Reskilling Essential To Assist Transitioning Traditional Roles To Sustainability-Focused Positions Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy There has been a significant surge in the demand for sustainability roles across various industries. From renewable energy engineers to sustainability managers, companies are actively seeking professionals with expertise in environmental conservation and sustainable practices. This trend not only reflects a growing awareness of environmental issues but also underscores the importance of integrating sustainability into business operations. […] Read more
ADB Extends $8 Mn Funds For Mini-Grid Pilot Program In Africa Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved $8 million to support the rollout of a pioneering pilot mini-grid program with potential Africa-wide benefits. The funding is provided by the Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). This fund is provided in the form of concessional loans, grants, and risk mitigation, and plans […] Read more
Land Issues Slowing Down RE Projects In South Asia: Bloomberg Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy According to a recent report by Bloomberg’s New Energy Outlook (BNEF), renewables can overtake fossil fuels to reach 51% of power supply in 2030, 63% in 2040, and 70% in 2050. Bloomberg reported the current scenario and found that the global electricity demand based on the Economic Transition Scenario (ETS) grew by over 70% from […] Read more
EU Rooftop Solar Standard Can Provide Power To 56 Mn Homes Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recently entered into force with the publication of the rule in the official journal of the European Union (EU). Its implementation could provide solar power equivalent of 56 million European homes. A preliminary analysis conducted by SolarPower Europe suggests that the EPBD could drive the installation of 150 […] Read more
Italy’s Solar Ban On Agri Land- Not As Bad As It Sounds Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent ruling by the Italian government to ban solar PV installations on agricultural land has been met with howls of protest by the country’s solar trade association which has claimed it would cost Italy as much as €60 billion (US$64.5 billion). We believe the protests are unfair at this stage. Keep in mind that […] Read more
India’s Aluminium Industry Needs USD 29 Bn CAPEX To Go Net-Zero: CEEW Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian aluminum industry requires an additional capital expenditure (CAPEX) of nearly Rs 2.2 lakh crore (USD 29 billion) to achieve net zero carbon emissions, according to Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) study. CEEW in its recent report found that renewable energy (RE) power sources could abate 49 percent of the total emissions […] Read more
REC Avails 60.5 Billion Yen Green Loan Backed By Italy’s SACE Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy REC Limited, recently availed 60.536 billion a green loan in Japanese Yen (JPY) to finance eligible green projects in India. The green loan facility benefits from an 80% guarantee by the Italian Export Credit Agency, SACE (Italy) under their innovative “Push Strategy program”. This arrangement between an Indian government entity REC and SACE an Italian […] Read more
Log9 Rebrands Its Mobility Arm As EV Asset Management Firm Amphion Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Battery cell technology and EV Mobility Ecosystem products developer Log9 has announced the rebranding of its mobility business as Amphion, a full-stack EV asset management company. Amphion will help address critical challenges faced by the commercial electric vehicle (EV) industry, including financing, data & analytics, charging infrastructure, and energy efficiency. Its comprehensive suite of services […] Read more
EESL Mart To Soon Sell Solar Modules, Tender Likely In One Month Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a constituent body of the Ministry of Power is now all set to sell solar modules from Indian solar manufacturers to the consumers. The central government agency plans to sell these renewable energy products through its e-marketplace platform ‘EESL Mart’. The government agency is now undertaking stakeholder consultations to […] Read more
