Alternus Energy Acquires 11.75 MW Solar Park in Netherlands Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Alternus Energy has acquired Zonepark Rilland and its 11.75 MW solar PV power plant in the Netherlands from Coöperatie Unisun Energy for EUR 10.5 million Alternus Energy, a global renewable energy company, has announced the acquisition of Zonepark Rilland B.V. and its 11.75 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Rilland, the Netherlands, from […] Read more
Can Surplus Renewables Production in West Rajasthan Build A Big Battery? Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2017, when Tesla set out to make the 129 MW lithium ion based battery installation in Australia at the Hornsdale Wind Farm, many people scoffed at its usefulness. However, it proved its role as a load balancer to stabilize the grid in case of sudden drops in power generation elsewhere. So much so […] Read more
The Most Read of 2019 on Saur Energy. What You Want Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy As 2019 rolls to a close, for us at SaurEnergy.com, it’s easily been our best year ever. With 3275 stories done during the year, we ramped up coverage by over 50 percent, when it comes to comparisons with 2018. The results have been there for all to see. Be it reach, engagement or sheer number […] Read more
Vestas Secures 252 MW Turbine Order for 3 Wind Energy Projects in Russia Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has been awarded an order for 252 MW for three wind energy projects in Russia from WEDF. The projects will comprise of 60 wind turbines. Vestas has announced that it has been awarded an order for 252 MW for three wind energy projects in Russia from WEDF (Wind Energy Development Fund), a joint investment […] Read more
Railways to Give up Land for 500 MW Solar Plants to Meet Energy Needs Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The railways will offer its vacant land to install 500 MW solar power plants to meet its energy needs, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav has said. The railways will offer its vacant land to install 500-megawatt solar power plants to meet its energy needs, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav has said. This is in addition to the railways’ aim of […] Read more
IRENA Report on Renewables for Refugee Settlements Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Refugees and displaced people mostly depend on the energy that is unsustainable and can harm their health and well-being. Sustainable energy based on renewables, in contrast, bridges the gap between humanitarian response and development, enhancing the well-being of displaced people and communities. This study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), prepared in collaboration with […] Read more
WWF India Report on Global Corporate Renewable Power Procurement Models: Lessons for India Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy In India, commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers utilise 51 percent of the total generated power. Of this, a mere 3 percent is from renewable energy. A new WWF-India report, ‘Global Corporate Renewable Power Procurement Models: Lessons for India’ reviews the progress made by C&I consumers globally and in India for renewable power procurement, and highlights […] Read more
Cabinet Approves MoU With Saudi Arabia for Cooperation in Renewables Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between MNRE and Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Renewables The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the […] Read more
IFC Invests in BT Leasing to Boost Sustainable Energy Finance in Romania Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC is providing EUR 18.5 million in financing to BT Leasing to increase access to finance for SMEs and sustainable energy projects in Romania The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is providing EUR 18.5 million in financing to BT Leasing Transilvania to increase access to finance for small and […] Read more