Denmark, Germany to Develop Bornholm Energy Island of 3 GW Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Danish Government has said that it will increase the energy producing capacity at the Bornholm Energy Island in the Baltic Sea by 1 GW (increasing it from 2 GW to 3 GW) and the power will be transferred to the German grid. This is happening because the government has signed two political pacts taking […] Read more
World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train By Alstom Runs In Germany Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Sustainable mobility player Alstom has announced that the world’s first hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, reached another historical milestone in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. Alstom said that it is now used on the world premiere 100% hydrogen train route in passenger operation. As per the official statement by Alstom, this regional train only emits steam […] Read more
Canada, Germany All Set To Ink New Hydrogen Deal Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are set to enter into an agreement on green hydrogen on August 23 at Stephenville. Once approved, this agreement will prove to be a turning point for Canada’s nascent hydrogen industry. Under the agreement, World Energy GH2, a Newfoundland-based company is planning to develop the […] Read more
Bangladesh’s IDCOL Raises €80 Million From Germany’s Bank For RE Program Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Infrastructure Development Co. (IDCOL), a Bangladeshi state infrastructure investor, has received a loan of €80 million ($81.4 million) from Germany’s KfW Development Bank to assist enterprises in installing solar plants and solar irrigation pumps. The KfW will sponsor the “Renewable Energy Programme II” project. The interest rate and other terms and conditions are currently being […] Read more
Germany To Reduce Electric Car Subsidies Starting Next Year Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major move, Germany’s Economy Ministry has announced that the government will reduce the subsidies or financial incentives on the purchase of electric cars from next year. This is a result of an agreement reached between the coalition partners. It is being said that rising adoption of EVs has already made the government subsidies […] Read more
Germany Looks At Rapid Renewable Energy Expansion Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The German government is looking to come up with a major package of reforms that would give speed to renewable power generation. Speaking in a renewable energy industry event, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that his government wants to end supplies of fossil fuels from Russia considering its armed conflict with Ukraine. The European […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Turbines For Giant Gennaker Offshore Wind Project In Germany Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has announced signing of a Master Supply Agreement for the 927-MW Gennaker offshore wind power plant with German conglomerate wpd AG. Located 15 km off the German coast, the project is intended to feature 103 Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive offshore wind turbines each with a 167-meter rotor. The official statement says that with […] Read more
Germany Puts A Stop To Landmark Renewables Levy On Consumer Power Prices Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Starting 1 July 2022, people will not have to pay from their own pockets directly via power bills for renewable energy generation in Germany, but from a state fund. This levy, that often accounted for one fifth of the consumer power price and 3.7 cents per kilowatt-hour, was paid for by households and businesses through […] Read more
Trains Fueled by Hydrogen will Operate in Germany Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hydrogen-based technology is being used in rail transport. The latest example is Germany’s Siemens Mobility, which is building several trains fueled by hydrogen for the transport network in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area. On Monday (27th June) Siemens Mobility stated that Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn has ordered seven of its Mireo Plus H trains from the company. The […] Read more