Vantage Data Centers Source Green Energy from SolarAfrica Updated On Thu, Jun 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a significant development, Vantage Data Centers have signed a 20-year PPA with South Africa’s solar energy financing player – SolarAfrica – to enable Vantage to supplement the local grid that powers its Johannesburg (JNB1) data center campus with renewable energy. This investment will further drive the creation of renewable energy in the region by […] Read more
US Launches $8 Billion Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Programme Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced through a Notice of Intent (NOI) that it will fund the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $8 billion program to develop regional clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs) across America. According to the official statement of the department, H2Hubs will create networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and local connective infrastructure to […] Read more
Savannah Energy sings pact with Chad to develop 500 MW renewable projects Updated On Thu, Jun 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy British energy company Savannah Energy has announced the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of Chad for the development of up to 500 MW of renewable energy projects. The projects will supply electricity to the Doba Oil Project and the towns of Moundou and Doba in Southern Chad, and the […] Read more
Survey Finds Indian Companies Committed To Clean Energy Updated On Wed, Jun 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Indian industries have, by and large, committed themselves to clean energy. According to the Energy Efficiency Investment Survey 2022 commissioned by ABB, 98% of the companies are either already investing or planning to invest in energy efficiency, while one-third of them plan to make improvements this year. The Survey was commissioned in the wake of a […] Read more
Two Indian Agri-energy Organisations Make It To Shortlist For Ashden Awards Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Collectives for Integrated Livelihoods Initiatives and Oorja Development Solutions, trailblazing agri-energy organisations working with smallholder farmers in India, have made it to the shortlist for Ashden Awards. This year the awards received 148 applications from across the world. A release by Ashden says, “The Indian initiatives include Collectives for Integrated Livelihoods Initiatives helping tribal […] Read more
‘Renewable energy generation plan’ to be implemented in Sri Lanka from June 1 Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy A ‘Renewable Energy Generation Plan’ will be implemented in Sri Lanka from June 1, 2022 to enhance the renewable energy generation and its share in the energy mix of the country. The information has been shared by the Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera. Sri Lanka is undergoing an economic crisis brought by huge […] Read more
Egypt allocates 5,200 sq km area for renewable energy development Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just after the government official in Egypt revealed that the country will be producing some 10,000 MW of renewable energy next year, the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has now said that 5,200 square kilometer (sqkm) were allocated to establish renewable energy projects at different locations. The areas being allocated are meant for investments […] Read more
Tunisia to invite bids for 2,000 MW of renewable energy Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy In order to reduce its dependence on fossil fuel imports, reduce carbon footprints and heighten the use of clean energy, the Energy Minister of Tunisia, Naila Nouira has announced that Tunisia is planning to launch international tenders seeking bids to build 2,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable electric power capacity. The minister held that the efforts […] Read more
Egypt Will Generate 10GW Renewable Energy Next Year Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy The government of Egypt is looking to expedite the renewable energy projects in the country, with plans to generate about 10,000 MW of solar and other renewable power in 2023 said a government official to media. The government expects the rise in renewable energy production in the coming year as many energy projects will then […] Read more