Punjab Solar Energy Policy Updated On Mon, Oct 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy 1. OBJECTIVES Objective of the state solar policy include:- 1.1 Punjab has considerable potential in NRSE sector which is being harnessed. With a view to maximize the utilization of these resources; this policy aims to achieve the following objectives: To maximise and improve the share of new and renewable sources of energy to 10% of […] Read more
PM Modi Receives ‘UNEP’s Champions of the Earth’ Award Updated On Wed, Oct 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The award was already announced for PM Modi on 26th September on the sidelines 73rd UN General Assembly at New York City. In an encouragement to India’s enhanced approached towards the use of renewable energy, UN General Secretary, Antonio Guterres presented United Nations’ highest environmental honor, ‘Champions of the Earth’ Award to India’s PM Modi. […] Read more
PM inaugurates first assembly of the International Solar Alliance Updated On Tue, Oct 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance at Vigyan Bhawan. The same event also marked the inauguration of the second IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting, and the 2nd Global RE-Invest (Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet and Expo). The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, […] Read more
IPCC to Spotlight ‘Limiting Global Warming’ Updated On Mon, Oct 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy With countries stressing upon curbing carbon footprints and high reliance on fossil fuels, IPCC policymakers are set to make changes to the world’s climate policy and setting the global warming mark at 1.5 degree Celsius. United Nation’s top body on climate science, Intergovernmental on Climate Change (IPCC) is to examine a UN report bidding to […] Read more
India, UN to Ink 5-Yr Sustainable Development Framework Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy This Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) 2018-2022 outlines the work of UN agencies in India, to support the achievement of key development outcomes that have been identified in consultation with the government and are aligned to the national priorities. The Government of India (GoI) and the United Nations will sign a five-year Sustainable […] Read more
EIB Allies ISA to Assist Solar Advances in India Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Significantly, ISA plans to raise $1 trillion by 2030 from public and private investors to invest in such solar projects. India has got another push in its bid to attain target of installed 100 GW of solar power by the year 2022 with European Investment Bank (EIB) planning to partner with the International Solar Alliance […] Read more
First assembly of ISA, Second ministerial of IORA and Second REINVEST meet to be held in India Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Events to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to attend the event The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is organising the First Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA); the 2nd Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting and the 2nd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and […] Read more
Extensive Wind, Solar Farms Vow Rains in Sahara Updated On Fri, Sep 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Substantiating the statement, the scientists told that large-scale wind and solar farms in the Sahara could provide enough energy to replace the fossil fuel energy used currently and in the foreseeable future. As a speculative breather to the dry and scanty Sahara Desert, Scientists of University of Maryland asserts that large scale wind and solar […] Read more
UK Commences World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Wed, Sep 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The addition of 87 wind turbines to the farm of already working 102 wind turbines has made it the largest operational offshore wind farm in the world. Just off the coast of England’s Walney Island is the site of newly commissioned 659 MW offshore wind power station. The addition of 87 wind turbines to the […] Read more