Facebook Green Energy Goals Speeding Transition in New Mexico: IEEFA Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Construction of a major Facebook data center in New Mexico has lifted the local economy and accelerated the state’s transition toward renewable electricity Construction of a major Facebook data center in Los Lunas, New Mexico, has lifted the local economy and accelerated the state’s transition toward renewable-powered electricity, concludes a report published recently by the Institute […] Read more
Mexican Govt Blames COVID-19 for Seizing Renewables Energy Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Mexican government has cited the coronavirus pandemic as a justification for new rules that will reduce the role of renewable energy in the energy mix The Mexican government has cited the coronavirus pandemic as a justification for new rules that will reduce the role of renewable energy like solar and wind power, granting a […] Read more
Grid (In) Stability in Focus At Accenture’s Digitally Able Grid Survey Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than nine in 10 executives (95%) believe that climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions has been a contributing factor to increased extreme weather events that their electricity networks have experienced over the past 10 years, according to new research from Accenture. In addition, 90% believe an expected rise in severe weather poses an […] Read more
The Power Minister and Power Honchos In Virtual Open House. Report Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a virtual meet organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today, Shri R.K. Singh, Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy joined leaders from the power sector for a frank and open discussion on the key issues facing the sector. Broadcast live on Youtube, the discussion made for a great example of engagement […] Read more
Top 10 States for Renewable Energy Installations in Last 4 Years Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A list of the top 10 states that have implemented the maximum amount of renewable energy projects in the last four years. As part of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India has undertaken to install at least forty percent of its total electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel […] Read more
Spruce Finance Acquires Clearway Energy’s Residential Solar Assets Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Spruce Finance has announced that it has bought Clearway Energy’s entire portfolio of residential solar assets in the US worth around 53 MW. Spruce Finance, the largest private owner and operator of distributed generation solar residential assets in the US, has bought Clearway Energy’s entire portfolio of residential solar assets. The deal is Spruce’s largest […] Read more
Discoms to get Loans at low Rates to pay Back Gencos: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates by state-owned power sector financing companies for clearing their dues towards Gencos, RK Singh has said. Financially stressed Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates of 8.5 to 9 percent for a 10-year period by state-owned power sector financing companies PFC and REC for clearing their dues towards power generation companies (Gencos), Power and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh […] Read more
Nearly 600,000 Clean Energy Jobs Lost in the US due to Pandemic: Report Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that April saw at least 447,200 new clean energy jobs lost, bringing the total to 594,300 since the beginning of the pandemic. A report tracking the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on US employment has revealed that April brought clean energy job losses triple those seen in March, for an […] Read more
Ameresco Partners with New Hampshire on Energy Savings Performance Contract Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ameresco is partnering with the State of New Hampshire for undertaking energy conservation measures at over 20 state facilities Ameresco, a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, has announced that it is partnering with the State of New Hampshire on an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) that will allow for energy conservation measures at […] Read more