New Commitments for ETAF at COP 27; Developing Countries to Benefit Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development to bolster renewables, three new partners have officially joined the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing Platform (ETAF), IRENA’s global climate finance platform aimed at mobilising capital to scale up renewable project funding in developing countries by 2030. Cooperation agreements with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Masdar and Swiss Re were signed […] Read more
OYA Renewables, Oil Well Shares Form JV to Develop 3 GW Renewables Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy North American energy transition solutions platform, OYA Renewables and Appalachian-based energy major Oil Well Shares have announced the formation of Chrysalis Energy, a joint venture by the two for the development and construction of community and utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage infrastructure projects across the PJM region. PJM is part of the Eastern Interconnection […] Read more
Solar PV Takes the Lead in Renewables When it Comes to Employing Women Updated On Wed, Oct 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy A report put forth by IRENA states that the solar PV industry boasts of the highest share of full-time women employees in the renewable energy sector. The share stood at 40% last year. The solar PV industry is the biggest employer of women in renewables both with reference to global number of employees as well […] Read more
Masdar Acquires Arlington for Renewable Energy Storage in UK, Europe Updated On Wed, Oct 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Renewable energy conglomerate Masdar has announced that it has acquired UK-based battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Arlington Energy that will enable Masdar to expand its presence in the UK and European RE markets and support countries’ net-zero objectives. Arlington Energy delves into developing, building, operating and financing flexible energy solutions; having taken over 170 […] Read more
Goldwind To Supply 111 Wind Turbines To Masdar For Uzbekistan Wind Project Updated On Mon, Oct 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chinese multinational wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind has announced that it has secured a novel deal with Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) for the supply of 111 units of GW155-4.5MW turbines. The turbines will be supplied for the largest of its kind project in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Goldwind held that the agreement with Masdar […] Read more
Apollo Solar Project of EDF Renewables to Power 1200 Restaurants of McDonald’s Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables North America has said that it has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement with fast food chain McDonald’s. The 255 MWac / 332 MWdc Apollo Solar project will help McDonald’s meet its sustainability goals. Apollo Solar is located in Texas and is expected to begin delivery of low carbon electricity in June […] Read more
Some Reassurance for Industry In Prime Minister’s I-Day Speech Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy In his Independence Day speech on August 15, the Prime Minister’s advocacy for energy independence (Energy Self Sufficient Nation) must have been reassuring for industry in India. The stress on energy independence was noticeable as the Prime Minister launched into an exhortation to think big for the country. The announcement, coming at a time of […] Read more
Why The Solar Industry Needs To Push For A Circular Economy Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Bharat Bhut, Co-Founder And Director, Goldi Solar The latest IPCC report shows greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, and current plans to address climate change are not ambitious enough to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels—a threshold scientists believe is necessary to avoid even more catastrophic impacts. This can be largely attributed to […] Read more
Australia Steps Up New Initiatives Towards Net Zero By 2050 Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a significant break from the previous administration, the Australian federal government has proposed legislation that will secure Australia’s pledge to reach net zero by 2050 as well as provide greater monitoring and accountability over climate change progress. The Climate Change Bill 2022, as it is known, consists of four essential provisions that the MPs […] Read more
