Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of algae that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The Rutgers University-led discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. […] Read more
Apparel Brand Gap Signs 90 MW VPPA With Enel Green Power Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gap has signed a 90 MW VPPA for the Aurora Wind Project with Enel Green Power, marking one of the largest offsite RE contracts by an apparel retailer. Global apparel retailer Gap Inc. has announced that it has signed a 90 MW virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for the Aurora Wind Project with Enel Green Power North America, marking one of […] Read more
AMP Energy India Begins Construction on UP’s 120MW Open Access Solar Project Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company said the estimated investment on the project is expected to be Rs 5 billion and it will be one of the largest open access solar energy projects in the state. Renewable energy power producer AMP Energy India has commenced the construction of 120 MWp open access solar power project in the state of […] Read more
India Should Focus on Full Value Chain of Solar Manufacturing: TERI Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy If India is to achieve its solar energy target of 100 GW by 2022, it should take up the full value chain of solar manufacturing, a new report has revealed. A new report has highlighted that if India is to achieve its solar energy target of 100 GW by 2022, it should take up the […] Read more
Chile Predicted to Have 50 Percent RE in its Energy Mix by 2030 Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Renewable energy is expected to comprise 50 percent in the Chile power mix by 2030, according to a new report by GlobalData Renewable energy, the only way forward to the global climate change mitigation and environmental requirements, is expected to comprise 50 percent in the Chile power mix by 2030, according to a new report. […] Read more
MNRE Invites Proposals for R&D in Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited project proposals from industries, startups engaged in Research, Development and Demonstration in multiple areas of solar energy. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited project proposals from industries, startups and R&D laboratories/organisations/institutions actively engaged in Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) in multiple areas of solar energy. The different areas […] Read more
Six More Cities Now Get EESL’s Super-Efficient ACs Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy These ACs will undergo no de-rating even at 43oC, which leads to continuous effective cooling even at high temperatures up to 52 oC. After introducing first-of-its-kind super-efficient Air Conditioners (ACs) for Delhi consumers, the government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has expanded this programme to six more cities i.e. Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and […] Read more
Dominion Energy Seeking Solar Generation Proposals Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dominion Energy Virginia is seeking bids for up to 500 MW of solar generation in both 2021 and 2022 Dominion Energy Virginia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy which has nearly 7.5 million customers in 18 states in the US, is seeking bids for up to 500 megawatts (MW) of solar generation in both 2021 […] Read more
Diageo Commits to a Renewable Future in Africa Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Diageo will invest GBP 180 million in renewable energy resources across its sites in Africa to ensure that it breweries are carbon and water-efficient British multinational alcoholic beverages company, Diageo has announced that it will invest GBP 180 million in renewable energy resources across its sites in Africa to ensure that it breweries are the […] Read more
