India Sets Sights on Green Shipbuilding Goals with Green Tug Transition Programme Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and Ayush Sarbananda SonowaI has said that India has set its sights on becoming the global hub for green shipbuilding by 2030. Towards this goal, the minister launched Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). He also inaugurated the country’s first National Centre of Excellence in Green Port […] Read more
Germany’s EnBW Takes Final Investment Decision on 960 MW He Dreiht Offshore Wind Project Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy German energy giant EnBW has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the 960 MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm and said that major project will be developed without state subsidies as one of the world’s first zero-cent bids in an offshore auction. The official statement held that the investment in the offshore wind project […] Read more
Can Solid-state Batteries Replace Lithium-ion Batteries in EV? Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the fundamental power source for electric vehicles (EVs), and their demand skyrocketed with the surge in the EV market. However, since the very beginning, some challenges raised doubts about the suitability of the technology in the long term. Solid-state batteries with their solid electrolyte, are expected to provide greater safety […] Read more
Airports Authority of India Sets Net Zero & 100% Green Energy Targets for Airports Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has set the target for most airports in India to become 100% green energy dependent by 2024. Airports are to implement net zero emmission by 2030. Presently Mumbai and Cochin among 25 other airports that are utilising 100% green energy. While Cochin boasts of being the first airport in […] Read more
RECPDL Hands Over 6 Special Purpose Vehicles to PGCIL Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, an NBFC Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power, has announced the handing over of six projects’ specific SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) to PGCIL (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited). These SPVs have been mainly established for constructing transmission projects in […] Read more
PFC Inks Loan Agreement Pact with Japan Bank for Project Loan of INR 165 Cr Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Maharatna firm Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and non-banking financial company has entered into an agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The pact is for a project loan worth JPY 2.65 billion, which is close to Rs 165 crore. With the agreement, JBIC is looking to finance PFC’s projects that will curb greenhouse gas […] Read more
Network Planning Group under PM Gati Shakti Gives Nod to Infra Project on Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy At its 45th session, the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM Gati Shakti reviewed an infrastructure project on renewable energy. The project is for the ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System) for renewable energy project in Ladakh, which is said to be an important one. In 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had revealed about the establishment of […] Read more
“Ultimately, Green Hydrogen Will Drive The Biggest Changes In Energy”, John Grimes, SEC Australia Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy John Grimes leads the Smart Energy Council – Australia as its CEO. The council is an independent body that gives an impetus to the renewables sector in Australia by offering energy solutions. In March this year, John led an over 34 member delegation representing over 29 Australian smart energy firms to India. This visit saw […] Read more
Wind Energy Generation to Surge 4-5 Times on Policy Tailwinds: CRISIL Report Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy According to a report by CRISIL, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has introduced positive policy changes that could lead to a 6–8 GW annual increase in wind capacity starting in fiscal 2026. This would be four times the growth of 1.6 GW seen in the past five fiscal years, which was driven by […] Read more