Norway Will Help Vietnam Uncover its Offshore Wind Power Potential Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen and Commercial Counsellor Arne-Kjetil Lian recently have handed over the ‘Vietnam Supply Chain Study Report’ to Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien. The 70-page report provides an overview of the entire supply chain for Vietnam’s offshore wind industry, recommendations on what Vietnam can prioritise to stimulate the […] Read more
Japanese Wind Turbine Can Harness Typhoon Energy Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy As governments and companies globally rush to install as much renewable energy capacity as possible to cut carbon emissions, areas often not suitable for solar arrays or wind farms are opening up for development with advances in technology. In Japan, a start-up called Challenergy has designed a wind turbine that works in cyclonic conditions, which typically […] Read more
Self Sustaining Off Grid Options In Remote Areas Can Lead To Technological As Well As Social Changes Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ashutosh Verma, Founder at Exalta India, a startup focused on the sustainability space has seen the market evolve from solar powered devices to a demand for EV’s today. It’s a market where his firm has tried to offer a product for each need. We spoke to him about his firm, and plans for the future. […] Read more
CERC Provides Relief To Tata Power In Dispute With PGCIL Over Open Access Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a recent judgement concerning transnational electricity trade between India and Bhutan, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) granted the petition of Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL), requesting that its power purchase agreement (PPA) with Dagachhu Hydro Power Corporation (DHPC) be considered under the Ministry of Power’s (MoP) guidelines and the Cross Border Trade […] Read more
New SiemensGamesa Turbine for Vattenfall’s Big UK Offshore Wind Farms Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has been named Nominated Preferred Supplier by Vattenfall for the 3.6 GW Norfolk offshore wind power projects in the UK. The agreement includes the potential deployment of the new SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbines and a multi-year service agreement. Located between 47 – 72 km off the English east coast, the agreement […] Read more
Shell, Baker Hughes Partner on Net-zero Targets & Solutions Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Oil major Royal Dutch Shell’s clean energy unit will provide renewable energy credits (REC) to oilfield firm Baker Hughes’ facilities in United States for a two-year period, the companies said on Wednesday. Baker Hughes will provide low-carbon technology solutions for Shell’s LNG fleet. The RECs are tradable instruments substantiating that electricity has been generated from renewable […] Read more
Key APTEL Order Overturns CERC On REC Pricing Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order that will have a major impact on the return of REC trading and pricing, the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) has set aside the order of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) with regards to pricing of REC’s. The root of the issue was the decision by CERC to set the floor […] Read more
ISA Fills The Gaps, With US as 101st Member, Tie-Up With Nordic Countries For Funding Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has seen hectic activity at Glasgow, during the COP 26 summit. The latest announcements from the largest multilateral organisation in recent years is the induction of the United States as a member country, the 101st to do so. John Kerry U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate announced at the UNFCCC […] Read more
Joe Doucet’s ‘Wind Turbine Wall’ is Both Art & Utility Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Can the power of art help power our homes? While most wind power plants today are located on expansive hills and coastlines or even found floating on water bodies, the idea of installing wind turbines in our homes, in our backyards no less, would seem to conflict with our sense of both home décor and […] Read more
