Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Coal in the US Last Month Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February In the dead of winter, renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) sources generated more electricity than coal plants in the US in February. Specifically, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) new […] Read more
India-EU Partnership on Energy Research in RE and Smart Grids Updated On Mon, Mar 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy India-EU Flagship Call for cooperation in energy research and innovation, mainly in renewable energy and its integration in the energy system. India-European Union (EU) Flagship Call on Integrated Local Energy Systems was announced at India Smart Utility Week 2020. This partnership between Indian and the EU will help in Clean Energy and Climate and this […] Read more
Public Tenders Added 80% of Current Renewable Capacity in Latin America, Caribbean Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has found that over 80% of current renewable energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean has been driven by public tenders and auctions. On the occasion of Mexico WindPower 2020, the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published a joint report Competitive Processes for […] Read more
Financing Global Energy Transformation Through Green Bonds: IRENA Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA has highlighted green bonds as an innovative instrument that can help channel substantial global capital into renewable energy and other green assets. Despite the positive renewable energy investment trends over the past decade, annual investments in renewable energy power alone need to double until 2050 to meet climate goals. To allocate enough capital to […] Read more
After Wind, Sweden’s Wallenstam Now Invests in Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy After achieving self-sufficiency in renewable energy by investing in wind, Swedish real estate company Wallenstam is now planning to invest in solar energy. Thus, in order to evaluate the potential of installation of solar panels, the Swedish company has analyzed its entire property holdings, which is around 220 properties. Commenting on the development, Karin Mizgalski, […] Read more
Wind Energy – The Struggling Pillar of the European Green Deal: WindEurope Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Wind is a natural pillar of the European Green Deal, but the sector is struggling and Europe is at risk of losing its global leadership on wind energy. When launching the European Green Deal in December President von der Leyen described it as the EU’s new growth strategy. The Industrial Strategy to be launched by […] Read more
Longroad Energy Acquires Four California Solar Projects From First Solar Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy First Solar has announced that Longroad Energy is the acquirer of its four solar projects with a combined capacity of 160-MW in California. US-based First Solar has announced that Longroad Energy is the acquirer of its four solar projects with a combined capacity of 160-megawatts (MW) in California. Longroad Energy is a US-based renewable energy developer, […] Read more
Singapore-based Vena Energy Issues $325 Mn Green Bond Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vena Energy has announced the successful issuance of a benchmark USD 325 million (5-year 3.133 percent fixed rate) green bond offering. Vena Energy, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading independent power producers (IPP) and pure renewable energy company, has announced the successful issuance of a benchmark USD 325 million (5-year 3.133 percent fixed rate) green bond offering. […] Read more
Acciona Posts 13.7% EBITDA for Energy Business Despite 9.5% Drop in Turnover Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Spanish conglomerate group Acciona has reported its financial figures for the financial year 2019, recording a net profit of EUR 352 million in 2019 (+7.2%) Spanish conglomerate group dedicated to the development and management of infrastructure and renewable energy – Acciona has reported its financial figures for the financial year 2019, recording a net profit […] Read more
