, mainly driven by […] Read more
Duke Energy Shows Cleaner Energy Mix is Affordable in Annual Report Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has revealed that it continues to generate cleaner energy at prices below the national average for its 7.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers. Duke Energy, an electric power holding company based in Charlotte, North Carolina has issued its latest (13th) Annual Sustainability Report – a report card on the company’s progress at […] Read more
European Commission Approves EUR 385 Mn Support For RE Transition in Lithuania Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The scheme will contribute to Lithuania’s transition to low carbon and environmentally sustainable energy supply, in line with the EU environmental objectives and our state aid rules. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources in Lithuania. The measure, open to all types […] Read more
ADB Approves $100 Mn Facility For Renewable Power Projects in Pacific Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an umbrella facility of up to $100 million which will provide financing support including loans, guarantees, and letters of credit to overcome constraints to private sector investment in renewable power projects in Pacific island countries. The ‘Pacific Renewable Energy Program’ will support an estimated 5 separate renewable energy projects in […] Read more
India’s Renewable Push On Track Despite 2018/19 Blip Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy IEEFA’s briefing note, India’s electricity sector transition still on track despite a weak FY2018/19, projects renewable additions through 2021/22 based on the auction and tender activities during the past 18 months. The 2018-19 financial year turned out to be a sluggish year for both the renewable as well as thermal sectors in India in terms of increased […] Read more
Iberdrola Posts First Quarter Profit Increase of 15 Percent Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The group is moving forward with 4,100 new MW of capacity scheduled for 2019, which will increase annual production by 13%, and another 8,800 MW between 2020 and 2022. Spanish public multinational electric utility company, Iberdrola recently issued its first quarter financial results. Obtaining a net profit of €963.9 million in the first three months, […] Read more