South Africa Announces Tender for 5 GW Renewable Capacity under BW7 Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has released a tender under the seventh bid window (BW7) under its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The tender seeks bids for the development of 5 GW of renewable capacity, entailing 3.2 GW of wind and 1.8 GW of solar capacity. […] Read more
EU New Electricity Market Design To Speed-Up Renewable Deployment Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report shared by the European Council and the Parliament has revealed that they have reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). “This deal is great news, as it will help us reduce even more the EU’s dependence on Russian gas and boost fossil-free energy to cut greenhouse gas […] Read more
EU Commission Proposed Extension On Sale EV and Batteries In UK Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Union (EU), recently proposed to the European Council a one-off extension on electric vehicles (EV) and batteries – until 31 December 2026. This proposal falls under the current rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). The Trade and Cooperation Agreement established the rules governing […] Read more
Energy Efficiency In G20 Countries Increased By Four Percent: IEA Report Updated On Tue, Dec 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on energy efficiency emphasized that a doubling of efficiency progress has the potential to reduce energy bills by one-third. It said that it has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 50% in 2030. The report underscores the pivotal role the G20 countries can […] Read more
Possible To Abate 400 Mt CO2 Emissions Globally With Carbon Capture: IEA Updated On Mon, Dec 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy IEA (International Energy Agency) report on carbon capture and storage identifies challenges in deployment of clean energy technology and in reducing carbon emission. It also compares carbon capture technology, which based on technology for CO2 reduction, with solar PV (Photovoltaic) technology which aim at electricity generation. The report finds that, the depending on other variables […] Read more
EU Action Plan Proposes 40% Investment In Electricity Grids Till 2030 Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Union (EU) Commission released an ‘Action Plan’ which supports the European Green Deal. The Commission’s proposed action plan aims at supporting the Europe’s electricity demand, which is expected to increase by 60% till 2030. The prosed system is expected to help deliver a digitalized, decentralized and flexible system. It claims to accommodate millions […] Read more
EU’s Net Zero Industry Act Set To Boost Technology Production In Europe Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Union, (EU) Parliament, recently adopted legislation to bolster Europe’s manufacturing output in technologies for decarbonisation. The announcement of the “Net-Zero industry act” has sets the target for Europe to produce 40% of its annual deployment needs through net-zero technologies by 2030. The new legislation of the EU is based on National Energy and […] Read more
EU Witnessed Signing 7.1GW Of PPAs Till September 2023: EY Report Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy A report by Ernst & Young (EY) provided an update on the Renewable Energy Countries Attractiveness Index (RECAI), focusing specifically on offshore wind energy. According to the report, India maintained its 16th position, consistent with the previous year. India’s technological standing in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is noted at 34.3, while solar Photovoltaic (PV) is […] Read more
Growth Of EV Market Highest In China, EU, Says WRI Report Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Global energy think tank World Resource Institute (WRI), in its recent report on ‘State of Climate Action’, highlights that the share of electric vehicles (EV) in passenger car sales has grown at an average annual rate of 65%. It’s a rise from 1.6% of sales in 2018 to 10% in 2022. For the first time in […] Read more
