The Woodmac Weekly Update on Renewable Energy Worldwide Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In the third of its weekly updates for the global renewables industry, Wood Mackenzie, the global research firm has shared its report for the week ending April 20. Solar and storage expected to see ~20% coronavirus impact compared to base case. Onshore wind impact is more muted in near-term, but cascading supply chain and construction […] Read more
Renewable Energy can Support Resilient and Equitable Recovery: IRENA Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Advancing the renewable-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, IRENA has revealed. Advancing the renewable-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, creating millions of jobs and improving human welfare by 2050, the first Global Renewables Outlook released by the […] Read more
Draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Out. Renewables in Focus Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy True to the promise made last week, the Power Ministry has released the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 on 17.4.2020. The draft has given stakeholders 21 days in which to send in their suggestions. The act is of particular significance for the renewable sector, as it promises to tighten up enforcement of orders made […] Read more
IRENA, African Union to Advance Renewable Energy in Response to COVID-19 Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The African Union and the IRENA have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to COVID-19. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced that they have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to COVID-19. […] Read more
Subsidies for Renewables in India Dropped 35% From FY17 to FY19: Report Updated On Fri, Apr 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new study, the renewables subsidies in India fell 35 percent from FY17 to FY19, while its oil and gas subsidies increased by 65 percent. The renewables subsidies in India fell 35 percent from FY17 to FY19, while its oil and gas subsidies increased by 65 percent according to a new study entitled […] Read more
Reinvest 2020, BCD, Mfg. And More- Highlights from MNRE-USISPF Webinar Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a Webinar organised late yesterday evening by the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), participants got dollops of reassurance, and an insight into the future for renewable energy in India, including manufacturing, as India’s MNRE sees it, with inputs from key industry leaders. You can read an earlier report on on key issues highlighted […] Read more
Europe saw EUR 19 bn of new Wind Farm Investments Confirmed in 2019 Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Europe saw EUR 19 billion of new wind farm investments confirmed in 2019, off which EUR 13 billion went towards onshore wind energy projects. According to a new report, Europe saw EUR 19 billion of new wind farm investments confirmed in 2019. A further EUR 33 billion was invested in the refinancing of wind farms, […] Read more
Large, Attractive And Safe. MNRE Secy’s Spirited Pitch for RE in India Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the MNRE, momentum for India’s ambitious renewable push will never be allowed to flag. Even at the time of COVID-19 pandemic. That was the message from Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), at a webinar tonite involving Sumant Sinha, Founder and CMD, ReNew Power, Nolty Theriot, Senior Vice President, Government […] Read more
WoodMac’s Weekly Roundup: Covid-19 Impact on Power, RE Industry Globally Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the leading research and consultancy group, Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has provided its weekly analysis on the impact of coronavirus on the power and renewable energy industry globally. As per the report preliminary findings, solar and storage are expected to see ~20 percent coronavirus impact as compared to the base case. Whereas onshore wind […] Read more