KERC Recommends Halting New Solar Tenders, Auctions in Karnataka Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Karnataka which is India’s top state in terms of installed solar capacity has stopped the building of new solar energy projects. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has written to the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) regarding the procurement of solar power. According to the letter dated 7 March, the KERC reportedly has noted […] Read more
Siemens Wins Race to Rebuild and Modernise Iraq’s Electricity Grid Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Within the implementation agreement, the parties also agreed on the award of contracts valued at approximately 700 million euros for Phase 1 of the Roadmap. German Industrial Conglomerate Siemens has beaten US-based General Electric to rebuild and modernise Iraq’s electricity grid. The German firm has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Electricity paving way […] Read more
Indian Solar Sector Contracts in 2018-19 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian Solar sector saw only 6,529 MW addition during the last financial year while Wind energy Sector too recorded a slump in growth. According to the data supplied by the Central Electricity Authority, 2018-19 saw fresh capacity additions to a paltry 6,529 MW as against 9,010 MW in the previous year. The figures show […] Read more
Europe’s Solar Resurgence is on the Horizon: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that the European solar market is undergoing a resurgence with more than 10 gigawatts (GW) installed in 2018, marking a five year high. Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Global solar PV market outlook update: Q1 2019’ predicts that based on this growing trend of more and more solar installations the continent should break […] Read more
Duke Energy Shows Cleaner Energy Mix is Affordable in Annual Report Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has revealed that it continues to generate cleaner energy at prices below the national average for its 7.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers. Duke Energy, an electric power holding company based in Charlotte, North Carolina has issued its latest (13th) Annual Sustainability Report – a report card on the company’s progress at […] Read more
Trichy Airport Commissions 1 MW Solar Plant to Meet 25% Demand Updated On Sat, Apr 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) International Airport in Tamil Nadu recently commissioned a new 1 MW solar PV power plant on campus. Airports Authority of India (AAI) member Anuj Agarwal inaugurated the planet on the airport premises. The project was executed under the National Solar Mission. The ground-mounted solar power plant was developed under a capex model and […] Read more
European Commission Approves EUR 385 Mn Support For RE Transition in Lithuania Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The scheme will contribute to Lithuania’s transition to low carbon and environmentally sustainable energy supply, in line with the EU environmental objectives and our state aid rules. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources in Lithuania. The measure, open to all types […] Read more
India’s Renewable Push On Track Despite 2018/19 Blip Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy IEEFA’s briefing note, India’s electricity sector transition still on track despite a weak FY2018/19, projects renewable additions through 2021/22 based on the auction and tender activities during the past 18 months. The 2018-19 financial year turned out to be a sluggish year for both the renewable as well as thermal sectors in India in terms of increased […] Read more
ASSOCHAM, REPA to Jointly Promote Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The leading apex industry body said that, “These are some of the win wins, the newly signed MoU would seek to achieve for both the organisations.” Industry body, the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and the Renewable Energy Promotion Association (REPA), a professional (public-private) not-for-profit body, has entered into an agreement […] Read more