Bacteria Could Lead the Way for Cheap & Green Energy Storage: Study Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Cornell University bioengineer Buz Barstow, Ph.D. ’09, is trying to solve a big problem: How to build a low-cost, environmentally friendly and large-scale system for storing and retrieving energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Currently, there are no sustainable methods for storing green energy, as batteries are environmentally toxic. The answer may […] Read more
Australia’s Emissions Dropped 5% in 2020 Amid Pandemic Restrictions Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.3% during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, according to government data. Emissions for the year to March 2021 are estimated to be 494.2 Mt carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e). This is 5.3% (27.8 Mt CO2-e) less than the previous year and is the lowest emission level recorded in the […] Read more
EC Approves $ 6.7 billion Scheme in France for Rooftop Solar Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar development in France is set to get a big fillip with the European Commission approving a $6.7bn (€5.7bn) scheme to support renewable power generation from small solar installations located on buildings. France is also a founding member of the International Solar Association. Approved under European Union (EU) state aid rules, the scheme will […] Read more
Japanese Firm to Build World’s 1st Power Transfer Vessel Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy PowerX, a Japanese company, plans to innovate power storage and transmission by developing an automated Power Transfer Vessel to carry electricity from offshore wind farms to shore. The very first model of such vessels is “Power ARK 100” – a 100TEU trimaran specially designed for transferring renewable energy in Japan’s coastal waters. The company also […] Read more
Green Group Files Climate Lawsuit Against Australian Gas Major Santos Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a landmark move, green group Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) is suing oil and gas major Santos Ltd, challenging the company’s claims that natural gas provides “clean energy” and that it has a “credible and clear plan” to achieve “net zero” emissions by 2040 in the Federal Court of Australia. This is the first […] Read more
48 MW Scottish Offshore Wind Project Fully Installed Updated On Tue, Aug 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The 48MW Kincardine Offshore Wind project, touted as “the world’s largest installed floating offshore wind farm,” has been fully installed now. It is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 55,000 Scottish households. Last year, Scotland narrowly missed a target to generate the equivalent of 100% of its electricity demand from renewables. The figure […] Read more
MoP Issues Draft Electricity Rules 2021 for Green Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has released the “Draft Electricity (promoting renewable energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2021,” seeking comments from stakeholders within 30 days. The draft rules can be accessed here. These rules are proposed for the purchase and consumption of green energy, including the energy from ‘Waste-to-Energy’ plants. The draft rules address […] Read more
Smart Meters Have Substantial Sustainability Benefits, Say IEEE Experts Updated On Wed, Aug 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The electrical grid is a marvel of modern engineering that underpins nearly every aspect of society –– a complex interconnection that spans the tiniest LED lightbulb and the largest power plants. But as electricity use grows, which it does exponentially, the grid strains. The use of renewable energy sources and new regulations can add to the […] Read more
Bangladesh’s Largest Solar Plant Of 100 MW Up For Approval Updated On Tue, Aug 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bangladesh, known more for its off grid solar programme that has provided electricity access to over 20 million citizens, and spawned some brilliant startups (notably SOLshare) in the process, is finally close to a large, utility scale project. Plans have been finalised to set up the country’s largest single power plant in Jamalpur, for a […] Read more
