India’s $122 Billion Energy Stimulus a Mixed bag for its Energy Transition: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report shows the government’s stimulus for the energy sector, despite being the largest, is a ‘mixed bag’ for its energy transition While India has committed more public money than any other economy to date – at least USD 122 billion (~Rs 8.8 lakh crore) – to support the energy sector since the start […] Read more
Adani to Develop Green Hydrogen Projects in India, Partners With Maire Tecnimont Updated On Tue, Mar 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Maire Tecnimont and Adani Enterprises will explore the development of industrial projects producing chemicals, ammonia and hydrogen in India Italian conglomerate Maire Tecnimont has announced that it has, through its subsidiaries NextChem, Stamicarbon and MET Development (MET DEV), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Enterprises to explore the development of industrial projects using […] Read more
South Africa Planning RE Investments & 3 Power Ships to Tackle Power Crisis Updated On Mon, Mar 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy South Africa has announced its new plans to ease the severe electricity crisis in the country, including three offshore power ships, greater use of solar and wind energy, and other renewable energy (RE) investments. Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe, had recently announced eight chosen bidders in the government’s emergency risk mitigation program, […] Read more
Black & Veatch to Assess Feasibility of World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant Updated On Mon, Mar 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Black & Veatch will undertake feasibility studies central to the development of the world’s largest green hydrogen plant. When operational, Enegix Energy’s Base One facility in Ceará, Brazil, will produce more than 600 million kilogrammes of green hydrogen annually. The highly ambitious new-build electrolysis facility will be powered entirely by renewable energy, initially 3.4 gigawatts […] Read more
China’s Green Ambitions can Complement Energy Security and Economic Goals: WoodMac Updated On Mon, Mar 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie’s latest report reveals that China’s march towards carbon neutrality by 2060 can complement both energy security and economic goals. Faced with a fractured global trading system, China’s leadership has responded with ‘dual circulation’, an economic manifesto focusing on more secure supply chains, growing the domestic market and improving export competitiveness. At the same […] Read more
CCI Approves Majority Acquisition of NESCO by Tata Power Updated On Mon, Mar 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 51% of the equity share capital of NESCO Utility by Tata Power The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has announced that it has approved the acquisition of 51 percent of the equity share capital of North Eastern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha (NESCO Utility) […] Read more
DOE Announces $24.5 Million for Manufacturing Flow Batteries and Resilient Electric Grids Updated On Sat, Mar 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced USD 24.5 million to support manufacturing of resilient, modern electricity infrastructure, flow battery systems, and to address the climate emergency. According to DOE, the funding opportunities will uphold research and development (R&D) for the materials and technologies needed to expand the grid with new, clean-energy sources, […] Read more
Indian Oil – Phinergy JV Formed to Boost India’s Green Mobility Aspirations Updated On Fri, Mar 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Oil – Phinergy JV to manufacture Aluminium-Air systems and indigenous hydrogen storage solutions for promoting green mobility in India The Indian Oil Corporation (Indian Oil) has announced that it has established a Joint Venture (JV) with Israeli start-up company Phinergy which specialises in hybrid lithium-ion and aluminium-air/zinc-air battery systems. The IOC Phinergy Private Limited […] Read more
25% of Urban Population Lives in a City with RE Target, 18% in India: Report Updated On Fri, Mar 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has found that 25% of the urban population lives in a city with a renewable energy (RE) target, lowering to 18% in India. The latest Renewables in Cities 2021 Global Status Report shows that more than 1 billion people – about 25 percent of the urban population – live in a city with […] Read more