Rio Tinto to Spend $7.5 B to Cut Carbon Emissions by 50% by 2030 Updated On Thu, Oct 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto, an Anglo-Australian multinational and the world’s second-largest metals and mining corporation, plans to spend $7.5 billion in direct capital expenditure to decarbonise its assets from 2022 to 2030, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. The mining giant has outlined a long-term strategy for the decarbonisation of some of its operations in […] Read more
European Modules Emit 40% Less CO2 Than Chinese Ones, finds Study Updated On Tue, Sep 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a new study, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have calculated that silicon photovoltaic modules manufactured in the European Union produce 40 percent less CO2 than modules manufactured in China. Using a life cycle analysis (LCA), the research team compared the CO2 footprint of monocrystalline solar modules manufactured in Germany, […] Read more
New Green Standards Proposed for Power Gen Companies in Singapore Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy In order to reduce its carbon footprint, Singapore has proposed new green standards for power generation companies operating in the country. The country currently relies on natural gas — a fossil fuel — to fulfil over 95% of its energy needs. However, in April this year, the island nation achieved its target for the year […] Read more
Pepsico Sets new Goal to cut Carbon Emissions by More Than 40% by 2030 Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Pepsico has set an ambitious new goal to cut carbon emissions by more than 40% by 2030 – more than doubling its previous climate objective. Climate action can’t wait. Today we’re more than doubling our climate goal and pledging net-zero emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement target. Learn more here: https://t.co/JDxtyOzVFn #ClimateAmbition […] Read more
India can Reduce Carbon Emissions by 35% in Next 10 Years: Javadekar Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has said he is hopeful that India would achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions by 35% in the next ten years. Union Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Heavy Industries Prakash Javadekar has said that he is hopeful that India would be able to achieve its goal of reducing its […] Read more
Japan Shifts Focus to Nuclear and RE to Cut Carbon Emissions Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns. Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns. The energy white paper, adopted by the Cabinet, said Japan faces […] Read more
Standard Solar Completes Construction of 9.8 MW Solar Project in Gallup Updated On Sat, Aug 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Standard Solar project is expected to save Gallup exchequer around USD 0.7 million in the first 8 years of operation. Rockville based solar energy company, Standard Solar has completed the 9.8 MW solar farm project in Gallup of New Mexico. Significantly, the 31 acres Standard Solar’s project is expected to save Gallup exchequer around USD […] Read more
