DOE Announces $24.5 Million for Manufacturing Flow Batteries and Resilient Electric Grids Updated On Sat, Mar 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced USD 24.5 million to support manufacturing of resilient, modern electricity infrastructure, flow battery systems, and to address the climate emergency. According to DOE, the funding opportunities will uphold research and development (R&D) for the materials and technologies needed to expand the grid with new, clean-energy sources, […] Read more
AfDB Approves $27 Mn Loan to Establish 200 MW Solar Plant in Egypt Updated On Mon, Mar 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors today approved $27.2 million in loan financing for the design, construction and operation of a 200 MW photovoltaic solar power plant at Kom Ombo, in Upper Egypt on the river Nile. The project is expected to lower electricity costs for businesses and residences, as well as reducing greenhouse […] Read more
Magenta & HPCL Install First set of Street Lamp Integrated EV Chargers Updated On Thu, Mar 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The “ChargeGrid Flare” street lamp integrated EV chargers, an initiative by HPCL and Magenta, has opened at HPCL outlets in Mumbai and Delhi. The “ChargeGrid Flare” street lamp integrated EV chargers, a unique initiative by HPCL and Magenta, is all set to open at HPCL Bandra Kurla Complex outlet in Mumbai and Nitimarg T&E outlet […] Read more
Avaada Gets Decision From MERC for 250 MW Solar Project with MSEDCL Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy MERC had directed both parties i.e. Avaada and MSEDCL to complete the formalities under the RfS and execute the PPA by March 2, 2021. Avaada Energy (AEPL) had filed a case in January 2021 against Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) seeking issuance of appropriate order(s)/ directions(s) […] Read more
450 MW Solar Plant In Johar State To Be Largest In Malaysia Updated On Tue, Mar 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Sultan of Malaysia’s Johar State announced the development of a 450 MW solar PV power plant in the Pengerang municipal area. The development of a 450 MW solar PV power plant under the 2030 Johor Sustainable Development Plan has been announced by Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Sultan of the Johar state in Malaysia. […] Read more
Pacific Island Countries and Territories Unite Around Enhanced Renewables Ambition Under Climate Goals Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Pacific SIDS committed to strengthening energy transformation through more ambitious nationally determined contributions ahead of COP26 In a year of critical action on climate mitigation and adaptation, Pacific Island governments have reinforced their commitment to energy transition action and strengthened sustainable energy goals within updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, the […] Read more
SK Group Closes $1.6 Billion Investment in Plug Power to Advance Hydrogen Strategy Updated On Sat, Feb 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Creation of Hydrogen Business Development Center and investments in core hydrogen businesses support SK’s goal of making sustainable energy solutions a reality for more people SK Group, South Korea’s largest energy provider and third-largest conglomerate, announced today the close of a $1.6 billion investment and strategic partnership with Plug Power Inc., a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell and […] Read more
Record 33.6 GW of Wind and Solar Capacity Added to US Grid in 2020: BNEF Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has found that in a year faced with COVID-19, a record 33.6 GW of wind and solar capacity was added to the US grid in 2020. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and sharp economic contraction, the US clean energy sectors showed strong resilience in 2020, continuing a decade-long growth trend, BloombergNEF (BNEF) […] Read more
IESA Partners With Greenstat Hydrogen to Support India’s Hydrogen Mission Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy IESA and Greenstat Hydrogen India have partnered for a period of two years to accelerate the hydrogen technology development in India. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), India’s leading alliance on energy storage & e-mobility and Greenstat Hydrogen India, a Norwegian energy organization, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a period of two years to […] Read more