Private Sector Specialist Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Private Sector Specialist will support the International Solar Alliance (ISA) through the collection, analysis, and presentation of data on renewable energy (solar) investment needs and opportunities specifically in relation to private sector contributions and engagements in solar energy. The Private Sector Specialist will be responsible for leading the private sector engagement activities of ISA. […] Read more
Programme Specialist Africa Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Programme Specialist will report to the Chief of Unit, Programme and Projects Implementation, and be responsible for the identification of strategic programme and project implementation opportunities for ISA in this sector. She/he will support partnership building, the preparation of funding proposals, and organize and participate in meetings and workshops, and provide support to the […] Read more
AfDB Grants $6 M to Initiate ‘Desert to Power’ Program in Africa Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy ‘Desert to Power West Africa Regional Energy Program’, an initiative led by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), will be injected with a $6 million grant to launch its initial phase, as per the bank’s board of directors’ recent approval. Desert to Power, an initiative led by the Bank, is expected to transform the Sahel by […] Read more
Programme Specialist LAC Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Programme Specialist will report to the Chief of Unit, Programme and Projects Implementation, and be responsible for the identification of strategic programme and project implementation opportunities for ISA in this sector. S/he will support partnership building, the preparation of funding proposals, and organize and participate in meetings and workshops, and provide support to the […] Read more
Programme Specialist APAC Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Programme Specialist will report to the Chief of Unit, Programme and Projects Implementation, and be responsible for the identification of strategic programme and project implementation opportunities for ISA in this sector. She/he will support partnership building, the preparation of funding proposals, and organize and participate in meetings and workshops, and provide support to the […] Read more
Microsoft Commits to New Climate Goals: 100/100/0 by 2030 Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tech giant Microsoft has announced new goals: by 2030, the company will have 100% of its electricity consumption, 100% of the time, matched by zero carbon energy purchases. The new commitment expands the scope of Microsoft’s existing aims to execute power purchase agreements equivalent to 100% of its energy needs by 2025. “At Microsoft we […] Read more
US Energy Secretary Talks Up 90% Reduction In Storage Costs by 2030 Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy US Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm has indicated a target to reduce grid scale energy storage costs by 90 percent by 2030, to create conditions for the amount of storage that will be required by then to ensure stable grids and make the best use of renewable energy production by then. She was speaking as part […] Read more
World’s Biggest Green Energy Hub Proposed for Western Australia Updated On Wed, Jul 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy An international consortium is planning to build what would be the world’s biggest renewable energy hub in Australia, covering an area half the size of Belgium, to convert wind and solar power into green fuels like hydrogen. The consortium, which comprises of InterContinental Energy, CWP Global and Mirning Green Energy Limited, aims to build Western Green Energy […] Read more
APERC Approves Cancellation of Two Wind PPAs, Orders Discom to Pay Compensation Updated On Wed, Jul 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has issued a new order, ruling that the power purchase agreements (PPAs) entered into by wind developers Vibrant Greentech and Chaitanya Projects with the Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh (APSPDCL) were not binding for the state distribution company. The ruling came in response to the petitions filed […] Read more
