SECI Issues Bids For 4 GW Offshore Wind Projects Near Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for the development of offshore wind energy of a total capacity of 4 GW. The bids invited are for four blocks of 1 GW each on an open access basis, for the development of offshore wind power projects off the coast of Tamil Nadu, through […] Read more
China To Hold 80% Wind Deployment In Asia-Pacific In Five Years: Report Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by Wood Mackenzie on the renewable energy growth in Asia Pacific market stated, “Despite short-term hurdles such as cost inflation, construction delays and higher interest rates, the economics of offshore wind are improving strongly in the late 2020s. It’s supporting a strong future for the technology in Asia Pacific markets.” The Wood […] Read more
Global Clean Energy Investment Jumps 17%, Hits $1.8 Trillion: BloombergNEF Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report on Energy Transition published by energy think tank BloombergNEF said that the global investment in the low-carbon energy transition surged 17% in 2023, reaching $1.77 trillion. The report titled, ‘Energy Transition Investment Trends 2024 ‘, said that this number is a new record level of annual investment and demonstrates the resilience of […] Read more
BUDGET: FM Announces Support For RTS, Offshore Wind and EV Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2024 today. Speaking in Lok Sabha, the finance minister discussed the recently announced Pradhan Mantri (PM) Suryodaya Scheme. On January 22, PM Narendra Modi announced the connection of one crore households with rooftop solar. In her budget speech, the finance minister talked about the savings of […] Read more
NHPC Invites Bid for 1200 MW Wind Plant in Central, South India Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian public sector hydropower company NHPC has invited bids for wind power projects for a contracted capacity of 1200MW from Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected Wind Power Projects under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) that will be conducted online. The last date for the submission of the bid is 28th February 2024 and the opening […] Read more
Statkraft To Initiate 3GW Renewable Energy Projects in Ireland by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Europe-based renewable energy company Statkraft has announced its plans to roll out 3000MW of renewable energy projects in Ireland by 2030. These projects will also include a 500MW North Irish Sea Array (NISA) offshore wind project. The 3000MW projects by Statkraft include 1500MW projects that were completed recently or whose construction is underway, a 330MW […] Read more
Amazon Signs Pact With ENGIE To Procure 473MW RE From Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Amazon signed a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with ENGIE, increasing its output share from Ocean Winds’ Moray West offshore wind farm. The agreement would bring Scotland’s total renewable energy capacity operational this year to 473MW when the site becomes operational later this year. ENGIE stated, “This is enough energy to power more than 650,000 […] Read more
GE Vernova Bags 1.4-GW Australian Wind Project For Turbine Supply Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Onshore Wind business of GE Vernova has confirmed the signing of a strategic framework agreement with Australian RE player Squadron Energy for 1.4 GW of onshore wind projects in New South Wales, Australia. The construction of the Uungala Wind Farm has already begun. The agreement was received in the fourth quarter of 2023 and thereafter […] Read more
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity To Reach 54% By 2047: NREL Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the United States (US)-based organization National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) anticipated an increase in the share of renewable energy (RE) generation from wind and solar in India to reach 54 percent by 2047. The NREL report evaluated, “In the base scenario, investments in battery storage are economic in 2030 is expected […] Read more
