Unfazed By Protests, Adani Will Expand Energy Footprint In Lanka Updated On Tue, Jun 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Unfazed by the political storm over recent off-the-cuff remarks by MMC Ferdinando, the former Chairman of Ceylon Electricity Board, a couple of weeks ago, Adani Group has set its sights on further expanding its operations in Sri Lanka through Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL). The expansion plan entails setting up strategic projects that include about […] Read more
Airports To Become Carbon Neutral By December 2024 Updated On Wed, Jun 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The government is aiming to make Most Indian airports carbon neutral by December 2024 and achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030. Rubina Ali, joint secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, recently wrote to the CEOs of the private airports and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to submit a plan to achieve net zero. Her letter […] Read more
Despite Positive Results, Renewable Energy In Australia Faces Local Challenges Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Community protests are delaying Australia’s efforts to rebuild its overburdened electricity infrastructure, potentially delaying investments in wind and solar farms (Renewable Energy) that would be needed to replace retiring coal-fired power generation over the next 25 years. The continent sized country has long been blamed for going too slow on renewable additions, besides its high […] Read more
Fresh Highs In Renewable Power Generation Supported India During Coal Crisis Updated On Thu, Jun 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy As India faced the worst power cuts in the last six years in April, 2022, the data released by the Central Government shows that there was record renewable energy production in the country which reduced the dependence on the coal and also helped the rise in the coal inventories. This happened even when there was […] Read more
The Top 5: Indian Cement Manufacturers & Their Efforts Towards Sustainability Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Cement industry is the second-largest producer of cement in the world, while the Indian market is also the second-biggest consumer on the planet. The country had over 200 large cement producing plants and more than 360 small ones recording a turnover of around Rs 64,000 Crore in FY-20. With a massive and ongoing […] Read more
Global trailblazers offer inclusive off-grid solutions Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Chhavi Sharma, International Programme Manager, Ashden The shortlists for the annual Ashden Awards highlight a new crop of grassroots renewable energy solutions – revealing key trends in the sector, and raising the profile of its breakout stars. The awards accelerate climate innovation creating fairer, better low-carbon world. The awards shortlists, announced earlier this month, […] Read more
Iraq investing $680 million in renewable energy projects Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Iraq authorities have approved an expenditure of one trillion Iraqi dinars or $680 million for the expansion and development for renewable power projects in order to reduce the dependence of imported power and enhance the use of RE in the country. The Central Bank of Iraq had planned to allocate the funds for solar power […] Read more
RK Singh Urges States To Form Steering Committees On Clean Energy Transition Updated On Wed, May 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh has asked all chief ministers, and lieutenant governors of Union Territories to set up state-level steering committees for energy transition to reduce carbon emissions. A statement from power ministry reads, “Singh stressed on the role of the state governments for successful implementation of reduction in emission intensity by 45 percent […] Read more
Tata Motors and Tata Power Continue Cooperation To Expand Solar Rooftop With 7 MWp Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Continuing with the push towards sustainable manufacturing Tata Power and Tata Motors have joined hands for the development of a 7 MWp solar rooftop project at Tata Motors’ Passenger Vehicle Plant in Chikhali, Pune. This is the third phase of a joint 17 MWp on-site solar project developed by the two companies, of which a […] Read more