Climate Risk for Renewable Energy Projects & Parametric Insurance Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Amidst the global conversation on climate change, the renewable energy sector finds itself at a critical juncture. As we grapple with shifting weather patterns and rising temperatures, the sector faces significant challenges in maintaining its infrastructure and ensuring operational efficiency. Research suggests a 12% reduction in wind turbine capacity by the century’s end, and a […] Read more
News Brief May 29 – ib vogt, Gransolar Group, Recurrent Energy Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy ib vogt completes 40 MWp solar power project in Poland International solar developer ib vogt has reached PAC (Provisional Acceptance Certification) for a 40 MWp solar PV project in Ziębice, Poland. The project has been delivering clean solar energy to the grid since December 2023 and passed all testing and requirements to commence full operation […] Read more
Green Energy To Outpace Fossil Fuel In Middle-East By 2040: Rystad Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewables capacity in the Middle East is set to soar in the coming years, with green energy sources outpacing fossil fuel usage in the power sector by 2040, according to Rystad Energy’s latest research. Solar photovoltaic (PV) is expected to emerge as the predominant source, accounting for more than half of the region’s power supply […] Read more
Hitachi Energy To Build HVDC Link To Connect Tasmania To Mainland Grid In Australia Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) has selected Hitachi Energy to supply a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) project, which will augment the connection between mainland Australia and Tasmania’s grid. The approximately 345-kilometer cable route HVDC system will enable the flow of renewable power in both directions between the Victorian and Tasmanian states. For the first time […] Read more
Top 5 Reasons Why the US is Poised To Make An Impact in Energy Storage Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In the race towards a sustainable future, battery technology is emerging as a critical component. Batteries are vital for the renewable energy revolution, essential for the functioning of electric vehicles (EVs), and pivotal for energy storage systems that stabilize power grids. For years, China has held a dominant position in the global battery market, but […] Read more
News Briefs May 22 – KKR Funds Origis Energy, Motovolt, Cleanleaf Energy Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Cleanleaf Energy Secures O&M Contracts for 350 MW Solar Projects in Georgia and Pennsylvania New agreements to supply operations and maintenance (O&M) services for utility-scale solar projects totaling 350 MW in Georgia and Pennsylvania have been announced by Cleanleaf Energy, formerly known as Borrego O&M. Heelstone Renewable Energy is the owner of these projects, which […] Read more
AI’s Growing Energy Footprint: The Hidden Cost of Our Digital Future Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy It’s time to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its possible impact on the environment. Convenient as it may be, AI is an energy hog. A single ChatGPT query requires 2.9 watt-hours of electricity, compared with 0.3 watt-hours for a Google search, according to the International Energy Agency. At present, data centers worldwide consume 1-2% […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains: A Guide to Green Power Trading Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world has witnessed exponential growth in the renewable energy sector, particularly over the last decade, as the importance of renewable energy has become common knowledge. According to one IRENA report, 2023 set a new record in renewables deployment in the power sector by reaching a total capacity of 3,870 Gigawatts (GW) globally. Furthermore, renewables […] Read more
Australia’s Origin Energy To Establish 2 GWh Battery In Queensland Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Origin Energy has filed an environmental study with the Australian government for the construction of a new 500 MW/2,000 MWh battery energy storage facility to be developed near Kogan, approximately 40 km west of Dalby in Queensland’s Darling Downs region. The largest combined cycle gas-fired power plant in Australia, the 630 MW Darling Downs power […] Read more
