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
QCells Signs 12-GW Solar Power Deal With Tech-Giant Microsoft Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy player Qcells will supply tech giant Microsoft with 12 – G.W. of solar modules and EPC services over an 8-year period. This is Qcells’ largest module and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services agreement to date. The order is equivalent to powering more than 1.8 million homes annually. The eight-year strategic alliance […] Read more
Top 12 Trends Of 2023 That Created Ripples In Indian Renewable Sector Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy For India, forming a backdrop to the whole year was the softening in global module prices, continuation of ALMM exemptions, and of course, the noise around carbon credits and green hydrogen. Which events actually made an impact? Which ones stood out and are most likely to make a real impact, and soon? We present below […] Read more
Use Of Critical Mineral In Electric Vehicles Can Enhance Battery Life: IEA Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report analyzing the use of critical minerals in electric vehicles and found the use of critical minerals important in improving transparency in the supply chain.It mentions that to make the supply chain of critical minerals transparent, it requires that the companies that manufacture them purchase clean energy technologies. […] Read more
The Success Story of Solar Lighting in Rural Landscapes Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy By Shashank Donthi, CEO of Hynetic Electronics Solar lighting in rural landscapes have gained popularity and extensive deployment in India due to their eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. These lights harness solar energy during the day using photovoltaic panels and store it in batteries for illumination during the night. India’s rural communities form the foundation of […] Read more
LG Energy Solution Vertech Secures 10 GWh ESS Project in US Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy LG Energy Solution Vertech has secured 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of grid-scale battery energy storage (ESS) projects in the United States for the upcoming year, capitalizing on the potential foreseen in the US ESS market. This 10 GWh initiative encompasses the development of 10 integrated battery energy storage systems. The collective impact of these installations will […] Read more
