US DOE Grants $28 Million For Wind Energy R&D Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced the selection of 13 projects to receive a total of USD 28 million to advance R&D in wind energy nationwide. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of 13 projects to receive a total of USD 28 million to advance research and development (R&D) in wind energy […] Read more
China Playing Catch-up in Offshore Wind Technology: GWEC Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new analysis has revealed that while China is dominating in the supply of offshore turbines, it is still playing catch-up in terms of technology In 2018, 11 manufacturers installed 735 units of offshore wind turbines globally, totalling 3,693 MW of capacity, and six out of these top ten suppliers are from China. The firms […] Read more
EDP Renewables Gets PPA for 490 MW in Colombia Auctions Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDP Renewables has secured two 15-year PPA at the recent renewable auction organised by the Colombian Government. EDP Renewables (EDPR) a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has secured two 15-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) at the recent renewable auction organised by the Colombian Government. […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Storage Subsidies. With or Without Renewables? Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to three scientists who have played a key role in the development and commercialisation of Lithium storage batteries, is a true indicator of the critical role of storage today. More so at a large scale now. The changes happening on the Energy storage subsidy front in the […] Read more
Growth of Renewables Could Boost Green Hydrogen Production: Report Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The production of green hydrogen could compete with fossil fuel-based hydrogen by 2030 in certain countries, should power prices for renewables reach USD 30 per MWh A new report has revealed that the production of green hydrogen could compete with fossil fuel-based hydrogen by 2030 in Australia, Germany and Japan, should power prices for renewables reach USD […] Read more
EV Connect Secures $12 mn in Funding Led by Japan’s Mitsui Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy EV Connect, which has developed cloud-based solutions to expand the world’s EV charging ecosystem, has secured USD 12 million in funding led by Mitsui EV Connect has announced that it has closed a USD 12 million Series B funding round. Lead investors, Mitsui and Ecosystem Integrity Fund, are joined by other venture investors to support […] Read more
100 Percent Renewable Energy Deal Struck for Sydney Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy A new agreement will ensure all City of Sydney operations, including depots, buildings, and the Town Hall, will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy A new agreement with innovative energy company Flow Power will ensure all City of Sydney operations, including pools, sports fields, depots and buildings, including the historic Sydney Town Hall, will […] Read more
EBRD Invests €18 mn in Terna Energy’s Green Bond Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy EBRD will provide Terna Energy with a EUR 18 million investment in the Greek company’s successful issuance of a seven-year EUR 150 million green bond. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that in an attempt to step up its efforts to support renewables in Greece, it will provide Terna Energy with […] Read more
