Scotland’s Firth of Forth Net Zero Hub Key for Climate Goals: WoodMac Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The development of net zero hubs around the UK has proved a key plank of the country’s strategy towards achieving net zero by 2050. Scotland, which has a 2045 net-zero target, could advance its ambitions by establishing a net zero hub on the Firth of Forth, research from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie. “Net […] Read more
10% Hike in Store for Wind Turbine Prices, says WoodMac Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie, wind turbine prices are expected to increase by up to 10% over the next 12 to 18 months due to increases in commodity prices, logistics costs, and coronavirus-related challenges. As noted in a recent Wood Mackenzie report, a rise in steel, copper, aluminium, and fibre prices, coupled with […] Read more
High Cost, Infrastructural Issues Limit Green Hydrogen’s Role in Energy Transition: Study Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Green hydrogen is recognised as a viable solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning away from fossil fuels for “hard-to-abate” sectors. The supply chain for hydrogen, however, is not yet fully developed. Several barriers, such as the high cost of green hydrogen compared to non-renewable alternatives and the lack of dedicated infrastructure, are still […] Read more
“We have pioneered in solving the twin problems of supply and demand of electricity”, Pranesh Chaudhary, Zunroof Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy ZunRoof was one of the early movers on the solar rooftop space, going the start up way with fund raises and an aggressive expansion strategy. From solar rooftops, where the IIT Kharagpur educated founders touted their proprietary tools for tracking and performance to the move into IoT based devices for energy savings, the firm has […] Read more
Researchers Develop Technology to Produce Hydrogen from Agriculture Residue Updated On Thu, Aug 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers from two Pune-based institutes today announced the development of a technique that produces hydrogen directly from agricultural residue. The generated hydrogen can be used in fuel cell-powered vehicles. Scientists from Sentient Labs, a KPIT Technologies incubated R&D innovation lab, and Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) of Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) came […] Read more
ReNew Power Makes First Hydro Acquisition, Adds 359 MW Acquisitions Updated On Wed, Aug 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy ReNew Power continues its strong 2021 performance with the announcement of two acquisitions of 359 MW of renewable projects. Notably, the firm has made its first Hydropower acquisition, a 99 MW project in Uttarakhand. The second project is a clutch of 260MW/330MWp solar projects in the state of Telangana According to the firm, the combined […] Read more
Smart Meters Have Substantial Sustainability Benefits, Say IEEE Experts Updated On Wed, Aug 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The electrical grid is a marvel of modern engineering that underpins nearly every aspect of society –– a complex interconnection that spans the tiniest LED lightbulb and the largest power plants. But as electricity use grows, which it does exponentially, the grid strains. The use of renewable energy sources and new regulations can add to the […] Read more
Battery Startup Log 9 Materials Raises $5 million from Amara Raja Batteries Updated On Mon, Aug 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-headquartered advanced battery-tech Log 9 Materials has announced an equity partnership and collaboration with Amara Raja Batteries (ARBL), one of India’s largest manufacturers of industrial and automotive batteries. The deal involves an investment of $5 Million from Amara Raja Batteries during its ongoing Series A+ funding round. For ARBL, the investment follows the announcement of […] Read more
Group Projects – Programme Management Updated On Sat, Aug 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Roles and Responsibilities:- Monitoring of projects using tools like Primavera or MS Projects for Cost & Time. Flagging of critical Issues for de-bottlenecking. Coordination with various internal departments for decision making. Management appraisal regarding exceptions. Qualifications:- Mandatory: BE Civil / Mechanical (Premier institutions). Sound knowledge of Project Panning Tools like MS Projects, Primavera, MS Excel, […] Read more