Standard Solar Acquires 84-Megawatt Community Solar Portfolio in Illinois Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based commercial and community solar developer Standard Solar announced the acquisition of an 84-megawatt community solar portfolio in Illinois. The portfolio consists of three sets of community solar gardens in Illinois including six sites with a capacity of approximately 47 MW, four sites totaling 12 MW, and four sites representing 25 MW. According to the […] Read more
US Households With Heat Pumps Witness 62% Drop Energy Bills: NREL Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy NREL is a national laboratory of the US Department of Energy (DOE) for renewable energy and energy efficiency research development, operated for DOE and funded by the Department of energy’s Building Technologies Office. In its latest research, NREL shared research on the benefit of heat pumps for households. The research was co-authored by Prateek Munankarmi, […] Read more
Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions To Develop 13 MW Solar Project in Texas Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Aggreko, a US-based energy solutions company, announced that the company’s Energy Transition Solutions (“Aggreko ETS”) division has acquired a 13 MW behind-the-meter solar power project site in Texas. Aggreko ETS will oversee the construction, own, and operate the clean energy project in support of a Texas energy producer’s drive to decarbonise operations. Once complete, the […] Read more
Revolutionizing EV Charging: Is India Ready to Accelerate Into The Future With V2G? Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology marks a transformative phase in the intersection of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and power grids. This cutting-edge system allows electric vehicles to draw energy from the grid for charging and feed stored energy in vehicle batteries back into the grid when needed. V2G, often associated with bidirectional charging, establishes a dynamic relationship where […] Read more
LONGi Makes Case For Net Zero Manufacturing At WEF Davos Updated On Mon, Jan 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy As one of the newest recipients of the World Economic Forum (WEF) “Lighthouse Factory” recognition, Chinese solar giant LONGi made a strong case for net zero manufacturing powered by clean energy. For LONGi, which will celebrate it’s 25th year of founding in 2025, the journey to be the leading solar player has been truly impressive. […] Read more
Europe Union Revised Carbon Emission Targets For Heavy Duty Vehicles Updated On Fri, Jan 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Council and the European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional political agreement on Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). Their aim is to further reduce CO2 emissions in the road transport sector and to introduce new targets for 2030, 2035 and 2040. The new rules will contribute to fulfilling the EU’s 2030 […] Read more
US Announces $104mn Investment Plan For New Net-Zero Facilities Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $104 million for energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31 Federal facilities. The latest step is part of President Biden’s strategy to re-establish the federal government as a sustainability leader. The funding announced by the President is part of the DOE’s Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy […] Read more
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
€300 Million IFC Loan For Iberdrola To Back Renewables Versus Coal Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The World Bank’s private lending arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has backed Spanish utility major Iberdrola with a €300 million (US$328.7 million) loan to support and develop renewable energy projects in coal-dependent countries, including Morocco, Vietnam and Poland. According to Iberdrola,€170 million has already been committed to financing onshore wind projects in Poland, one of the biggest European […] Read more
