Cabinet Approves MoU With Saudi Arabia for Cooperation in Renewables Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between MNRE and Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Renewables The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the […] Read more
NTPC Planning to add 10 GW Solar Capacity by 2022 Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC is planning to add 10 GW of solar energy capacity by 2022, which entails an investment of around Rs 50,000 crore, to be funded mainly by green bonds. State-owned power giant NTPC has revealed that it is planning to add 10 GW of solar energy generation capacity by 2022, which entails an investment of around Rs 50,000 crore, to […] Read more
The Potholes of 2019 for India’s Solar Drive Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Looking back at 2019, there is absolutely no doubt today, that it has not been a memorable year for Solar power in India. Generators or manufacturers. With a closing installation figure of barely 7 GW as tracked by us, almost every hope from 2018 has been belied. The bad part? Some of the biggest obstacles […] Read more
EVs, Storage, Microgrids and Corporate PPAs to be Key Trends in 2020: GlobalData Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The power sector is witnessing significant changes. As 2019 draws to a close, Harminder Singh, Director of Power at data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key trends that will shape the industry in 2020, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). A. Electric vehicles “The adoption of electric vehicles […] Read more
ADB to Invest $1 bn for Renewable Transition in the Pacific Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB will invest over USD 1 billion worth of energy projects in the Pacific from 2019 to 2021 to increase renewable energy generation The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest over USD 1 billion worth of energy projects in the Pacific from 2019 to 2021 to increase renewable energy generation and improve access to affordable […] Read more
Ørsted Secures Funding for Renewable Hydrogen Project Updated On Sat, Dec 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Together with its partners, Ørsted has received funding for the construction of a 2MW electrolysis plant with appurtenant hydrogen storage. Together with its partners, Ørsted has announced that it has received funding of DKK 34.6 million for the construction of a 2MW electrolysis plant with appurtenant hydrogen storage. The plant will use electricity from offshore […] Read more
Equinor Increases Stake in Scatec Solar With Purchase of 6.5 mn Shares Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Equinor has acquired 6,500,000 shares in Scatec Solar, corresponding to 5.2 percent of the shares and votes, at a total purchase price of USD 84 million. Equinor has acquired 6,500,000 shares in Scatec Solar, corresponding to 5.2 percent of the shares and votes, at a total purchase price of NOK 754 million (USD 84 million). […] Read more
Sharp Decrease in Solar Installations in China After Policy Change Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy China transitioned from a feed-in tariff system to auctions for solar projects in 2019, and the market responded with a sharp decrease in solar installations In 2019, China transitioned from a feed-in tariff system to auctions for solar projects on a national level. The market responded with a sharp decrease in solar installations after the […] Read more
AIIB Extends $200 mn Facility for Renewables, Energy Efficiency in Turkey Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy A USD 200 million on-lending facility has been added to AIIB investments in Turkey to advance the country’s renewables and energy efficiency infrastructure. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors recently approved two investment projects in Turkey totaling USD 500 million. These projects will help the country advance its urban and energy infrastructure […] Read more
