Examining the Biggest Polluters: Report Card of Transportation Industry Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The transportation sector is essential for economic growth, creating jobs, and connecting people to critical services. The industry is also growing rapidly and will retain this trend for a long time. Yet, what’s concerning about the growth of the transportation sector is that it is also one of the biggest polluters. The industry shares a […] Read more
Himachal Group Opposes World Bank Consultation Over Hydropower Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy A motley group of dam affected people and other activists in Himachal Pradesh have shot off a letter to the World Bank and Directorate of Energy, HP, on July 6 protesting against the hydropower projects in the state. They also boycotted the scheduled ‘Stakeholder Consultation’ for the proposed $200 million ‘Himachal Pradesh Power Sector Development Programme’. […] Read more
World Bank Provides $165 M To Support RE In India’s Residential Sector Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on June 28 approved of $165 million in additional financing to support India’s residential sector in adoption of rooftop solar systems and make solar energy more affordable, according to a press release issued by the World Bank. These solar photovoltaic (PV) installations will provide clean, renewable energy, and […] Read more
World Bank says Pakistan must call for 11GW renewable energy bids Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Variable Renewable Energy Competitive Bidding Study – a new study by the World Bank – has said that Pakistan will require a call for competitive bidding for over 11 GW of renewable energy solar and wind power plants between the present and 2028. The study stated that this is needed to ensure that the future […] Read more
Maldives seeks bids for grid modernisation under World Bank-aided project Updated On Tue, Mar 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Maldivian Ministry of Finance has invited bids for the delivery of grid infrastructure works to support grid modernization as well as the integration of solar PV in the network on 15 islands. The Government of the Republic of Maldives has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the ‘Accelerating Renewable Energy […] Read more
Tunisia Awards 500 MW Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tunisia has awarded several solar power projects to bidders in a bid to move closer to its international obligations for its domestic renewable share of energy. The combined output of all these solar projects will be 500 MW. The new solar projects will be located in different governorates of Tunisia. The largest of all is […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Aims To Be First State To Use Only Green, Renewable Energy In India Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh will make efforts to ensure that 100 per cent of its energy requirement is met through renewable and green energy – this is the key takeaway of the Budget speech by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on March 4. As of today, Himachal Pradesh consumes about 12000 million units of power every year. […] Read more
Local Firm to Set Up 100 MW Solar Plant in Botswana Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Botswana energy regulator has granted a generation licence for a 100 MW solar project to local firm Shumba Energy, making it the first independent power producer to set up a large scale solar plant in the country, according to media reports. This landlocked country in Southern Africa does not currently have large scale solar […] Read more
UNDP, OECD, World Bank, WWF to Participate in Event on Sustainability Updated On Tue, Jul 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The United Nations, through the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), the World Bank, and the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) are taking part in a two-day event this month to promote sustainability. The first BforPlanet will be held on July 7-8, 2021, at Fira de Barcelona’s Montjuïc […] Read more
