Metlife Plans to cut Emissions and Originate $20 Bn in Green Investments by 2030 Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Metlife has committed to reduce its GHG emissions by 30 percent from 2019 levels and originate USD 20 billion in new green investments by 2030 Metlife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies, has announced that it has committed to reduce its location-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent from 2019 levels over […] Read more
Geospatial Tool Launched to Aid in Faster Deployment of RE Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The India chapter of non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping make better choices in selecting land for siting RE projects The India chapter of science-based non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping decision-makers, investors, and financiers to make better choices in selecting land for siting renewable energy (RE) projects like solar and […] Read more
American Land Agency Lagging Behind in Shift to Renewables: IEEFA Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new analysis by IEEFA stated that the Bureau of Land Management has lagged in responding to America’s shift to renewables in the national energy economy. The Bureau of Land Management, the single biggest steward of real estate in the US, often finds itself in the crossfire of heated arguments over how best to use […] Read more
Thyssenkrupp Partners With Amplus for Solar Plant at Pune Site Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy thyssenkrupp Elevator has collaborated with Amplus Solar to set up an onsite solar power unit worth a combined 820 kWp at their Pune facility. thyssenkrupp Elevator, one of the world’s leading elevator companies, has collaborated with Amplus Solar to set up an onsite solar power unit at their Pune facility. In accordance with which, thyssenkrupp […] Read more
New Jersey Opens Solicitations for 2.4 GW Offshore Wind Capacity Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy NJBPU has opened the application window for the second solicitation of offshore wind capacity in New Jersey which seeks to award upto 2.4 GW of projects The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has voted unanimously to open the application window for the State’s second solicitation of offshore wind capacity. This second solicitation seeks […] Read more
Uber to be Fully Zero-Emission by 2040, 100% EVs by 2030 Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Uber has committed to becoming a fully zero-emission platform by 2040, and for 100% of rides take place in EVs in US, Canadian, and European cities by 2030 Taking a cue from possibly the only positive outcome of the global lockdown due to Covid i.e. the one on the climate, with emissions in some months […] Read more
Solar Industry can be Enablers of Healthcare Industry: Sangita Reddy at WSTS Updated On Wed, Sep 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sangita Reddy has said that the solar industry can play a crucial role as enablers of healthcare in areas where there is inadequate access to grid-connected power. Feeling bright & energised after an insightful panel discussion with @bertrandpiccard the man who flew a solar plane around the world & visionary leader @anandmahindra at #ISAWSTS -the […] Read more
Total and PSA Form JV ‘ACC’ to Manufacture EV Batteries in Europe Updated On Tue, Sep 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy PSA and Tota have formed a JV ‘ACC’ for the development and manufacture of high-performance batteries for the automotive industry from 2023. Groupe PSA/Opel and Total/Saft have signed an agreement for the creation of the joint venture ACC. With this partnership, the parties are setting up a world-class player in the development and manufacture of high-performance […] Read more
Lightsource bp Begins Work on California Pollinator Friendly Solar Farm Updated On Sat, Sep 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a USD 20 million financing package and mobilised construction on its Wildflower Solar project in California. Lightsource bp, a global leader in solar development, has announced that it has successfully closed on a USD 20 million financing package and mobilised construction on its Wildflower Solar project located in Rio Linda, about […] Read more
