South Africa Planning RE Investments & 3 Power Ships to Tackle Power Crisis Updated On Mon, Mar 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy South Africa has announced its new plans to ease the severe electricity crisis in the country, including three offshore power ships, greater use of solar and wind energy, and other renewable energy (RE) investments. Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe, had recently announced eight chosen bidders in the government’s emergency risk mitigation program, […] Read more
25% of Urban Population Lives in a City with RE Target, 18% in India: Report Updated On Fri, Mar 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has found that 25% of the urban population lives in a city with a renewable energy (RE) target, lowering to 18% in India. The latest Renewables in Cities 2021 Global Status Report shows that more than 1 billion people – about 25 percent of the urban population – live in a city with […] Read more
Fast-Track Energy Transitions to Win the Race to Zero Updated On Tue, Mar 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines global strategies towards carbon-neutrality and leads way to a climate-safe 1.5°C pathway by 2050 Proven technologies for a net-zero energy system already largely exist today, finds the preview of World Energy Transitions Outlook by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable power, green hydrogen and modern bioenergy will dominate the world […] Read more
Renewables Can Lower Energy Costs and Boost Energy Security in Antigua and Barbuda Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy IRENA report shows renewable generation, green hydrogen and EVs are the most cost-effective energy strategy for the Caribbean island Antigua and Barbuda can significantly reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels while driving down electricity costs for citizens, by meeting its energy needs exclusively through indigenous renewable energy resources, green hydrogen and full electric vehicle […] Read more
Pacific Island Countries and Territories Unite Around Enhanced Renewables Ambition Under Climate Goals Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Pacific SIDS committed to strengthening energy transformation through more ambitious nationally determined contributions ahead of COP26 In a year of critical action on climate mitigation and adaptation, Pacific Island governments have reinforced their commitment to energy transition action and strengthened sustainable energy goals within updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, the […] Read more
MoRTH Launches ‘Go Electric’ Campaign To Promote E-Mobility & E-Cooking Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today launched the ‘Go Electric’ campaign of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to promote and spread awareness on electric mobility, EV charging infrastructure, and clean and safe electric cooking in India. Minister for Road Transport & Highways and the Minister of Micro (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Power and […] Read more
Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization will report directly to the Director-General and lead a team of three (3) professional and several administrative staff members. The Director with be responsible for providing expert advice, developing policies, and leading the Resource Mobilization and fund-raising services, as well as the budget management, for the organization. The ISA proposes to engage […] Read more
Hindustan Zinc Signs MoU with Epiroc for Using BEVs in Underground Mining Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s integrated producer of Zinc-Lead and Silver and a Vedanta Group Company, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Epiroc Rock Drills AB for Zero Emission and Sustainable Mining by introducing Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) in underground mining. HZL claims to become the first mining company in India to introduce electric […] Read more
Oxford University Study Predicts 10% Renewable Share in Africa By 2030 Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Africa, which has for some time now carried the tag of ‘promising‘ for non hydro renewable energy, might yet be the continent with the lowest share of non hydro renewable energy by 2030. Even as some countries within the continent will break away from the rest to have a much more robust contribution from solar […] Read more
