IRENA’s 11.2 TW RE Target For 2030 Risks Falling Short By 1.5 TW: Report Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Despite renewables becoming the fastest-growing source of power, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) latest report needs a minimum 16.4% growth rate annually through 2030 to stay on course, to meet the 2030 target. IRENA’s Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 report indicated the possible risk of missing the tripling renewables target pledge set at COP28. The […] Read more
Global Battery Storage Capacity Set To Reach 2,200 GW By 2050: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy BP Energy Outlook 2024 report, reported a rise in global power generation to nearly 25,000 TWh under current projections. This increase is closely paralleled by an approximately eight-fold rise in wind and solar power, reaching 23,000 TWh. The study projects a 40% decline in global coal-fired generation by 2050, with significant decreases expected across most […] Read more
As EV Infra Charges Up, Expect EVs To Follow Suit Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The recent speed breaker in the sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has raised many worries that the industry might be heading for trouble. However, we believe that this temporary blip will soon be a memory as sales pick up again, mainly due to the visible improvements one can expect in EV charging infrastructure, as well […] Read more
India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […] Read more
Brazil Leads Among G20 Countries With Higher RE Capacity: EMBER Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil has made recent advancements in increasing renewable energy in the total energy mix. According to the data shared by EMBER, the country powered 89% of electricity in 2023 from wind and solar. This solidified Brazil’s position as one of the leading G20 countries in renewable electricity generation in South America. The report found that […] Read more
Climate-Focused Non-Profits Make an Impact Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy India is the most populous country in the world and is poised to become a $5 trillion economy — the world’s third largest — in the next five years. Today, India’s per capita greenhouse gas emissions are about one tenth of those from the United States, and India represents just 3.4% of historic global emissions. […] Read more
Top 5- Key Initiatives By Indian Railways To Reduce Impact On Environment Updated On Wed, Jul 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Railways have been hard at work with their green push, with the electrification of the Indian railways nearing 100% soon. That will make the railways the world’s largest green network. However, that is not the only green push the railways have been involved with. Today, we look at some of the major initiatives […] Read more
News Briefs July 9: Largest BESS In Netherlands, Vietnam Green Policy, Thai Solar Deal Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Netherlands ‘largest’ co-located BESS Commissioned By Powerfield Dutch independent power producer (IPP) PowerField has commissioned a 52MWh BESS at a PV plant. Co-located with a 28MWp solar PV plant, the battery is supposed to be the largest in Netherlands. The solar and storage project in Wannepervee combines 28MWp of solar with a 52MWh BESS. The […] Read more
Smart Grid Technologies Accounts For Just 0.2% Of Registered Patents Worldwide, Says IEA Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released a report on global patent data for smart grid technology spanning from 2000 to 2023 revealing approximately 16,000 Intellectual Property Families (IPFs) registered worldwide in this domain. This constitutes 0.2% of total IPFs across all technologies. IEA report found that smart grid technologies account for about 5% of […] Read more
