Requirement of Experienced Non-Executive Personnel- 2021 Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is a diversified, integrated energy major with presence in oil, gas, petrochemicals and alternative energy sources. Empowered with the ‘Maharatna’ status, the organization renders overriding prominence to the energy needs of the country and aspires to be ‘The Energy of India’ and ‘A Globally Admired Company’. IndianOil has been featuring […] Read more
Global Fossil Fuel Subsidies Stand at $6 Trillion: IMF Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy New research produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates global fossil fuel subsidies at about US$6 trillion (i.e. 6.8 percent of global GDP), with more than 70 percent reflecting undercharging for the environmental costs pertaining to the fuels, revealed IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at a recent UN energy summit. The IMF had previously estimated […] Read more
Enpal Raises €345 M for New Solar Projects in Germany Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy To accelerate the development of solar energy in Germany, solar solutions provider Enpal has secured debt commitments of €275 million from internationally leading investors BlackRock, Pricoa Private Capital (the private capital business of PGIM), and UniCredit in its recent round of fundraising. In addition, further institutional commitments of €70 million were signed in the form […] Read more
Off-grid Electrification Can Drive Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Compared to other regions in the world, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) exhibits the lowest electrification rate at 47% and the degree of urban-rural electrification inequality is also greater in the area than anywhere else. Off-grid electrification can play a vital role in extending electricity access to rural communities and improving economic resilience, finds a new report. […] Read more
White House Backs Plan for Renewable Energy Industry Tax Partnerships Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The White House is backing a plan by House of Representatives Democrats to let renewable energy firms form tax-advantaged partnerships that the oil and gas industry has used for decades to build out the U.S. pipeline and storage infrastructure, according to recent reports in the media. The expansion would allow the renewable energy industry – […] Read more
UltraTech Cement Joins RE100, Target Still 2050 For Net Zero Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy UltraTech Cement Limited, the largest manufacturer of grey cement, white cement and ready-mix concrete in India, has joined Climate Group’s RE100 initiative at Climate Week NYC 2021. As part of its commitment, UltraTech targets to meet 100 per cent of its electricity requirement through renewables sources by 2050. As the third largest cement manufacturer in […] Read more
Chalet Hotels is Now World’s 1st Hospitality Co to Join Climate Initiatives Updated On Thu, Sep 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Chalet Hotels Limited (CHL), owner, developer and asset manager of high-end hotels in key metro cities in India, has claimed to be the first hospitality company, globally, to join Climate Group’s RE100, EP100 and EV100 initiatives linked to renewable electricity, energy efficiency and electric mobility respectively. The announcement comes during the Climate Week NYC 2021, […] Read more
Power Roll, Filia to Develop Solar PV-enabled Window Blackout Blinds Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Power Roll and Filia Solar have signed an Application Development Partner Agreement to explore the use of Power Roll’s solar film for solar PV-enabled window blackout blinds. Power Roll claims to have developed a unique, flexible, lightweight solar film capable of producing ultra-low-cost green electricity that is up to 10 times cheaper to make than […] Read more
AIIB and IRENA Team-Up to Accelerate Asia’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to work together to support Asia’s energy transition and mobilize greater private capital for renewable energy. The agreement was signed today by AIIB President Jin Liqun and IRENA Director-General, Francesco La Camera, at a […] Read more