Amazon Announces 3 New Wind Projects for Powering Web Services Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amazon has committed three new renewable energy projects as part of its long-term goal to power all Amazon Web Services (AWS) global infrastructure with renewable energy. Online retail giant Amazon announced three new renewable energy projects as part of its long-term goal to power all Amazon Web Services (AWS) global infrastructure with renewable energy. Three […] Read more
MNRE HQ Building To Use Solar Energy & Become Net-Zero Energy Complex Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Akshay Urja Bhawan will be located in Delhi, right opposite the premises which the ministry presently occupies in the CGO Complex here. To promote sustainable practices, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has conceptualised a “net-zero energy complex” for its new headquarters in New Delhi. The Akshay Urja Bhawan will be located […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Commissions Rooftop Solar Projects Over 3 MW in Telangana Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy In Telangana, the scheme provides for government offices to switch to solar power at zero capital costs, and avail electricity at a flat rate of Rs 3.14/unit for 25 years. Fourth Partner Energy, one of India’s leading distributed solar rooftop energy company, has announced the commissioning of 8 solar projects with a capacity of 3116 […] Read more
Norway’s GPFG Sovereign Fund Permitted to Invest $14Bn in Unlisted Renewables Updated On Sat, Apr 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government is allowing for the Government Pension Fund Global to be invested in unlisted renewable energy infrastructure under the dedicated environmental mandates. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), the world’s largest at more than $1 trillion, will soon be able to invest in unlisted renewable energy infrastructure projects, such as wind power plants and solar […] Read more
Pilot Project Brings 24-Hour Solar Power to Remote Philippine Island Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy A pilot project under an Asian Development Bank (ADB) technical assistance, is bringing 24-hour solar power to this small rural island in Antique Province, Philippines. The Malalison Island Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Hybrid Pilot Project is a private sector joint venture with Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO), the electric distribution franchise holder, and One Renewable Energy Enterprise, […] Read more
MNRE Proposes Obligatory Glass Recycling for Solar Power Generators Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering to make mandatory for solar power developers to follow glass recycling procedure for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under a new framework. “Recycling of end of life solar panel glass containing Antimony may be made mandatory on the generators as part of environmental liability” said the […] Read more
Toyota Installs SimpleFuel Station to its Plant, Generating Hydrogen Fuel using Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Toyota has announced that it has newly introduced SimpleFuel to its Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, an electrolysis-based machine for hydrogen generation and filling that can produce, store, and supply hydrogen by making use of electricity generated from solar power. SimpleFuel is a product of and jointly manufactured by IVYS Energy Solutions and PDC Machines […] Read more
Promote RE to Ensure Energy Security & Protect Climate : Naidu Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for the promotion of new and renewable energy in a big way. He said moving to renewable would not just ensure energy security but also protect the climate, reduce pollution. ‘Adequate growth in renewable energy would serve a dual purpose – firstly, it would contribute […] Read more
Japan’s JERA To Grow Renewable Energy Investment to 5 GW by 2025 Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The world’s biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) JERA, a day after becoming Japan’s major electricity generator has announced that it will increase its investment in Renewable energy. According to the company, JERA aims to spend around 70 % of its investment budget for the next seven years on renewable energy and liquefied natural […] Read more