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Uber, Sun Mobility to Deploy Electric Autos in India

Global shared-mobility service provider Uber announced a partnership with Bangalore-based Sun Mobility to launch an electric auto service platform. The Ride-hailing giant Uber on Wednesday announced a partnership with SUN Mobility to deploy electric autos in India. As part of the agreement, SUN Mobility will offer its energy infrastructure platform, which includes swappable Li-Ion smart batteries […]

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ADB, Partners to Increase Access to Clean Energy in Tonga

ADB, Government of Tonga and other development partners have announced the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined the Government of Tonga and other development partners to announce the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant and distribution network for Tonga’s most […]

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Siemens Gamesa Wins 1714 MW Turbine Order from Ørsted and Eversource

Siemens Gamesa has conditionally received a record order for 1,714 MW from Ørsted and Eversource. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has conditionally received a record order for 1714 MW from Ørsted and Eversource. Encompassing three offshore wind power projects, the signed conditional contract is the largest U.S. offshore wind power order to date. It encompasses […]

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Distributed Renewables Could Create 400,000 Jobs in India

A jobs census has estimated that by 2023, distributed renewables will create 400,000 jobs in India, including 190,000 formal jobs, and 210,000 informal jobs The first annual jobs census measuring employment from decentralised renewables for rural electrification in Africa and Asia has estimated that by 2023 the sector will create 400,000 jobs in India – including 190,000 direct, […]

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UN Fund GCF Removes Veto Power Over Climate Projects

UN’s Green Climate Fund changed its rules at the latest meeting where it announced US$267 million towards United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supported countries. The United Nations’ Green Climate Fund has changed its rules so no single country can block finance, as recently it happened when the US intervened in a Chinese bid. The decision […]

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Suntuity Group Announces Foray into Indian Solar Market

Suntuity Group has announced its foray into the Indian solar sector with the commissioning of its maiden project. US-based solar solutions provider Suntuity Group has announced its foray into the Indian renewable energy sector with the commissioning of its maiden project in Maharashtra.  “The company, part of Suntuity Group, is proud to announce its maiden roof-top […]

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Investing in More Resilient Infrastructure Can Save $4.2 Trillion: World Bank

Investing in a more resilient and sustainable infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries can have four times the benefit for each dollar spent, says World Bank & GFDRR The net benefit on average of investing in more resilient infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries would be $4.2 trillion with $4 in benefit for each $1 […]

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CapitaLand to Install 6 Rooftop Solar Plants in Singapore

CapitaLand will partner with Sembcorp Industries to install about 21,240 rooftop solar panels atop six CapitaLand properties by end 2019. CapitaLand will partner with Sembcorp Industries to install about 21,240 rooftop solar panels atop six of its properties by end 2019. The installation will form the largest combined rooftop solar facility in Singapore by a […]

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