Need of Hour: Reduce | Reuse | Recycle Updated On Mon, Apr 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy What happens to all the “green” infrastructure when it reaches the end of its life? The question is how will India dispose 100 gigawatt (GW) worth of solar panels in the next 20 years? While the production of solar energy is green, is there a well thought out and environment-friendly plan for end-of-life treatment of […] Read more
International Solar Alliance: A Rollercoaster Ride for Indian Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Indian solar sector witnesses sharp momentum in the past four years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2014, when he took office, India had 3 GW of solar power, which now turned to nearly seven-times of that, or 20 GW, by the end of FY18. India’s efforts towards solar sector came into […] Read more
Need to Tap Renewable Energy, says Venkaiah Naidu Updated On Fri, Apr 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable energy was a major solution in fighting climate change and meet the increasing energy demand in the country, he said. Referring to the enormous demand for the conventional sources of energy such as oil and gas in the country, Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu has emphasised upon the need to tap the country’s renewable […] Read more
Oil Companies Investing in Clean Energy, Says PM Modi Updated On Wed, Apr 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy In his speech at the 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting held in Delhi, PM said, “Today, oil companies are also investing in wind and solar capacities, gas infrastructure, and also thinking in the direction of investing in Electric Vehicle and Storage areas.” The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on the need to shift […] Read more
Apple Turns 100% Renewable Energy Powered Worldwide Updated On Tue, Apr 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy This achievement includes retail stores, offices, data centres and co-located facilities in 43 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, China and India. In a bid to combat climate change, US tech giant Apple said its global facilities are now powered by 100 percent clean energy. This achievement includes retail stores, offices, data centres […] Read more
Nuclear Power and Renewables Propelling Clean Power Generation Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highlight of the ‘Paris Agreement’ at the United Nation’s COP21 global climate conference held in late-2015 was its ‘binding’ aspects for the signatory countries. Although partial in their scope, these constitute a more decisive step compared to the earlier global climate summits. To make the emission reduction commitments made by nations, called ‘Intended Nationally […] Read more
India’s PV Module Manufacturing Sector Needs Serious Attention Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s manufacturing sector is set to take a giant leap forward, with the government announcing a slew of measures to boost domestic manufacturing in recent past. As a result, various companies are gearing up to expand their production facilities in India. However, Indian manufacturers continue to face a stiff competition with Chinese and other global […] Read more
International Solar Alliance, India’s Brainchild is Powerful Catalyst Updated On Sat, Mar 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The alliance will provide these nations a voice and act as a platform to share experiences and narrow technological gaps through cooperation and increased engagement between Governments, businesses and the citizenry. On March 11, the heads of around 40 countries came in India for the first official summit of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a […] Read more
US Praises India’s Efforts; Looks to Work with ISA in Future Updated On Tue, Mar 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Sixty countries have signed the agreement to join the alliance which was formally launched jointly by India and France on March 11, 2018 in New Delhi. The United States has lauded India for its efforts in initiating and inaugurating the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and looks to work with the organisation in the future. The ISA is a treaty […] Read more
