IRENA Releases Reports On Global Hydrogen Trading Trends In 2050 Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy A new report by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has said that to make the trade of hydrogen cost-effective, the costs of producing and trading green hydrogen must be lower than domestic production to offset higher transport cost. Hydrogen trade can contribute to a more diversified and resilient energy system, allowing countries to decarbonise their […] Read more
Himachal Group Opposes World Bank Consultation Over Hydropower Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy A motley group of dam affected people and other activists in Himachal Pradesh have shot off a letter to the World Bank and Directorate of Energy, HP, on July 6 protesting against the hydropower projects in the state. They also boycotted the scheduled ‘Stakeholder Consultation’ for the proposed $200 million ‘Himachal Pradesh Power Sector Development Programme’. […] Read more
Northvolt Raises $1.1 Billion To Roll Out Battery Factory In Europe Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has shared signing a $1.1 billion convertible note towards financing the expansion of battery cell and cathode material production in Europe. The decision has been taken to complement the increasing demand for batteries. Investors that lent participation in the capital raise included AMF, AP funds 1-4, ATP, Ava Investors, Baillie Gifford, […] Read more
Germany Puts A Stop To Landmark Renewables Levy On Consumer Power Prices Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Starting 1 July 2022, people will not have to pay from their own pockets directly via power bills for renewable energy generation in Germany, but from a state fund. This levy, that often accounted for one fifth of the consumer power price and 3.7 cents per kilowatt-hour, was paid for by households and businesses through […] Read more
Wind Resource Analyst Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Roles & Responsibilities:- Conduct detailed WRA assessments for projects, including micro siting, constraints mapping & PLF assessment for existing projects while procuring land parcels Work with BD for project suitability studies during origination, including WRA assessments, PVsyst analysis, down selection of sites and technical specifications. Lead & maintain the met mast installation and data capture […] Read more
MNRE Will Invite Bids From States For 8,000 MW Power From Stranded Thermal Plants Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy RK Singh, Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), said on June 26 that the government will invite bids from the states to sell electricity generated from 8,000 megawatt (MW) thermal capacities without PPAs after aggregating the demands. About 8,000 MW of thermal capacities across the states in India are without any […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Gets Investment Proposals Of Rs 4782 Crores For Renewables Updated On Tue, Jun 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The outcome of GBC 3 (third ground breaking ceremony) has been quite fruitful for the state of Uttar Pradesh in the renewable energy sector development and energy transition. In the most recent case, key players have vowed to invest in the renewable energy segment as investment proposals of Rs 4782 crore have come up for […] Read more
CrossBoundary Gets $25 Million For Solar Power Mini-Grids Expansion In Africa Updated On Fri, Jun 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Kenya based CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA) has announced that it has raised $25 million funding from different investors – ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Limited, Bank of America, and Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund. The new investment will also garner an additional $25 million in senior debt for the deployment of $50 million of capital that will […] Read more
Airports To Become Carbon Neutral By December 2024 Updated On Wed, Jun 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The government is aiming to make Most Indian airports carbon neutral by December 2024 and achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030. Rubina Ali, joint secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, recently wrote to the CEOs of the private airports and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to submit a plan to achieve net zero. Her letter […] Read more
