GWEC’s 16th Edition Global Wind Report 2021: Key Highlights Updated On Wed, Jun 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy 2020 was the best year in history for the global wind industry with 93 GW of new capacity installed – a 53 per cent year-on-year increase – but a new report published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) warns that this growth is not sufficient to ensure the world achieves net zero by 2050. […] Read more
Ranking Top 10 Solar Tracker Firms Worldwide Updated On Wed, Jun 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A solar tracker is a device deployed along with solar panels, directing the latter towards the sun. Trackers not only maximise the energy capture but also further boost the efficiency of the overall power generation process through minimising the angle of incidence – or the angle that a ray of light makes with a line […] Read more
BP Acquires 9 GW Solar Portfolio in the U.S. Updated On Wed, Jun 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy British oil and gas giant BP plc announced yesterday that it is purchasing 9 GW of solar development projects in the US from independent US solar developer 7X Energy, pouring $220 million and 1 GW of “safe harbour” equipment into the deal. The projects are expected to meet bp’s laid down low carbon investment criteria, […] Read more
Is ‘Oil Miracle’ Middle East Now Seeking to Become a Hydrogen Capital? Updated On Tue, Jun 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In the wake of hydrogen, especially green hydrogen (produced through electrolysis using renewable energy), being posited as an ideal alternative to fossil fuels for producing electricity, the oil powerhouse Middle East has set out to become a major producer of the new clean fuel—green H2. Many oil-dependent economies within the OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum […] Read more
U.K. Govt Gives a £166.5 Million Major Cash Boost to Green Tech Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The UK government recently announced a £166.5 million cash injection for the country’s green technology and development, as part of the Green Industrial Revolution. The funding package will help the UK meet its climate targets, create jobs, and decarbonise its most polluting industries. Energy Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said, “Just 6 months ago, the Prime Minister set […] Read more
Shell and Edify Strike 100 MW Big Battery Storage Deal with NSW Govt Updated On Tue, May 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy UK-based Shell Energy and Australia-headquartered Edify Energy have released a joint statement today, stating that the two companies have signed a long-term services agreement to deliver a two-hour battery storage facility of 100 MW capacity in South West NSW, Australia. In renewable energy news coming from the nation, it was recently revealed that Australia installed its highest […] Read more
Fortescue, IHI Study Green NH3 Supply Chain Options b/w Aus & Japan Updated On Mon, May 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Three notable companies- Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd (FFI), IHI Engineering Australia Pty Ltd (IEA), and IHI Corporation (IHI)- have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for investigation into establishing green ammonia (NH3) supply chains between Australia and Japan. The Australian FFI is a subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd, which works in culture, innovation […] Read more
Alcoa to Investigate Low Emissions Alumina: ARENA Updated On Mon, May 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $11.3 million in funding to Alcoa of Australia Limited (Alcoa) to demonstrate technology that can electrify the production of steam in its alumina refining process using renewable energy. Australia is the world’s largest exporter of bauxite and one of the largest […] Read more
National Grid and RWE Renewables Sign Partnership to Jointly Bid in the New York Bight Lease Auction Updated On Fri, May 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Partnership supports both companies’ goals to advance a clean energy future for all and achieve net zero National Grid, one of the world’s largest publicly listed utilities, and RWE Renewables (RWE), one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, today announced the signing of a partnership agreement to jointly develop offshore wind projects in the coastal region […] Read more
