Two-thirds Of New Renewable Power In 2021 Cheaper Than Cheapest Coal In G20: IRENA Updated On Thu, Jul 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2021, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has stated that almost two-thirds or 163 gigawatts (GW) of newly installed renewable power in 2021 was cheaper than the world’s cheapest power plants, the source of which was coal, in the G20 countries. According to IRENA, the renewable power added […] Read more
GE Signs Deal With Arafura, Eyes Rare Earths For EV & Wind Turbines Updated On Thu, Jul 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Arafura Resources Limited and GE Renewable Energy have signed an MoU to forget a partnership in the set up of a sustainable supply chain for Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) central to energy transition. The parties are looking at negotiating a long-term sales agreement for GE to purchase NdPr from Arafura’s Nolans Project in central Australia. The agreement […] Read more
Volkswagen And Audi Seal Deal With Redwood On EV Battery Recycling In US Updated On Wed, Jul 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Automobile majors, Volkswagen and Audi have resurrected their plans for old battery packs from their fleet of EVs. The two automobile giants have sealed a deal with Redwood to recover and recycle end-of-life EV battery packs from their networks in the United States. In accordance with this deal, Redwood will bring the packs to its […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Q1 Results- Losses Up To Rs 353 crores Updated On Tue, Jul 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading Solar EPC Sterling And Wilson Renewable Energy Limited has (SWREL) reported its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022, or Q1 for the firm. The quarter also marked the completion of one year with Amit Jain as CEO at the firm. In the June quarter, the company has reported an over 10% […] Read more
IRENA Presents China 13-point Lay Out to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Through RE Updated On Tue, Jul 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Intergovernmental organization International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has shared with China a 13-point plan to help achieve the climate change commitments. As part of its strategic partnership, the report laid out the route and speed to China aiming for its carbon emissions to peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. “China is the world’s […] Read more
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
