South Africa Secures 975 MW of Solar Energy PPAs in 5th Tender Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy South Africa seems to be gaining speed on renewables. The country has authorized power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a capacity of 975 MW of renewable energy projects under the ongoing Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The official statement of the government read, “Bid Window 6 asked for new generation capacity of 4,200 […] Read more
NIIFL Signs Agreement with Tamil Nadu for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIFL) has announced that it has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB) to attract investment in infrastructure development in the southern state. This will also include attracting commercial capital in the renewable energy sector. The State Government of Tamil Nadu has set up […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Announces 10 New Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is mulling over the development of 10 new renewable energy projects in the country. According to reports, the new RE projects are aimed at enhancing the power generated from solar and wind sources and further reducing the use of fossil fuels – especially oil – to generate electricity. The new […] Read more
Mainstream, Ocean Winds, Statkraft Collaborate with Aker Solutions for Floating Wind Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy company Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft have signed an MoU with Aker Solutions, in Norway to collaborate on offshore wind at Utsira Nord. The official statement held that Mainstream, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are in a consortium to pursue an application to develop floating wind power at the Utsira Nord […] Read more
Denmark’s Vestas to Supply Turbines for 236 MW Wind Project in Finland Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global wind energy player Vestas has announced that it has received a 236-MW order from Suomen Hyötytuuli Oy, a long-term client from Pori, to power the Siikajoki wind project in North Ostrobothnia in Finland. The official statement of Vestas held that the order consists of 38 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and includes supply, installation, and […] Read more
Netherlands Looking to Tender its Largest Offshore Wind Power Projects Next Year Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Netherlands is expediting to expand the renewable energy development in a bid to end fossil fuel imports from Russia and decarbonize its economy. In a latest key development, the Netherlands’ Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) has said that it is working on plans to amalgamate the first four offshore wind energy […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Poised to Add 25 GW Wind Capacity by 2030: GWEC Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy As per a report by Global Wind Energy Capacity Council (GWEC), Tamil Nadu has the potential to add 25 GW of new wind capacity by 2030. With an existing installed capacity of close to 9 GW, the state does have plans in the pipeline for a further 13 GW already by 2030. The roadmap developed […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing Seeks A China Fix As Regions Push For Energy Security Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturing, until now synonymous with giant factories in China is now finding its roots in several new hotspots worldwide. Initiatives to boost solar manufacturing are being taken worldwide as the world has accelerated the efforts to shift to renewables in a bid to move toward a sustainable future. Notably, over the last decade, the […] Read more
Greenko Bags NTPC’s 3000 MWh Energy Storage Project Tender Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Greenko Energies has emerged as the lowest bidder by a significant margin for NTPC Renewable Energy’s auction to set up interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected energy storage systems of 3,000 MWh capacity with a minimum of 500 MW capacity to be installed anywhere across India. Greenko won the entire capacity by quoting Rs 27.9 lakh /MWh/year, […] Read more