Offshore Wind Pipeline in Asia-Pacific Excluding China Exceeds 5 GW Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report outlines the offshore wind energy pipeline for four key markets in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the key factors for growth. With a supportive policy framework in place and over 5 gigawatts (GW) of approved projects pipeline that will come online as early as 2025, Taiwan is expected to connect upwards of […] Read more
Full Electrification of Railways in Next 4 Years: Piyush Goyal Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Union Minister Piyush Goyal has informed that a target has been set for full electrification of Indian railways within the next four years. “Railways is continuously increasing electrification for a better, pollution-free future. The target of electrification of the entire railway in the next 3-4 years has been set, making it the world’s first carbon emission-free railway, along […] Read more
Petronas On-Track to Build Effective Biz Ecosystem in India: Rizan Ismail Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy With an aim to tap the demand for energy, power and consumer goods in India, Malaysia-based Petroliam NasionalBerhad (Petronas) is ramping up efforts to strengthen footprints in the country. With more than 20 years of strategic partnerships covering 6 business segments in India, Rizan Ismail, Chairman of Petronas Energy (India) Pvt Ltd, said “Petronas is […] Read more
Acciona to Supply 173 GWh Renewable Electricity to Vidrala in Portugal Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Acciona has signed a contract with Vidrala to supply renewable electricity to its 2 glass container plants in Portugal, for an estimated capacity of 173 GWh Acciona has signed a contract with the Vidrala group to supply electricity of renewable origin in 2020 to its two glass container plants in Portugal, for an estimated volume […] Read more
Europe to Lead RE Cost Reductions for Offshore Wind Through 2028 Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The levelised cost of energy (LCOE) in Europe for bottom-fixed offshore wind will fall from an average of USD 133/MWh in 2019 to USD 51/MWh in 2028 Europe’s levelised cost of energy (LCOE) for bottom-fixed offshore wind will fall from an average of USD 133/MWh in 2019 to USD 51/MWh in 2028, according to new […] Read more
Milestone: Ørsted Inaugurated Taiwan’s First Commercial Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy This 128 MW wind power plant is a joint venture (JV) between Ørsted, Japan’s JERA, financial services provider Macquarie Capital and Taiwan-based Swancor with shareholding of 35 percent, 32.5 percent, 25 percent and 7.5 percent respectively. Danish power company Ørsted has officially inaugurated the Taiwan’s first commercial offshore wind farm named Formosa 1. The commissioning […] Read more
Vestas Secures 103 MW Order and EPC Contract in New Zealand Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has signed a 103 MW engineering, procurement, and construction contract with New Zealand-based electricity generator and retailer Mercury. Vestas has signed a 103 MW engineering, procurement, and construction contract with New Zealand-based electricity generator and retailer Mercury. The deal will extend Mercury’s Turitea Wind Farm from 119 MW to 222 MW, improving the cost […] Read more
Pakistan Signs Deal for 560 MW of new Wind Energy Capacity Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Pakistan through its AEDB has signed implementation agreements with 11 wind IPPs for 560 MW of new wind energy capacity to serve the Pakistan grid. In the efforts to achieve greater energy security, the Government of Pakistan through it’s Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) has signed implementation agreements and guarantees direct agreements with 11 wind […] Read more
Tariff Relief For Welspun, NSEFI Through APTEL in Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), the final authority, other than the Supreme Court, for adjudicating on power-related issues, has provided relief to Welspun Renewables Energy Private Limited, in its appeal against an order of the TNERC. (Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission) with the TANGEDCO as co-respondent. The TNERC order was passed on 28th March […] Read more