Self Sustaining Off Grid Options In Remote Areas Can Lead To Technological As Well As Social Changes Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ashutosh Verma, Founder at Exalta India, a startup focused on the sustainability space has seen the market evolve from solar powered devices to a demand for EV’s today. It’s a market where his firm has tried to offer a product for each need. We spoke to him about his firm, and plans for the future. […] Read more
CERC Provides Relief To Tata Power In Dispute With PGCIL Over Open Access Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a recent judgement concerning transnational electricity trade between India and Bhutan, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) granted the petition of Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL), requesting that its power purchase agreement (PPA) with Dagachhu Hydro Power Corporation (DHPC) be considered under the Ministry of Power’s (MoP) guidelines and the Cross Border Trade […] Read more
Shell, Baker Hughes Partner on Net-zero Targets & Solutions Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Oil major Royal Dutch Shell’s clean energy unit will provide renewable energy credits (REC) to oilfield firm Baker Hughes’ facilities in United States for a two-year period, the companies said on Wednesday. Baker Hughes will provide low-carbon technology solutions for Shell’s LNG fleet. The RECs are tradable instruments substantiating that electricity has been generated from renewable […] Read more
Chile to Double its Energy Storage Capacity Together with AES Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy In line with the objective of achieving carbon neutrality, Chile and AES have joined forces to accelerate the country’s energy transition by increasing their battery-based energy storage capacity, Santiago-based AES Andes announced recently. Within the framework of the company’s participation in the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference – known as COP26 – which takes […] Read more
IOC, BPCL, HPCL Target 22,000 EV Charging Stations In 5 Years Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and two other public sector oil firms will install 22,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations over the next 3-5 years to support the nation’s target to reduce its carbon intensity and reach net zero emissions by 2070. IOC, the country’s largest state-controlled refiner by capacity, will set up EV charging facilities […] Read more
Vector Green and Evergreen Power In MoU For Wind Power Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vector Green Energy Pvt Ltd (Vector Green) and Evergreen Power Mauritius Pvt Ltd (Evergreen Power) have entered into a MoU to develop around 300 MW of wind power projects in India through greenfield development. Vector Green is a renewables focused Independent Power Producer (IPP), wholly owned by funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners India LLP. […] Read more
Hydrofuel Gets Hydrogen Ammonia Fuel And Energy Station Tech With Kontak Acquisition Updated On Mon, Nov 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Hydrofuel Canada Inc. (Hydrofuel) has announced an agreement to acquire one hundred percent of Issaquah, WA, USA based Kontak Hydrogen Storage, LLC (Kontak) in an all stock transaction. Kontak’s technology can efficiently release hydrogen from a dozen potential carrier molecules identified so far. Of the carriers, the highest storage capacity is anhydrous ammonia, with (17.3% hydrogen […] Read more
Aker Offshore, Ocean Winds and Statkraft Team Up For Offshore Wind in Norway Updated On Mon, Nov 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Aker Offshore Wind, Ocean Winds, and Statkraft have signed a collaboration agreement to bid for, develop, construct, and operate offshore wind and associated infrastructure for the Utsira Nord license area in Norway. While Akers and StatKraft are Norway based firms, Ocean Winds is the result of a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables (EDPR) and ENGIE […] Read more
Modi’s Enhanced Renewable Targets A Credit To Minister R.K. Singh Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy When Prime Minister Narendra Modi committed 500 GW of fresh renewable capacity for India by 2030 at COP26, it was not just a commitment for India contributing its mite to the climate change effort. It was also an acknowledgement of the progress the country has made in reaching its 100 GW renewables milestone, and the […] Read more