Europe Proposes to Have 60 GW Offshore Wind Capacity by 2030, 300 GW by 2050 Updated On Mon, Nov 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The EC proposes to increase the offshore wind capacity in Europe from its current level of 12 GW to at least 60 GW by 2030 and to 300 GW by 2050. To help meet the EU’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050, the European Commission recently presented the EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy. The […] Read more
Boralex Becomes the Sole Owner of 3 Quebec Wind Farms, with 296 MW Capacity Updated On Mon, Nov 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Boralex Inc has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the full 49% equity stake held by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) in 3 wind farms in Quebec, already 51% owned by Boralex. CDPQ’s 49% equity stake represents 145 MW net installed capacity and the three wind […] Read more
REPORT: Energy Efficiency Led US Energy Job Growth in 2019 and is a Best Bet to Lead Sector’s Recovery in 2021 Updated On Sat, Nov 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Energy efficiency — which led U.S. energy-sector job growth in 2019, growing to employ nearly 2.4 million Americans before the pandemic-fueled crisis — is a best bet to drive the energy sector’s recovery in 2021, according to a new analysis released today by E4TheFuture and the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs). Energy efficiency employed 28% of all […] Read more
APTEL Reinstates Tariff of ₹4.50/kWh for Five Karnataka Wind Generators Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) granted relief to five wind generators after in Karnataka after the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) had issued an order which had reduced the generic tariff to ₹3.74 per kWh for wind projects commissioned before September 2017. It was declared that the tariff of Rs. 4.50 per kwh determined […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Feedback On Roadmap For Wind-Solar Hybrids Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy On November 13, the MNRE uploaded a concept note for hybrid wind-solar energy projects on its site, with a request for feedback and comments by November 28. Using sites identified with the help of the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), the concept note seeks to address a key issue/s that have come up with […] Read more
Eni and HitecVision new Renewable Energy JV “Vårgrønn” in Norway Updated On Thu, Nov 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy The new joint venture will focus on renewable energy projects The global energy company Eni and the Norwegian energy entrepreneur and investor HitecVision have announced today the establishment of a new joint venture company, Vårgrønn, with the aim of developing new green energy projects in Norway and the Nordic market. The Vårgrønn JV, which marks […] Read more
Investment Firm TRIG Acquires Stake in 714 MW East Anglia One Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Nov 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy TRIG, a London-listed investment company, will acquire a 14.3 percent stake in the 714 MW East Anglia One offshore wind farm from GIG. The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited (TRIG), a London-listed investment company advised by InfraRed Capital Partners and RES, has announced that it has exchanged contracts to acquire a 14.3 percent indirect equity interest/ […] Read more
New Solar Energy Plan for Bangladesh Provides Solutions for Energy Security, Rising Costs Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy A shift in focus to renewables would help to reduce the need for power subsidies or tariff increases A new National Solar Energy Action Plan that has reportedly been drafted by SREDA – the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority – could be a significant and timely turnaround in Bangladesh’s renewable energy ambition. The report is coming […] Read more
Inox Wind Approves Allotment of Rs 199 Cr NCDs to Investors Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Inox Wind has confirmed that a committee of its board has approved the allotment of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth Rs 199 crore to identified investors Inox Wind has confirmed that a committee of its board has approved the allotment of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth Rs 199 crore to identified investors. The firm announced that Board […] Read more