Vestas Launches Venture Investment Programme to Accelerate Innovation Within Sustainable Energy Solutions Updated On Thu, Nov 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Driving on from its success in the wind energy segment, global wind energy major Vestas has announced that to accelerate the deployment of sustainable energy, the electrification of societies and unlock new growth opportunities, it is now launching a new venture investment programme entitled Vestas Ventures. “We want to combine Vestas’ 40 years of experience in pioneering […] Read more
Enel Plans to Invest €160 Bn by 2030 to Accelerate the Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Nov 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Enel has released its vision 2030 and announced that it is placing at the core of its strategy the acceleration of the energy transition. One of the biggest utilities in Europe – Enel has released its vision 2030 and 2021–2023 strategic plan. The firm has announced that it is placing at the core of its […] Read more
Eni and HitecVision new Renewable Energy JV “Vårgrønn” in Norway Updated On Thu, Nov 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy The new joint venture will focus on renewable energy projects The global energy company Eni and the Norwegian energy entrepreneur and investor HitecVision have announced today the establishment of a new joint venture company, Vårgrønn, with the aim of developing new green energy projects in Norway and the Nordic market. The Vårgrønn JV, which marks […] Read more
To Meet Climate Targets, Renewable Investments Need Tripling: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy To achieve the 1.5°C climate goal, investments in diverse renewable technologies must almost triple annually to USD 800 billion by 2050. Global renewable energy investments increased between 2013 and 2018, reaching its peak at USD 351 billion in 2017, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative […] Read more
EV Startup Ather Energy Raises $35 Mn in Latest Funding Round Updated On Mon, Nov 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has raised USD 35 million in its latest funding round which was led by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal Hero MotoCorp-backed electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has announced that it has raised just over USD 35 million in its latest funding round which was led by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal’s investment of USD 23 […] Read more
Iberdrola Pledges €75 Billion to Capitalise on Energy Transition Updated On Sat, Nov 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ignacio Galán CEO of Iberdrola “After 20 years of anticipating the energy transition, our business model positions us as a key agent in the transformation of the industrial fabric. With our experience, our engagement with society and our financial strength, we are advancing a model for long-term sustainable economic growth capable of meeting the current […] Read more
Grid Optimisation: a ‘no regret option’ to Allow More Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The expansion of wind energy continues despite COVID-19. And that requires the continued expansion of electricity grids. It also requires us to optimise and reinforce existing grids. In a new paper, WindEurope shows how available and proven technologies can optimise Europe’s existing grid infrastructure, and how this can help accommodate higher shares of renewables in […] Read more
IRENA Bats for Energy Transition Policies to maximise Socio-economic Benefits Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy COVID-19 has put a lot of pressure on the energy sector, but renewable energy has been shown to be resilient, providing clean, reliable, easy to mobilise and cost-effective energy solutions. IRENA’s ‘Post-COVID recovery: An agenda for resilience, development and equality’ launched earlier this year shows that a recovery focused on the renewable-based energy transition path […] Read more
IRENA Council Meets as Agency Renews Call for Recovery Built around Energy Transformation Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Representatives from across the world will participate in the 19th and 20th Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) this week, amid a backdrop of renewed calls from the Agency to build the post-Covid economic recovery around the energy transformation. Burkina Faso Energy Minister H.E. Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo, will serve as Chair for the […] Read more
