$151 Bn for Fossil Fuels, Only $89 Bn for RE in COVID-19 Recovery Packages Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report shows that total commitments for fossil fuels reached USD 151 billion from G20 governments, and only USD 89 billion for clean energy. A new report shows that during the global pandemic, total commitments in support of fossil fuels reached at least USD 151 billion from G20 governments. Of which, only 20 percent made financial support […] Read more
Cargill Partners With CleanMax for RE Projects in India Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Cargill has partnered with CleanMax in India to meet 70 to 80 percent of its facility’s electricity needs from a solar and wind hybrid project in Karnataka. US-based global food corporation Cargill has announced that it is expanding its portfolio of renewable energy projects worldwide with 10 new projects set to come up online next […] Read more
120 GW Renewable Capacity, €340 billion Investments. The Numbers Behind EC’s Hydrogen Move Updated On Mon, Jul 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The European Commission has finally shared some more details of its ‘Green Deal’ plan. Using energy from hydrogen is a key plank of the plan, with the energy to electrolyse hydrogen coming from solar and wind energy. Electrolyser technologies are expected to mature enough by 2030. The bloc has zeroed in on Hydrogen as many […] 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
Ørsted & TSMC Sign World’s Largest Corporate Renewable PPA Updated On Wed, Jul 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ørsted and TSMC have signed the largest ever renewable corporate PPA, under which TSMC will offtake the full production from Ørsted’s 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b & 4 offshore wind farm. Offshore wind major Ørsted and Taiwan-based TSMC have announced that they have signed a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA), under which TSMC will offtake […] Read more
Ireland Forms new Govt – Promising Revolution in Renewables Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government, which has promised a “revolution” in renewables. After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government. The new three-party government coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party marks unknown territory for Ireland. The […] Read more
Inadequate Policy Support for RE Startups and SMEs in India: WWF India Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy There are only a handful of policies that help accelerate the growth of RE startups and SMEs to meet India’s clean energy demands, finds a new report. While India’s move towards clean energy transition has led to the emergence of various startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), there are only a handful of policies that help […] Read more
10 Recommendations to Rapidly Boost Energy Efficiency Progress Worldwide Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency has announced 10 recommendations to rapidly boost energy efficiency progress worldwide National leaders, key ministers, top business executives and other international figures part of the Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency have announced 10 recommendations to rapidly boost energy efficiency progress worldwide, highlighting benefits […] Read more
200 MW Reading Wind Facility in Kansas Comes Online Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Southern Power has announced that the 200 MW Reading Wind Facility in Osage and Lyon Counties, Kansas, is now operational. Southern Power, a leading US wholesale energy provider and a subsidiary of Southern Company, has announced that the 200-megawatt (MW) Reading Wind Facility in Osage and Lyon Counties, Kansas, is now operational. This project, Southern […] Read more