IRENA Report on Sustainable Pastureland Intensification: Making Room for Energy Crops without Harming Biodiversity Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Biofuels are an essential renewable energy resource, with 40% (90 exajoules) of renewable energy resources projected to come from biofuel sources by 2050. In order to meet these projected energetic demands, biofuel production must be increased from the current annual biofuel yield of 50 exajoules. Sustainable intensification of pastureland, or the increase of livestock yield […] Read more
WB Announces Energy Partnership to Support Energy Storage in Developing Countries Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 10th Clean Energy Ministerial and 4th Mission Innovation Ministerial, being held at Vancouver, Canada, saw the announcement of a new international partnership by the World Bank. The Energy Storage Partnership (ESP) includes the World Bank Group and 29 organizations working together to help develop energy storage solutions tailored to the needs of developing countries. The […] Read more
IREDA Seeking Resource Assessment Agencies for Solar and Wind Energy Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 31, 2019, for empanelment of resource assessment agencies. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) inviting proposals from eligible parties for empanelment of resource assessment agencies for solar and wind energy. The brief scope of work for the empaneled […] Read more
Four Renewable Energy Companies Show The Way in Cape Town Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy South Africa’s Cape Town’s clean energy ambition needs an overhaul and according to South Africa outlet, these 4 companies are one to watch out for. South Africa’s famous city, Cape Town has set an ambitious goal of having renewable power account for 20% of its energy mix by 2020, which a number of companies will […] Read more
EBRD to Invest $100Mn in Turkish Renewable Firm Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy With EBRD funds, the company plans to invest in wind farms and solar projects with a combined capacity of up to 250MW. In a new boost to Turkey’s renewable energy sector, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing US$ 100 million in a stake of Ictas Surdurulebilir Enerji Yatirimlari (Ictas Energy), the […] Read more
IEA Offers Insight to Morocco’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) has in its latest in-depth review of Morocco’s energy policies, highlighted the institutional, legal and fiscal reforms undertaken to promote the sustainable development of the country’s energy sector. Since the last review in 2014, the agency noted the government’s positive efforts to boost renewable investment, provide access to electricity, and […] Read more
World Bank Fund For Climate-Smart Mining to Support Clean Energy Transition Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Facility will support the sustainable extraction and processing of minerals and metals used in clean energy technologies, such as wind, solar power, and batteries for energy storage and electric vehicles. The World Bank Group has launched the Climate-Smart Mining Facility, the first-ever fund dedicated to making mining for minerals climate-smart and sustainable. The Facility will […] Read more
Risen Energy Forms Strategic Partnership to Expand Business in Australia Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Chinese solar module manufacturer Risen Energy recently announced a strategic partnership with Sydney-based innovative investment and asset management company, Providence Asset Group. The two parties signed an agreement whereby they will collaborate on investment and on the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects. This partnership will provide Risen Energy with strong financial support, helping […] Read more
Facebook, Dominion Energy to Add Six New Solar Facilities Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, these solar projects are expected to become operational by mid-2020 and all of them are in addition to the two previously announced 240 MW solar projects. In a bid to go green with solar, social networking giant Facebook and US-based Dominion Energy has partnered to add 6 new solar facilities with total capacity of 350 MW. […] Read more
