Indonesia to Build Solar Projects on Erstwhile Mine Sites Updated On Fri, Sep 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Indonesian coal miner PT Bukit Asam plans to build three solar power projects on former mine sites as part of its expansion into renewable energy, the company’s chief executive Suryo has been quoted as saying in media reports. State-controlled Bukit Asam has reserved land in West Sumatra, South Sumatra and East Kalimantan provinces, with the […] Read more
Cheaper Land On Agenda For US Admin For Solar and Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Cheaper access to land for solar and wind projects has become a key tool for the US administration of President Joe Biden to drive growth in solar and wind capacity. With renewable energy a key pillar of the ‘green new deal’ to reduce emissions and decarbonise the US economy, the issues assumes significance at a […] Read more
Thiruvananthapuram to Get Solar Plants at Key City Locales Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL) and its Smart Mission initiative are implementing solar power plant projects at important establishments in the capital city, including the Legislative Assembly Complex, in order to propagate sustainable technology. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 3.2 crores and it is expected to generate 607-kilowatt power. Officials believe […] Read more
Direct Supply of Solar Power to Railways Can Save 7 Mt Carbon: Study Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railways lines, without the need to connect via the grid, would save almost seven million tons of carbon a year whilst also powering at least one in four train on the national network on competitive terms, a new study by Delhi-based Climate Trends and UK-based green tech […] Read more
Australia, Where Rooftop Solar Could Meet 77% Of Power Demand By 2026 Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In recent time, Australia — one of the sunniest places on the planet — has emerged as a world leader in the rooftop solar market. As of now, households have installed 14 GW of solar panels. By 2025, this figure is set to increase by 8.9 GW. The reasons for this expansion include the subsidies offered, […] Read more
Azure Power Q1 Results. 7% QoQ Growth, Back Into Profits Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Azure Power, one of the leading solar power developers from India, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has announced its Q1 results. The Firm had the following key highlights to showcase: Megawatts (“MW”) Operating* were 2,052 MWs, as of June 30, 2021, an increase of 23% over June 30, 2020. Operating, Contracted & Awarded […] Read more
New Green Standards Proposed for Power Gen Companies in Singapore Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy In order to reduce its carbon footprint, Singapore has proposed new green standards for power generation companies operating in the country. The country currently relies on natural gas — a fossil fuel — to fulfil over 95% of its energy needs. However, in April this year, the island nation achieved its target for the year […] Read more
South Africa’s Eskom Plans $7.2 B Investment in Wind & Solar Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy South African electricity public utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is planning to invest 106 billion rand, or $7.2 billion, in wind and solar power by the end of the decade. Eskom, which accounts for two-fifths of the nation’s greenhouse gas output, may execute its plan either independently or through a partnership. A few months ago, South […] Read more
Tripura Joins The List for Rooftop Solar Additions in 2021-22 With 1 MW tender Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy North Eastern state of Tripura has also stepped up efforts to add solar capacity with a fresh tender for residential rooftop solar. The region has seen low solar progress until now, with the largest state Assam the only one with a solar project of over 50 MW, in the form of the upcoming 70 MW […] Read more