MoP Issues Draft Electricity Rules 2021 for Green Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has released the “Draft Electricity (promoting renewable energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2021,” seeking comments from stakeholders within 30 days. The draft rules can be accessed here. These rules are proposed for the purchase and consumption of green energy, including the energy from ‘Waste-to-Energy’ plants. The draft rules address […] Read more
‘Blue’ Hydrogen Worse for Climate Than Coal, Gas, Diesel, Finds Study Updated On Mon, Aug 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Could a supposedly “clean” and “green” energy source’s use harm the climate more than burning fossil fuel does? According to Cornell and Stanford University researchers, “blue” hydrogen, which is currently being lauded as a way to reduce global warming, is one such source. Blue hydrogen involves a process for making hydrogen by using methane in natural […] Read more
Researchers Develop Technology to Produce Hydrogen from Agriculture Residue Updated On Thu, Aug 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers from two Pune-based institutes today announced the development of a technique that produces hydrogen directly from agricultural residue. The generated hydrogen can be used in fuel cell-powered vehicles. Scientists from Sentient Labs, a KPIT Technologies incubated R&D innovation lab, and Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) of Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) came […] Read more
Mandating Green Hydrogen Use In Fertilisers and Other Sectors Key, Says Minister Updated On Wed, Aug 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to the junior oil minister, Rameswar Teli, under its quest to reduce carbon emissions, India plans to mandate refineries and fertilizer plants to use some green hydrogen. In a written reply to lawmakers on Monday, Teli said that India’s draft hydrogen policy will mandate a gradual increase in the use of green hydrogen instead […] Read more
World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway Updated On Fri, Aug 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Irena’s World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines a pathway for the world to achieve the Paris Agreement goals and halt the pace of climate change by transforming the global energy landscape. This report presents options to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C and bring CO2 emissions to net-zero by 2050, offering high-level insights on technology choices, […] Read more
India’s Energy Storage Tech Capacity to Reach 180-800 GW by 2050 Updated On Fri, Aug 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy During the last decade, the cost of energy storage technologies, primarily lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS), has declined rapidly and is projected to decline further over the next decade. This comes at a time when electricity grid flexibility is being recognised as an essential resource for reliable operations and for integrating high amounts of […] Read more
AEMO Plans 5 Energy Scenarios for Net Zero Latest by 2050 Updated On Fri, Jul 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published its “2021 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Report” (IASR) incorporating five future energy scenarios which will inform AEMO’s 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP). One of these scenarios, Hydrogen Superpower, comprises a zero emissions grid by 2035. The five scenarios are Slow Change, Steady Progress, Net Zero 2050, Step Change, […] Read more
NTPC REL Calls Bids to Launch Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh Updated On Thu, Jul 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), NTPC’s wholly owned subsidiary, has invited a domestic tender to set up India’s first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh, Ladakh. The sale of bid documents would commence from 31st July, 2021, the Ministry of Power has informed . The tender follows the recent tender floated […] Read more
Shell to Fully Acquire US Green Firm Inspire Energy Capital Updated On Wed, Jul 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Shell New Energies US LLC has signed an agreement to buy 100% of the equity interests of Inspire Energy Capital LLC, a renewable energy residential retailer with joint headquarters in Santa Monica, CA and Philadelphia, PA. Shell New Energies, a subsidiary of oil major Royal Dutch Shell plc, focuses on two main areas: new fuels […] Read more
