IRENA Bats for Energy Transition Policies to maximise Socio-economic Benefits Updated On Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy COVID-19 has put a lot of pressure on the energy sector, but renewable energy has been shown to be resilient, providing clean, reliable, easy to mobilise and cost-effective energy solutions. IRENA’s ‘Post-COVID recovery: An agenda for resilience, development and equality’ launched earlier this year shows that a recovery focused on the renewable-based energy transition path […] Read more
TEXEL signs Agreement with Curtin University to Develop Next-Gen Battery Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Supported by the Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Curtin University has developed a new battery technology, not only to bring down the cost of energy storage, but also to ensure the technolgy to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The technology does not include any rare earth elements and does not consume […] Read more
What Next for China’s Offshore Wind Industry Post-2021: GWEC Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy From its first 102 MW Donghai Bridge Wind Farm near Shanghai commissioned in 2010, China has since been busy building swathes of turbines at sea with nearly 7 GW of capacity already installed as of December 2019. While China is considered a late bloomer in the offshore wind industry, it is expected to surpass offshore […] Read more
ADB Grants $132.8 Mn Loan to Modernise Power Distribution Network in Meghalaya Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in Meghalaya. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya. The project will construct 23 substations; renovate […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Planning to Install 400 EV Charging Stations Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The state government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to set up 400 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state. The state government of Andhra Pradesh, in an attempt to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EV), has decided to set up 400 electric vehicle charging stations across the state. And the TNN reports that […] Read more
Efficient Storage Solutions can Meet Challenges in India’s RE Programme: Prabhu Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Efficient energy storage technology can help meet the challenges in India’s renewable energy (RE) programme, former union minister Suresh Prabhu has said. Efficient energy storage technology and solutions can help meet the challenges in India’s renewable energy (RE) programme, former union minister Suresh Prabhu has said. India has set an ambitious target of having 175 GW of clean energy by 2022 including 100 […] Read more
ENGIE to Develop 420 MW Wind Farm in Australia After Latest Acquisition Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy ENGIE ANZ has announced the purchase of the 420 MW (on completion) Hills of Gold Wind Farm development near Nundle, New South Wales in Australia. ENGIE Australia & New Zealand (ENGIE ANZ) has announced the purchase of the Hills of Gold Wind Farm development near Nundle, New South Wales in Australia. The project, which is […] Read more
IOCL Signs MoU With IISc to Develop Hydrogen Generation Tech Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy IOCL has signed an MoU with IISc Bangalore to develop and demonstrate biomass gasification-based hydrogen generation technology. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), the largest fuel retailer in India, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc) to develop and demonstrate biomass gasification-based hydrogen generation […] Read more
Tata Power’s DSM Program Saves 6 GWh in Mumbai Distribution in FY20 Updated On Sat, Oct 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power’s Demand Side Management (DSM) program in Mumbai is a multi-dimensional, holistic and technology-driven approach with a focus on capacity building of the consumers towards energy management. DSM initiatives have always been unique offerings from the Utility considering that they always work behind the meter i.e. for end-user energy management. The firm started in […] Read more
