Urgency of Meeting Electricity Demand in China From Zero-Carbon Sources: Report Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has highlighted both the opportunity and urgency of meeting electricity demand growth in China from zero-carbon sources. On September 22, 2020, President Xi Jinping announced that China will strive to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. This new climate pledge is a critical step forward in the global […] Read more
Oxford University Study Predicts 10% Renewable Share in Africa By 2030 Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Africa, which has for some time now carried the tag of ‘promising‘ for non hydro renewable energy, might yet be the continent with the lowest share of non hydro renewable energy by 2030. Even as some countries within the continent will break away from the rest to have a much more robust contribution from solar […] Read more
EPTA Seeking Resolution of RoW for RE Evacuation Projects in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The EPTA wants timely government intervention for securing RoW resolution so that transmission projects for the evacuation of RE power in Gujarat can resume development at the earliest The Government of India has set a target for establishing 175 GW renewable capacity in the country by 2022 which includes 100 GW of solar and 60 […] Read more
3rd Deadline Extension for Empanelment of Agencies in E-Mobility Space Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has, for the third time, extended its EOI for empanelment of agencies for work on business opportunities in the e-mobility space The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has, for now, the third time, extended its EOI for empanelment of agencies for the identification & implementation of business opportunities in the electric mobility (e-mobility) […] Read more
Bengal Finally Opens Up Net Metering For Homes, With 5 KW Limit Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy West Bengal, a perennial laggard on the renewable energy front, and a huge defender of coal fired energy to boot, has finally started taking its first tentative steps towards more renewable energy. The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has finally allowed net metering for individual households from 1 KW, upto a limit of 5 […] Read more
EESL, NIIF JV ‘Intellismart’ to Develop Digital Platform for Distribution Sector Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy IntelliSmart, a JV of EESL & NIIF has committed to developing a digital platform for value-added services in the distribution & power sector IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, a JV of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has committed to developing a digital platform for value added services in the […] Read more
California Extends & Expands Contract With Beam for Rapidly Deployed EV Charging Products Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Beam Global, a leading provider of innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, announced that the State of California has extended Beam Global’s contract #1-18-61-16 to supply EV ARC™ systems to State of California Departments and other governmental entities, and expanded the contract to include government entities in other […] Read more
Pepsico Sets new Goal to cut Carbon Emissions by More Than 40% by 2030 Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Pepsico has set an ambitious new goal to cut carbon emissions by more than 40% by 2030 – more than doubling its previous climate objective. Climate action can’t wait. Today we’re more than doubling our climate goal and pledging net-zero emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement target. Learn more here: https://t.co/JDxtyOzVFn #ClimateAmbition […] Read more
New York Awards Equinor and bp 2490 MW in Offshore Wind Contracts Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Equinor and bp have been selected to provide New York State with offshore wind power in one of the largest renewable energy procurements in the US to date. Equinor, along with incoming strategic partner bp, has been selected to provide New York State with offshore wind power in one of the largest renewable energy procurements […] Read more