With The Rise Of RE, India’s New Coal Capacity Sees Record Drop: Report Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) said that renewable energy accounted for 71.5% of the record 13,669 megawatts (MW) power generation capacity added by India in the first quarter (Jan-Mar) of this year (2024), while coal’s share (including lignite) of total power capacity dropped below 50% for the first […] 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
With Legislations In Hand, Virginia Set To See A Rise Of Community Solar Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Since 2022, efforts to kickstart a shared solar programme in southwest Virginia in the United States (US) have been stalled. But this year, a renewed push brought it to life. The General Assembly at the Senate and the House of Delegates passed separate legislations, SB 253 and HB 106, to enlarge Dominion Energy’s existing community […] Read more
Battery Storage Needs To Be Increased Six Times By 2030 To Meet Global Energy Demand Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy After their deployment in the power sector more than doubled last year, batteries need to lead a sixfold increase in global energy storage to enable the world to meet 2030 targets, according to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) report. Growth in battery outpaced almost all other clean energy technologies in 2023 as falling costs, […] Read more
China RE Installations To Grow 5 Times By 2050 With 5 TW Solar Capacity, Finds Study Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by Norwegian analyst DNV has shown that China will have more than quintuple renewable energy installations by 2050. Energy Transition Outlook China 2024 (ETO) report states that in the coming years, the Chinese energy mix will shift rapidly from one dominated by fossil fuels to one where renewable power plays a key […] Read more
EU Finally Withdraws From ‘Dated’ Energy Charter Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Parliament recently gave its approval to withdraw from European Union (EU) Energy Charter Treaty. This withdrawal was made after receiving recommendation of the Industry, Research, Energy and International Trade committees. This withdrawal was adopted by 594 votes to 7, with 15 abstentions. To complete the process, the parliament gave its consent to the […] Read more
GameChange Solar Secures 500 MW+ Solar Projects In S. Africa Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy GameChange Solar, a global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted PV plants, was selected to supply its Genius Tracker™ solar trackers for four new solar projects of over 500 megawatts (MW) in Southern Africa. These projects are strategically positioned to enhance energy supply across the region, supporting the diversification of the energy mix to […] Read more
The Impact of Renewable Energy on Economic Growth and Job Creation Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy At first glance, the subject of renewable energy seems like a truly controversial matter, eliciting conversations and debates between advocates of climate change action and those seeking to protect their economic advantage. In a broader sense, however, there appears to be a nexus between renewable energy and economic growth. For instance, India spent $11.8 billion […] Read more
US Announces $7 Billion Solar For All Program For Rooftop Solar Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In an announcement on Earth Day (April 22nd) that will remind many of India’s very own almost $8 billion PM Suryaghar Yojana, the Biden Administration has announced a massive push for rooftop solar in the US. The program was kicked off with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announcing that 60 selectees will receive $7 billion […] Read more
