Shell Orders Singapore’s 1st Fully Electric Ferry Service from Penguin Intl Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Anglo-Dutch energy giant Shell has awarded a contract to Singapore company, Penguin International Limited, to design, build and operate at least three fully-electric ferries which, when operational, will be the first fully-electric ferry service in Singapore and a first for Shell globally. Expected to set sail in the first half of 2023, the new 200-seater […] Read more
Global Fossil Fuel Subsidies Stand at $6 Trillion: IMF Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy New research produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates global fossil fuel subsidies at about US$6 trillion (i.e. 6.8 percent of global GDP), with more than 70 percent reflecting undercharging for the environmental costs pertaining to the fuels, revealed IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at a recent UN energy summit. The IMF had previously estimated […] Read more
No Relief For Greenyana At Aptel For Haryana Project Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Recently, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed Greenyana Solar’s plea against Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (HERC) order, which denied the solar developer’s plant at Kurangawali connectivity to the state’s grid. Greenyana is a subsidiary of Cleantech Solar. In 2018, Greenyana applied for connectivity to Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (HVPN) for its solar plant […] Read more
Off-grid Electrification Can Drive Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Compared to other regions in the world, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) exhibits the lowest electrification rate at 47% and the degree of urban-rural electrification inequality is also greater in the area than anywhere else. Off-grid electrification can play a vital role in extending electricity access to rural communities and improving economic resilience, finds a new report. […] Read more
$50 M to Ramp up Microgrids in Regional Australia: ARENA Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced the launch of the $50 million Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots Program (RAMPP) to support microgrid pilot projects across regional Australia. Announced in the 2020-21 Federal Budget, the six year program aims to improve the resilience and reliability of electricity supply […] Read more
UltraTech Cement Joins RE100, Target Still 2050 For Net Zero Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy UltraTech Cement Limited, the largest manufacturer of grey cement, white cement and ready-mix concrete in India, has joined Climate Group’s RE100 initiative at Climate Week NYC 2021. As part of its commitment, UltraTech targets to meet 100 per cent of its electricity requirement through renewables sources by 2050. As the third largest cement manufacturer in […] Read more
With Approval In From Indonesia, Sun Cable Expands Project By 20 GW Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sun Cable, promoted as the world’s largest single PV and battery storage project has expanded its project size further. The project, which seeks to build massive solar power plants in Australia along with storage capacity to supply to Singapore via undersea cables, has added 20 gigawatts for the solar component and 36-42GWh of battery storage. […] Read more
Chalet Hotels is Now World’s 1st Hospitality Co to Join Climate Initiatives Updated On Thu, Sep 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Chalet Hotels Limited (CHL), owner, developer and asset manager of high-end hotels in key metro cities in India, has claimed to be the first hospitality company, globally, to join Climate Group’s RE100, EP100 and EV100 initiatives linked to renewable electricity, energy efficiency and electric mobility respectively. The announcement comes during the Climate Week NYC 2021, […] Read more
Blue Bear Capital Raises $150 million For Investments in Cleantech Startups Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Blue Bear Capital, a venture and growth equity firm focused on AI-powered solutions for energy, infrastructure, and climate, has raised $150 million to invest in companies to help them build past the startup phase. Like Blue Bear’s first fund, the new fund will focus on digital technologies making an outsized impact in markets including wind, […] Read more
