IRENA Report on Renewables for Refugee Settlements Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Refugees and displaced people mostly depend on the energy that is unsustainable and can harm their health and well-being. Sustainable energy based on renewables, in contrast, bridges the gap between humanitarian response and development, enhancing the well-being of displaced people and communities. This study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), prepared in collaboration with […] Read more
Shift Towards EVs Made Future of Li-ion Batteries Bright: Vibhas Verma Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The prospects for lithium batteries right now and in the future are very positive. There is a lot of hype around lithium batteries which makes it a trending market. The shift that India and many other countries have made towards electric vehicles has made the future of lithium batteries very bright in every part of […] Read more
Iberdrola Finalises Construction of its 500 MW Solar Plant in 1 Year Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has announced that it has completed the construction of Europe’s biggest solar photovoltaic plant, the Núñez de Balboa project in just one year. Iberdrola has announced that it has completed the construction of what is now Europe’s biggest solar photovoltaic plant, the Núñez de Balboa project in just one year. The project had recently […] Read more
Solar Power Makes An Impact at Mumbai Suburban Stations Now Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as utility, and even rooftop solar continues to have a somewhat bumpy journey in India, distributed solar continues to make progress. Now, 15 stations on the Western Line of Mumbai’s suburban train system have got a special solar powered facility. A solar powered phone charging system. These 100% solar powered systems can charge upto […] Read more
SaaS Firm Zoho Goes Greener with 5MW Solar Plant in TN Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Zoho Corp, one of the biggest tech success stories from India in the Software-as-a-Services (SaaS) domain, has decided to set another marker for its green credentials. The firm, which reportedly grows food in its farms, in Tirunelveli, that is used in its employee canteen in Chennai has decided to source some of its energy requirements […] Read more
Job Alert! Research on Solar Pumps in India, Bangladesh, Nepal at IWMI Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Here are a few interesting jobs to consider in 2020. The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries. The IWMI is also the lead center for the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). CGIAR is […] Read more
Funding Options for African Countries hit by Climate Change: ACCF Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The debate around climate change often focuses on the targets that need to be achieved. Another aspect of the discussion is increasingly gaining attention; that is the funding required, for African countries in particular, where climate change has hit the hardest. The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) recently convened an event titled “Supporting African countries […] Read more
New Report Shows Potential of Renewable Energy in Refugee Settlements Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy On-site renewable energy solutions can cost-effectively supply refugee communities with low-cost, reliable electricity, according to a new report On-site renewable energy solutions can cost-effectively supply refugee communities with low-cost, reliable electricity, according to the findings of a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in cooperation with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. There […] Read more
EDP Invests $3 mn in Rensource for Promoting Expansion in Nigeria Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDP will invest USD 3 million in Rensource, a company that develops and manages decentralized solar energy systems, to support its expansion in Nigeria. The EDP Group has announced that EDP Renewables (EDP Renováveis) will invest USD 3 million in Rensource, a company that develops and manages decentralized solar energy systems, to support its expansion in Nigeria. […] Read more
