RE Could Meet 1/3rd of Demand in Central and Southern Europe: Report Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that by 2030, Central and South Eastern Europe could cover 1/3 rd of their rising energy demand with renewable energy (RE) The report “The Renewable Energy Roadmap for the Central and South Eastern Europe Energy Connectivity initiative (CESEC)” by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that accelerating the take-up […] Read more
India’s RE Push Based on Energy Security and Climate Change: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Thu, Oct 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s focus on renewables will not only ensure energy security but also address environmental concerns, former union minister Suresh Prabhu has said India’s focus on renewable segments like solar, wind and hydropower will not only ensure energy security but also address environmental concerns, former union minister Suresh Prabhu said on Wednesday. “The energy and environment are the two sides of the […] Read more
“Green” Credentials of Biomass Energy Challenged by Korean Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar developers in South Korea are filing a potentially game-changing lawsuit against their national government (midday Korea Standard Time, 28 September), citing unconstitutional renewable energy subsidies to wood burning that have worsened air pollution, accelerated climate change, and stunted the growth of the Korean solar energy sector. The case represents the first national-level lawsuit challenging […] Read more
PepsiCo Announces Target for 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030 Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy PepsiCo has announced a new target to source 100 percent renewable electricity across all of its company-owned and controlled operations globally by 2030 PepsiCo has announced a new target to source 100 percent renewable electricity across all of its company owned and controlled operations globally by 2030 and across its entire franchise and third-party operations […] Read more
How Northern India’s Energy Systems can be 100% Clean Energy: Report Updated On Wed, Sep 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has established how northern India’s energy systems, comprising of Delhi-NCR can be switched to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Finland’s Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) and Delhi-based ‘Climate Trends‘ in a new report on Tuesday established how northern India’s energy systems, comprising the world’s largest metropolitan area — Delhi-NCR — can be switched […] Read more
Time’s Ripe for Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy World Resources Institute Finds Offshore Wind Projects Offer Reduced Emissions and Higher Returns At a time when the globe is turning to renewable energy to mitigate climate change and address increasing power demand, offshore wind energy projects can be a gamechanger. A report by the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, World Resources Institute, […] Read more
Shell & Total Still Investing Much More in Fossil Fuels Than RE: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy While Shell and Total are shifting towards RE technologies, around 90 percent of their capital continues to be spent on fossil fuels, finds a new report While Shell and Total are shifting towards renewable energy (RE) technologies, around 90 percent of their capital continues to be spent on fossil fuels, finds a new report from […] Read more
Microsoft, Nike, Wipro and More Launch ‘Transform to Net Zero’ Initiative Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Nine companies have announced the establishment of a new initiative ‘Transform to Net Zero’ to accelerate the transition to a net-zero global economy. The heads of nine companies have announced the establishment of a new initiative to accelerate the transition to a net-zero global economy. The initiative, known as Transform to Net Zero, intends to […] Read more
OLADE, IRENA put RE at Heart of Economic Recovery in LAC Updated On Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and OLADE will boost ties to put the renewables-driven energy transformation at the heart of LAC economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) will boost ties to put the renewables-driven energy transformation at the heart of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) […] Read more
