Solving Permission Issues key to Post Pandemic Green Recovery in Italy: WindEurope Updated On Tue, May 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The European Union’s 2018 Renewable Energy Directive demands that the Member States simplify and shorten their permitting processes. Italy has the 5th largest amount of installed wind energy capacity in Europe. In its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), the country aims at almost doubling its installed wind power capacity. The NECP plans […] Read more
SCE Signs 7 Contracts for 770 MW of Battery Energy Storage Capacity Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy SCE has signed seven contracts totaling 770 MW of battery-based energy storage resources to help enhance California’s electric system reliability needs. Southern California Edison (SCE) has announced that it has signed seven contracts totaling 770 megawatts (MW) of battery-based energy storage resources to help enhance the region’s electric system reliability needs. The recently conducted solicitation […] Read more
EDF, Alliant Energy Commissions 200 MW Wind Project in Iowa Updated On Sat, May 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Independent Power Producer (IPP) EDF Renewables and public utility company Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company has successfully commissioned 200 MW Golden Plains wind power plant in Iowa. This project is now delivering clean electricity to Iowa customers and is located in Winnebago and Kossuth counties in the north-central region of Iowa. Also, this wind project has invested […] Read more
Dominion Energy Quadruples RE and Storage in Resource Plan Updated On Sat, May 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Dominion Energy Virginia has quadrupled the amount of solar and wind generation in its 15-year, long-term integrated resource plan (IRP). In just one year, Dominion Energy Virginia has quadrupled the amount of solar and wind generation in its 15-year, long-term integrated resource plan (IRP). The increase is driven, in part, by Governor Ralph Northam’s executive order on […] Read more
Plummeting Energy Demand to Result in Record Decline in Carbon Emissions: IEA Updated On Fri, May 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system with a 6 percent drop in global power demand predicted for this year. A new report has highlighted that the COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system in more than seven decades, with the drop in demand this year […] Read more
SK Innovation Increases Investment in US EV Battery Business to $2.5 Bn Updated On Fri, May 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy SK Innovation has announced that it plans for additional investment in its US battery business, to fund the start of construction of a 2nd EV battery plant. South Korea-based SK Innovation has announced that it plans for additional investment in its US battery business, following approval by its Board of Directors to fund the start of construction of a […] Read more
Govt Needs to Extend Incentives for Domestic Manufacturing, Exploit Skilled Manpower: Jaideep N. Malaviya Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The glass components like vacuum tubes or curved mirrors are largely imported being specialised. India’s solar thermal market is steady hence gives confidence for “Make in India”. However, government needs to extend incentives for manufacturing and exploit the domestic skilled human resources. In short “Opportunities Infinite but Challenges Many Ahead”, believes Jaideep N. Malaviya, Secretary […] Read more
All 102 Turbines Installed at 714 MW East Anglia ONE Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy ScottishPower Renewables and Macquarie’s GIG have successfully installed every one of the 102 turbines on the 714 MW East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm ScottishPower Renewables and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) have announced that they have successfully installed every one of the 102 turbines on the 714 MW East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm – […] Read more
IRENA’s Coalition for Action Calls for Green Recovery Based on Renewables Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy As COVID-19 rapidly devastates communities and livelihoods, effective response measures are urgently needed to address the immediate as well as the longer-term impacts of the crisis. Over 100 leading players in renewable energy, gathered under the IRENA Coalition for Action, have come together in a joint call for action, putting forward concrete recommendations on how governments can ensure […] Read more