IEEFA Study Makes Case For More Trading, Larger Power Pooling To Cut Costs Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The transition to a resilient electricity grid with increasing amounts of cheaper, variable renewable energy will require reforms to the scheduling and dispatch of power, some of which can potentially help electricity distribution companies (DISCOMS) save billions of dollars, finds a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). “India added […] Read more
The Top 5: Reasons Oil Firms Are Choosing Offshore Wind Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The wind of change from non-renewable to renewable energy sources is driving businesses’ investments toward green energy across the globe. Oil firms are not an exception either. Many of the major oil firms worldwide are choosing to invest in offshore wind as a preferred renewable energy source. While some industrial leaders – like ConocoPhillips, Shell, […] Read more
Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds Win Wind Energy Site in Scotland Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Offshore wind energy major Mainstream Renewable Power has announced that it has been appointed preferred bidder by Crown Estate Scotland for an area with the potential for a 1.8 GW offshore wind farm off the Shetland Islands in Scotland. Mainstream Renewable Power is a global renewable energy company majority-owned by Aker Horizons and Ocean Winds. […] Read more
IRENA Report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2021 Updated On Mon, Aug 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published this research report titled Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2021. In 2021, the cost-effectiveness of renewable energy increased further. Their crucial role in the transition to an economical and technically achievable net zero future is confirmed by data from the IRENA Renewable Cost Database and analysis of current […] Read more
Climate Change Threatens India’s Solar And Wind Energy Potential: IITM Study Updated On Mon, Aug 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has revealed in its latest study that the renewable energy in India – specifically solar and wind – may see a downward trend due to the ravages of climate change. The study is titled as ‘Analysis of future wind and solar potential over India using climate models’ and published […] Read more
Major APTEL Relief For Maharashtra Wind Developers Updated On Mon, Aug 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy In an order marked as much by the final order as adverse comments and notings on two key Maharashtra government undertakings, namely MSEDCL and MEDA, APTEL (Appellate Tribunal for Electricity) has provided relief to multiple wind developers in the state. In doing so, APTEL has also seen fit to note that even MERC (Maharashtra Electricity […] Read more
Source Energie Looks At Second GW Scale Wind Project In UK for Hydrogen Production Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The United Kingdom based developer Source Energie is planning for a second gigawatt-scale floating wind farm meant for the production of green hydrogen offshore. The plan also includes the supply of the green hydrogen to shore through a pipeline. Source Energie has said that it will employ ERM Dolphyn technology for the construction and development […] Read more
NYSERDA Funds $30M for Technical Solutions for Grid Integration of Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced providing a further funding of $30 million in the third round of the Future Grid Challenge for projects that identify solutions to the technical challenges of integrating renewable resources into the electric grid. The official statement of NYSERDA said that up to $3 […] Read more
Offshore Wind Market Player Magnora Gets Authorisation To Develop Solar Project In South Africa Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway-based renewable energy player Magnora ASA has announced that one of its solar power projects in South Africa has been granted environmental authorization, which it claims to be a major milestone for the project. According to the official statement of Magnora, the approved solar project will have a total installed capacity of approximately 260 MW […] Read more
