International Solar Alliance launches Solar X Grand Challenge in Africa Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance has launched the SolarX Grand Challenge to spur African entrepreneurship and innovation at UNFCCC’s 27th Conference of Parties (COP27). SolarX Grand Challenge aims to catalyse and accelerate solar adoption by motivating innovators and researchers to add value and much-needed innovation and disruption in the solar sector. Under SolarX competition, 20 start-ups and innovators from […] Read more
Germany’s Kfw, India’s SBI Ink EUR 150 million Pact for Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy A financing arrangement for 150 million EUROS (EUR) has been reached by Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and the State Bank of India (SBI) to fund solar projects in India. Germany-based KfW finances investments and reform initiatives in a wide variety of sectors, including water supply, energy, and financial systems development. For the German Federal Ministry […] Read more
The Top 5: Expectations From COP 27 Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy On Nov 7, at the ongoing World Leaders’ Summit at COP27, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled the “Early Warnings for All” Action Plan, in a bid to ensure early warning systems to the communities – least developed countries and small island developing states – still not covered with early warning systems. The plan calls for […] Read more
Erisha E Mobility in JV with German Partner Greenbox for Green Hydrogen Business Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Erisha E Mobility, an entity of Rana Group, that envisions manufacturing, distributes, and exports electric vehicles segment and hydrogen fuel cell buses, has entered into a Joint Venture with German partner Greenbox Global Holding (Greenbox), incorporating Erisha Hydrogen India Private Limited. What the JV offers The JV aims to offer solutions for sustainable energy production, […] Read more
Communications Manager Gas & Low Carbon Energy Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Develop implement and execute a robust communications plan for bp’s gas and low carbon business Develop content / materials as an expert writer on bp businesses, issues faced by the energy industry and the energy transition – as bp engages with its stakeholders and mobilizes their support. Focus areas of work will include: Deployed communications […] Read more
Accounting Loopholes in Pre-2020 Agreements Unaddressed Under Paris Agreement: CEEW Report Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study titled “Strengthening Climate Accountability” has been released by the CEEW (Council on Energy, Environment and Water). Accountability is crucial for global governance and climate action. The issue brief examines the Paris Agreement’s current transparency and compliance mechanisms. It also highlights the difficulties member nations face in claiming ownership of the aims and duties […] Read more
IRENA Report: Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study titled “Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook” has been released by the IRENA (The International Renewable Energy Agency). This report offers an extensive, long-term energy roadmap that emphasises renewable energy sources for Indonesia’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy system. The energy transition depends on Indonesia. As one of the Association of Southeast Asian […] Read more
Indo-Russia Talks Open Doors to Energy Cooperation, Hydrocarbon Production Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy India’s Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar held talks with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow about cooperation in several areas, including energy. In furtherance of the discussions held. India and Russia will explore energy-related projects in the Arctic shelf and the Russian Far East. “We are seeing growing concerns on energy and food security […] Read more
KKR to Invest $400 Million in Sterlite Backed Serentica Renewables Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), a leading global investment firm, and Gurugram-based Serentica Renewables, a decarbonization platform that seeks to enable the energy transition by providing complex clean energy solutions for energy-intensive, hard-to-abate industries, have announced the signing of definitive agreements. Under the agreements, KKR will invest $400 million in the company. Standard Chartered Bank acted […] Read more
