India takes advantage of distributed nature of Renewable Energy: Secretary, MNRE Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Aanand Kumar has said that India has been able to take advantage of distributed renewable energy sources to provide electricity to all of its households. Today at @IRENA Council meet, I highlighted the fact that India is taking full advantage of distributed nature of RE. Standalone solar household systems, mini & micro grids have helped […] Read more
IRENA Report on Hydrogen from Renewable Power: Technology Outlook for the Energy Transition Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the world strives to cut carbon emissions, electric power from renewables has emerged as a vital energy source. Yet transport and industry will still require combustible fuels for many purposes. Such needs could be met with hydrogen, which itself can be produced using renewable power. Hydrogen provides high-grade heat, helping to meet a range […] Read more
Indian Navy Sails towards Renewable Energy; 24MW Solar Projects under Execution Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Besides, Indian Navy has also taken up few pilot projects which utilize wind or hybrid (both wind and solar) as a source of energy. These projects not only aim to reduce carbon footprint but also help achieve self-sustenance in energy security. Demand for energy spurred over the past two decades on the back of unprecedented […] Read more
IRENA Report on Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Renewable energy employs about 32% of women, compared to 22% in the energy sector overall. Still, within renewables, women’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs is far lower than in administrative jobs. This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examines the question of gender equity throughout the sector. Building on […] Read more
Shri RK Singh takes charge of the Ministries of the Power and New & Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Shri RK Singh took over as the Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy here, today. He was greeted at the office by Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary, Power and Shri Anand Kumar, Secretary, MNRE along with the senior officials of the Ministries. Briefly interacting with the media after taking […] Read more
ASSOCHAM, REPA to Jointly Promote Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The leading apex industry body said that, “These are some of the win wins, the newly signed MoU would seek to achieve for both the organisations.” Industry body, the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and the Renewable Energy Promotion Association (REPA), a professional (public-private) not-for-profit body, has entered into an agreement […] Read more
Tata Power Shifts Complete Focus to Renewable Energy, to Cease Building New Coal Plants: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Utility ceases new coal-fired power development, creates a future based on renewables. One of the country’s largest private integrated power company, Tata Power has recently made it publicly clear that it will cease building new coal-fired capacity, according to a report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report, Tata Power: […] Read more
TKM Meets 87% Energy Needs of Bidadi Plant With Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through renewable power sourcing during the first three quarters of FY 2018-19, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) contributes more than 51,000 tons of Co2 reduction. Guided by Toyota’s ‘Global Environmental Challenge’ 2050 in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, till January ‘19 [in FY 2018-19], TKM successfully sourced 87% of electricity from the renewable […] Read more
Shell To Power Up 700,000 UK homes with Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Royal Dutch Shell will begin supplying renewable electricity to more than 700,000 homes in the UK this week as it powers up plans to become the world’s biggest electricity company. Under the brand Shell Energy, it will become one of UK’s biggest green power suppliers overnight when it replaces First Utility, a year after acquiring […] Read more
