Wind and Solar Met 9.8% of Global Electricity Production in H1 2020: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy In H1 2020, wind and solar generation rose 14 percent compared to H1-2019, generating 9.8 percent or nearly one-tenth of global electricity. A new report has put the spotlight on how fast wind and solar energy have expanded over the last few years to become major sources of electricity generation in most countries around the […] Read more
As Oil and Gas Shrink, Wind Industry Takes Over in Texas: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Aug 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The wind industry in West Texas is booming an area known historically for its boom-and-bust oil cycles, concludes a report published by IEEFA. The wind industry in West Texas continues to create jobs, increase local tax revenues and drive economic development in an area known historically for its boom-and-bust oil cycles, concludes a report published by the Institute for Energy Economics […] Read more
Record Low Price in Latest Onshore Wind Auction in Greece Updated On Wed, Aug 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy In its latest onshore wind auction, Greece has awarded 20-year contracts for more than 472 MW of onshore projects, including one at a new record low price. In its latest onshore wind auction, Greece has awarded 20-year contracts for more than 472 MW of onshore wind energy projects, including one at a new record low […] Read more
Banpu to Acquire 37.6 MW El Wind Mui Dinh Wind Farm Updated On Wed, Aug 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Acquisition is Valued at $66 million Banpu Public Company Limited, a leading integrated energy solutions company in Asia-Pacific, is acquiring the 37.6 MW El Wind Mui Dinh Wind Farm. The acquisition is valued at $66 million. The El Wind Mui Dinh Wind Farm has been operational since April 23, 2019. According to a company release, […] Read more
Time’s Ripe for Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy World Resources Institute Finds Offshore Wind Projects Offer Reduced Emissions and Higher Returns At a time when the globe is turning to renewable energy to mitigate climate change and address increasing power demand, offshore wind energy projects can be a gamechanger. A report by the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, World Resources Institute, […] Read more
Avangrid Sells Stake in 155 MW Wind Project for USD 235 Million Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, has announced that it has completed a transaction with WEC Energy Group of Milwaukee to sell an ownership interest in the Tatanka Ridge Wind project, now under construction in Deuel County, SD, northeast of Brookings. Under the terms of the transaction, which was signed earlier this month, WEC Energy […] Read more
Single Window Clearance for Renewable Projects: Maharashtra Energy Minister Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Maharashtra government will give single-window clearance to renewable energy projects as it moves towards cleaner sources of energy, state Energy Minister Nitin Raut has said. The Maharashtra government will give single-window clearance to renewable energy projects in a bid to move towards cleaner sources of energy, state Energy Minister Nitin Raut has said. During a virtual meeting of the Indo-French Chamber […] Read more
Avangrid Boosts Apple Partnership With new Wind Power Project Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Avangrid Renewables and Apple Inc are celebrating a growing renewable energy partnership, recognising the newly-completed Montague Wind Farm in Oregon Avangrid Renewables, LLC, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, and Apple Inc are celebrating a growing renewable energy partnership, recognising the newly-completed Montague Wind Farm, in Gilliam – Oregon and continued output of the Gala Solar project, […] Read more
Engie and EDPR JV ‘Ocean Winds’ is Officially Launched Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy ENGIE and EDPR have announced the creation of Ocean Winds, a JV equally controlled by both companies in the floating and fixed offshore wind energy sector. ENGIE and EDP Renováveis (EDPR) have announced the creation of Ocean Winds (OW), a joint venture (JV) equally controlled by both companies in the floating and fixed offshore wind […] Read more
