BNEF Report on REN21 Renewables 2019 Global Status Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The dip in investment in 2018 can be partly attributed to falling technology costs in solar photovoltaics, which meant that the required capacity could be secured at a lower cost and slowdown in PV installations in China. Global investment in renewable energy has hit $288.9 billion in 2018, with the amount spent on new capacity […] Read more
Duke Energy’s 150 MW Solar Plant in California Begins Operation Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Duke Energy Renewables has announced that its 150 MW North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California, has begun commercial operation. Duke Energy Renewables (DER), a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has announced that its 150-megawatt (MW) North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California, has begun commercial operation. It is the largest solar project in the company’s fleet. “North Rosamond is a […] Read more
UNDP and IRENA to Accelerate Low-Carbon Energy Transition Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy UNDP and IRENA announced a global partnership to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced a global partnership to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition and offer concrete steps to achieve sustainable development. Under the cooperation, the organizations will explore joint initiatives aimed […] Read more
Target Commits to Sourcing 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030 Updated On Sat, Jun 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Target Corporation, the eighth-largest retailer in the US plans to source 100 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2030. Target Corporation, the eighth-largest retailer in the United States has announced its plans to source 100 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2030. The goal will apply to […] Read more
Adani Green Energy Raises Rs 402 crore Through Offer For Sale Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy has offloaded roughly 6% stake and raises Rs 402 cr capital through OFS Adani Green Energy on Friday said that it has raised around Rs 402 crore through sale of 9.35 crore shares by promoters for maintaining minimum public shareholding norms. Under the norms, at least 25 percent of the equity should […] Read more
World Bank Report on Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2019 Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2019 shows that despite the progress, reaching the remaining unserved people, including those connected to frail and overburdened urban grids, as well as displaced people, and hard-to-reach locations, will be challenging. An estimated 650 million people will be left without electricity access in 2030. The report tracks global, regional […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Commissions Heat-Based Energy Storage Project Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has begun operation of its electric thermal energy storage system, to store large quantities of energy cost-effectively Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has begun operation of its electric thermal energy storage system (ETES). The innovative storage technology makes it possible to store large quantities of energy cost-effectively and thus decouple electricity […] Read more
Global Action Needed to Scale Up Hydrogen For a Clean & Secure Energy Future Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The world has an important opportunity to tap into the vast potential of hydrogen to become a critical part of a more sustainable and secure energy future, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed in a major new report. The in-depth study, which analyses hydrogen’s current state of play and offers guidance on its future […] Read more
R K Singh Pushes For Clean Energy in Meeting With Gencos Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy R K Singh recently held a meeting to address implementation issues regarding thermal power stations to reduce emissions and made a case for clean energy. Re-elected Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister, R K Singh, recently held a meeting to address implementation issues regarding the mechanism for providing flexibility in generation and scheduling of […] Read more