Apple to Utilize 100 Percent Renewable Energy for Manufacturing in Japan Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Apple has partnered with component supplier Ibiden to power all of its manufacturing in Japan with 100 percent renewable energy. Component supplier Ibiden is the first company in Japan to pledge it will power all of its Apple manufacturing with 100 percent renewable energy — a new milestone for Apple and Japan. The announcement marks […] Read more
Centre Approves MoU on Renewable Energy Signed with Portugal, Working Group to Discuss Cooperation Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Both sides aim to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit equality and reciprocity. The Centre today approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on renewable energy signed with Portugal. “The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime […] Read more
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Renewable Energy between India and Portugal Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Renewable Energy between India and Portugal. The MoU was signed on 6th January, 2017 in New Delhi. The MoU will help in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. […] Read more
Aditya Birla Group with Lotus Renewables to launch a $100 million Global Clean Energy Fund: Report Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The Global Clean Energy Fund will be managed by Singapore-based Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Pte Ltd. Aditya Birla Group is reportedly gearing up to launch a $100 million Global Clean Energy Fund with Lotus Renewables. The fund is targeted at developing countries in Asia, including India, as well as Australia. K Gowri […] Read more
ABB Commissions Denmark’s First Urban Energy Storage System to Support Renewables Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy ABB’s Lithion-ion based battery energy storage system (BESS) will be integrated with the local electricity grid in the new harbour district of Nordhavn, Copenhagen ABB has announced that it has successfully commissioned Denmark’s first urban energy storage system. ABB’s Lithion-ion based battery energy storage system (BESS) will be integrated with the local electricity grid in […] Read more
Zambia Signs Second Scaling Solar Mandate to Develop another 500 MW of Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Government of Zambia has signed an agreement with Scaling Solar for a second mandate to Develop another 500 MW of Renewable Energy The Government of Zambia has signed agreements for a second mandate with Scaling Solar, the World Bank Group program that is helping developing countries procure low cost, privately financed, solar power. This […] Read more
India Needs Energy Efficiency By Maximising Supply Of Renewable Energy Sources: Niti Aayog Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We’re at a time when prices of renewable energy sources like solar are falling rapidly. This will soon spread to different energy sources” Buoyed by falling solar tariffs, Niti Aayog today said India needs energy efficiency by maximising supply of renewable energy sources to help realise the goal of sustainable development for affordable and clean […] Read more
Sales of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Dropped To 30 Per Cent in February Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Power distribution companies as well as open access and captive consumers are under obligation to buy RECs from renewable energy producers under renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) as mandated by central and state regulatory commissions. Sales of renewable energy certificates (RECs) dropped 30 per cent to 10.93 lakh this month against 15.68 lakh in January this […] Read more
Phoenix Solar Pumps Renewable Energy Into IKEA Store Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Installation of the solar panels by Phoenix Solar begins at IKEA Tampines in March and the project is expected to be completed in July this year. Singapore’s Phoenix Solar has announced that it has been awarded a contract by IKEA Southeast Asia to design and build a 1 MWp solar system on the roof of IKEA […] Read more
