IRENA Members embrace framework on Just & Inclusive Energy Transition Updated On Mon, May 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Representatives from over 50 IRENA member countries gathered for the first meeting of the Collaborative Framework for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions. The meeting took place during the last week’s IRENA Council and was co-facilitated by the United States and South Africa. As IRENA members are stepping up action to meet global climate objectives and […] Read more
U.K. Govt Gives a £166.5 Million Major Cash Boost to Green Tech Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The UK government recently announced a £166.5 million cash injection for the country’s green technology and development, as part of the Green Industrial Revolution. The funding package will help the UK meet its climate targets, create jobs, and decarbonise its most polluting industries. Energy Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said, “Just 6 months ago, the Prime Minister set […] Read more
Spain’s Policy Plans to bring Successful Energy Transition through RE: IEA Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Spain has laid out ambitious plans to transform its energy system, requiring strong policy support to ensure the needed investments, new IEA policy review says Spain has made considerable progress towards its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, but future gains need to be supported by stable policies, adequate public financing and incentives […] Read more
US-UK Companies Launch JV for 10 GW Wind Turbines in North Atlantic Updated On Mon, May 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Anglo-US renewable energy company Hecate Independent Power Ltd (HIP) and UK power plants developer Independent Power Corporation PLC announced on Friday the launch of their joint HIP Atlantic Project, under which 10 GW of fixed and floating offshore wind turbines will be installed in the North Atlantic to supply electricity to the UK power grid. The project’s total […] Read more
National Grid and RWE Renewables Sign Partnership to Jointly Bid in the New York Bight Lease Auction Updated On Fri, May 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Partnership supports both companies’ goals to advance a clean energy future for all and achieve net zero National Grid, one of the world’s largest publicly listed utilities, and RWE Renewables (RWE), one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, today announced the signing of a partnership agreement to jointly develop offshore wind projects in the coastal region […] Read more
IEA Report Advises Shutting Out Fossil Projects Now, To Reach 1.5C Target Updated On Wed, May 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA), one of the premier energy modeling agencies and until recently, a key backer of the perception that fossil fuel’s still have a future (of sorts), has finally changed track. In a recommendation that will surprise many people, and please even more who have been calling for the same, the agency […] Read more
How Cities Can Take Action to Drive the Energy Transition: IRENA Updated On Tue, May 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The dominance of fossil fuels in the urban energy supply puts cities on the frontline of climate change. Cities account for about 75% of global primary energy use and are responsible for 70 per cent of energy related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making them key actors in both national and global efforts to transition to […] Read more
SkySpecs Acquires Wind Energy Tech Companies Fincovi and Vertikal AI Updated On Mon, May 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Michigan-headquartered wind energy technology company SkySpecs announced today that it has acquired two of Europe’s premier wind energy companies: Fincovi, a leader in financial asset management, and Vertikal AI, a pioneer in predictive maintenance for wind energy. The combined entity brings together world-class data insight and automation to help wind farm owners and operators to […] Read more
Leading CEO’s Ask Newsom to Dedicate $500 Mn in Hydrogen Infrastructure Funds Updated On Mon, May 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Executives of Major Energy Companies Point to Public Sector Support to Bolster Millions in Private Sector Investment In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, executives of 25 multi-national companies today called for major new investments in hydrogen infrastructure in the Golden State. “At this still early stage in market development, the signal California sends on […] Read more
