Only 10% Coal Plants To Be Decommissioned By 2030: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Only 10% of the world’s existing coal power capacity is slated for decommissioning by 2030. More coal decommissioning transactions can be closed in the next three to five years, according to a report by IEEFA. Governments, investors and philanthropic organisations should invest the effort to identify these opportunities. The decarbonisation of electricity in emerging market […] Read more
Despite Record Investments, World Off Track For 2030 RE Target: EY Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) recently reported a decline in overall global energy investments, failing to keep the world on track for the 2030 renewables targets. EY report found that, despite last year’s surge of US$1.8 trillion in clean energy investment, including US$660 billion earmarked for renewables, investment remains below the COP28 target of […] Read more
Bhutan Makes A Serious Push For Solar In 2024-25 Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Bhutan, one of the world’s few carbon negative countries, hasn’t felt the urgency to add more renewables to its significant hydropower resources until now. In its 2024-25 budget report, the country has finally made a serious start to plans to add other renewables, notably solar and wind energy to its energy mix. The document, which […] Read more
Sodium-Ion Battery Startup UNIGRID Battery Gets $12mn Funding Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy UNIGRID Battery, a San Diego-based startup developing advanced sodium-ion batteries, has announced a successful close of an oversubscribed $12 Million Series A funding round. The financing was Co-led by Transition VC and Ritz Venture Capital and joined by new investor Union Square Ventures and existing investor Foothill Ventures. The investment will accelerate and scale-up UNIGRID’s […] Read more
Programme Associate – Governance, Partnerships Unit Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Reporting to the Chief of the Governance Unit, this role will support the successful deliverables of governance programs of the unit. S/he will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various activities ensuring that all governance and partnership goals, objectives, and outcomes are met. They will also communicate with external partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to […] Read more
Research Intern, Responsible RE Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Job Duties and Accountabilities Research Contribute to mapping and estimating the green jobs across the entire value chain in the renewable energy sector (solar, wind, biomass, bio-CNG etc.) by Conducting primary surveys of private sector players (in-person or virtual) with support from senior colleagues Analyse the data obtained for accuracy, inconsistencies, gaps etc. to develop […] Read more
Manager – Land Acquisition (South India) Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Supporting land acquisition function for Hydrogen business for under construction projects and pipeline projects across wind/solar/hybrid projects on Pan India basis. Develop strong and capable team with high level of competency. Responsible for acquisition of private, government, forest land the project time & cost and in line with the provisions of applicable law. Relevant proposals […] Read more
US Invests $ 9.5 Mn To Study Social Dynamics Of Siting Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced an investment of $9.5 million for four new projects. This study was undertaken to examine the ways that siting practices can influence public attitudes toward and permitting of large-scale solar facilities. The research is expected to generate actionable insights that improve outcomes for host communities. It particularly […] Read more
The Top 5 Challenges For Green Hydrogen To Overcome Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Hydrogen as a source of energy isn’t a new concept and is dubbed as a potential alternate energy source for over a century now. However, most hydrogen produced today is generated using fossil fuel energy, a source to about a billion tons of CO2 emissions equivalent per year. The concept of green hydrogen, promising considerable […] Read more
