E-Fuel Blending In EVs Can Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence By 2028: IEA Estimates Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by International Energy Agency (IEA) found that a combination of electric vehicles (EVs) and biofuels is anticipated to significantly reduce global oil demand. It’s estimated to offset 4 million barrels of oil-equivalent per day by 2028, constituting over 7% of the predicted oil demand for transportation. The IEA report on E-fuel mentioned, […] Read more
Tripling RE Power With Efficiency Will Accelerate Fossil Phaseout: EMBER Updated On Mon, Dec 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Energy think-tank EMBER in its recent report, analyzed the impact of increasing renewables and doubling efficiency on phasing out of fossil fuels. The findings reveal that renewables contribute significantly to efficiency, delivering about 85% of the targeted fossil fuel cuts by 2030. EMBER indicates that, by 2035, renewables and efficiency alone can slash total CO2 […] Read more
Remove Fossil Fuel Subsidy To Meet 2030 RE Targets: BloombergNEF Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report from BloombergNEF on the issue of global renewable targets claimed that solar is on track for what’s needed to achieve the 2030 target. The report highlighted that the world needs to reduce subsidies in fossil fuels to boost the growth of renewables. This comes at a time when several global leaders are […] Read more
Rajasthan Sees Fossil Contribution Shrink For 4 Consecutive Months Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy New data from global energy think tank Ember reveals that the share of fossil fuels in Rajasthan’s power generation mix has hit record-low levels at 50 percent from April to July this year. It is the first time that the lowest level was sustained for over a quarter of the year. Fossil fuels generated 34 […] Read more
Norway Study Shows Electrifying Trucks Key To Reducing Fossil Fuel Demand Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per a report by Rystad, Norway’s persistent road fuel demand won’t last amid rapid EV adoption. It finds that road fuel demand in Norway has remained relatively stable even with soaring electric vehicle (EV) adoption, raising questions about whether EVs really have a material impact on diesel and gasoline sales. Rystad Energy research and […] Read more
India Attains COP21 Goal: 40% Pwr Gen Capacity Now Non-Fossil Based Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy India has achieved the target of 40% of its installed electricity generation capacity being from non-fossil energy sources, an official statement said on Thursday. At the end of October this year, the Ministry of Power (MoP) reiterated India’s commitment to achieve more than 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil-fuel energy resources by […] Read more
Fossil-dependent Russia Finally Warms Up To Solar Power Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar energy in Russia might be on the verge of a major expansion, thanks to a government support program for renewable energy sources, The Moscow Times reported industry experts as saying. Russia, the world’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has historically relied on its vast oil and gas reserves to bolster its economy. But the […] Read more
Global Fossil Fuel Subsidies Stand at $6 Trillion: IMF Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy New research produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates global fossil fuel subsidies at about US$6 trillion (i.e. 6.8 percent of global GDP), with more than 70 percent reflecting undercharging for the environmental costs pertaining to the fuels, revealed IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at a recent UN energy summit. The IMF had previously estimated […] Read more
Majority of New Renewables Beat Cheapest Fossil Fuel on Cost: IRENA Updated On Wed, Jun 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The share of renewable energy that achieved lower costs than the most competitive fossil fuel option doubled in 2020, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows. 162 gigawatts (GW) or 62 per cent of total renewable power generation added last year had lower costs than the cheapest new fossil fuel option. […] Read more
