World Bank Report on Where Sun Meets Water : Floating Solar Market Report Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Floating solar PV installations open new opportunities for scaling up solar generating capacity, especially in countries with high population density and competing uses for available land. Advantages of floating solar over land-based systems include higher energy yield, reduced evaporation, and improved water quality, among others. Combining floating solar with hydropower plants is of particular interest. […] Read more
DEWA Strengthens Strategic Partnership on Renewable Energy With Masdar Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has announced the strengthening of its strategic partnership with Masdar, on renewable and clean energy. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the strengthening of its strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), on renewable and clean energy, and the various plans and projects that support the objectives of […] Read more
WB Grant For China RE and Battery Storage Promotion Project Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase RE adoption and transition The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors have approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase the integration and utilisation of […] Read more
Adani Green Energy’s Petition Against PGCIL Dismissed by CERC Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy CERC recently heard a petition filed by Adani Green Energy against Power Grid. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently heard a petition filed by Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) against the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The case was about three of Adani’s projects – a 500 MW wind project, 1,000 MW […] Read more
RfP For Consultants To Develop Floating Solar Plants in Arabian Gulf Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has issued an RfP for appointing consultants to study, develop and construct floating solar photovoltaic plants in the Arabian Gulf. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a request for proposal (RfP) for appointing consultants to study, develop and construct floating solar photovoltaic plants in the Arabian Gulf. The RfP has been […] Read more
Iconic Sydney Opera House Chooses Solar, Wind Energy Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy On of Australia’s most iconic heritage building, Sydney Opera House will procure solar and wind energy to power its activities for the next 7 years Australia’s most iconic building Sydney Opera house has inked contracts to source wind and solar power from major projects in the state of New South Wales. Based on a power […] Read more
CERC Finalises 5th Amendment For Deviation Settlement Mechanism Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission has accepted all the proposals put forward in the draft fifth amendment of the deviation settlement mechanism regulations. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finalised the fifth amendment to its deviation settlement mechanism regulations. The CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and related matters) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2019, will come into effect from June […] Read more
Missing The Sunshine – Mini Grids in India Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the solar story develops in India, there is a part of the sector that has quietly been working and making an impact in its own way. Yes, Mini Grids and even micro grids, in the limited opportunities they have had in the country, have made a strong case for themselves. Serving areas that […] Read more
Danish Renewable Energy Infrastructure Fund Closes on $700 Mn Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) new fund, the New Markets Fund I, which will invest in renewable energy infrastructure targeting fast-growing major new economies primarily in Asia and Latin America, reached the first close of USD 700 million. “Obtaining first close commitments of USD 700m from a group of leading Nordic investors is an important proof […] Read more
