Making Green Hydrogen a Cost-Competitive Climate Solution Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy As global economies turn increasingly carbon neutral, IRENA drives hydrogen agenda and sees renewable hydrogen at least cost possible within decade Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published today. A combination of falling costs for […] Read more
South Asia Should Prioritise Sustainable Energy to Accelerate Economic Recovery: SEforALL Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new guide from SEforALL shows that countries in South Asia should strengthen sustainable energy policies & finance to accelerate their economic recovery As 2020 comes to an end and the world continues to face ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new guide from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) shows that countries in South […] Read more
Africa’s Largest Floating Solar of 250 MW In Ghana Starts First Section Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A 5 MW section has been connected to the grid at a floating solar plant on the reservoir of the Bui hydroelectric dam in Ghana. With this, the plant makes a small step towards its eventual goal for a 250 MW plant Linked to the transmission system of the 404 MW Bui hydropower dam, the […] Read more
COVID-19 Further Slowed Down Global Progress on Energy Efficiency: IEA Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new IEA report has stated that the already sluggish pace of global progress on energy efficiency is set to slow further as a result of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated that the already sluggish pace of global progress on energy efficiency […] Read more
Urgent Action Needed for the Energy Transition in Heating and Cooling Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Heating and cooling based on renewable energy has emerged as an urgent priority for countries striving to meet climate goals and build resilient, sustainable economies. The transition to cleaner, more sustainable heating and cooling solutions can attract investment, create millions of new jobs and help to drive a durable economic recovery in the wake of […] Read more
Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization Updated On Fri, Nov 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization will report directly to the Director-General and lead a team of three (3) professional and several administrative staff members. The Director with be responsible for providing expert advice, developing policies, and leading the Resource Mobilization and fund-raising services, as well as the budget management, for the organization.The ISA proposes to engage a […] Read more
To Meet Climate Targets, Renewable Investments Need Tripling: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy To achieve the 1.5°C climate goal, investments in diverse renewable technologies must almost triple annually to USD 800 billion by 2050. Global renewable energy investments increased between 2013 and 2018, reaching its peak at USD 351 billion in 2017, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative […] Read more
Powering Solar to 2025 and beyond Updated On Fri, Nov 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Technologies and Interventions That Will Drive Solar For the global solar sector, the pandemic hit home much earlier than it did for many other sectors. For even before global lockdowns became the norm, China’s early lockdown in late January, followed by other cities subsequently, was sufficiently disruptive for global shipments of solar equipment, of […] Read more
Renewable Energy Solutions can be Backbone of Urban Decarbonization Efforts: Report Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by IRENA and IKI finds that renewable energy solutions can be the backbone of urban decarbonization efforts. A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Climate Initiative (IKI) finds that renewable energy solutions can be the backbone of urban decarbonization efforts. The report ‘Rise of renewables in […] Read more