Wind Energy Accounted for 42% New U.S. Capacity in 2020 Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy More wind energy was installed in 2020 than any other energy source, accounting for 42% of new U.S. capacity, says the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, solar amounted to only 38% of new capacity last year. The U.S. wind industry supports 116,800 jobs. The DOE has released three reports showing record growth in […] Read more
Odisha EV Policy 2021: Targets 20% EV Registrations by Mid-decade Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy The Odisha Government has released the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, 2021, which aims to accelerate the adoption of EVs, especially in the category of electric two-wheelers (E2W), three-wheelers (E3W), and light motor vehicles (E4W). The Government of India has adopted a National Electric Mobility Plan to cut its emission intensity by 35% below levels by […] Read more
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
‘Blue’ Hydrogen Worse for Climate Than Coal, Gas, Diesel, Finds Study Updated On Mon, Aug 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Could a supposedly “clean” and “green” energy source’s use harm the climate more than burning fossil fuel does? According to Cornell and Stanford University researchers, “blue” hydrogen, which is currently being lauded as a way to reduce global warming, is one such source. Blue hydrogen involves a process for making hydrogen by using methane in natural […] Read more
Maxeon Reports Around $3 M Loss, 434 MW Shipments in Q2 FY21 Updated On Fri, Aug 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Singaporean solar innovation company Maxeon Solar Technologies has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2021, reporting around $176 million in revenues and $2.8 million in losses in Q2 FY21. While the company suffered losses worth $8 million in the year-ago period, it managed to earn a profit of $1.051 million […] Read more
100 GW Renewable Energy Milestone Achieved, Much Work Ahead In India Updated On Fri, Aug 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy In self-congratulatory messages sent out yesterday, Power Minister R.K. Singh highlighted the key milestone of 100 GW of renewable energy capacity, excluding large Hydro, that has been reached in India. After including large Hydro, the number goes right up to 146 GW. According to India’s power ministry, India now stands at fourth position after China, […] Read more
Sicona Secures AU$3.7 M to Expand Battery Supplies Tech Updated On Thu, Aug 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Australian firm Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd has raised AU$3.7 million in a pre-Series A funding round from leading investors to scale battery materials technology globally. This latest capital injection follows the company’s $1 million seed round in July 2020, the award of a $704k ‘Accelerating Commercialisation’ Grant by the Australian Federal Government in November 2020, […] Read more
Nanotech Energy Secures $64 M for Global Graphene Business Updated On Wed, Aug 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy American graphene-based batteries maker Nanotech Energy has raised $64 million Series D funding at a $550 million post-Series D valuation to accelerate international expansion, including the launch of its EU headquarters in Amsterdam, and to develop a new high-volume graphene battery manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada, US. Led by Taiwan’s largest financial services company, Fubon Financial Holding […] Read more
India-UK Partnership to Back Green Firms Investing in the UK Updated On Wed, Aug 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The UK and India are set to launch a global Green Grids Initiative (GGI) at the COP26 climate conference in November, which will be hosted by the UK in Glasgow, Scotland. A new renewable energy partnership between the two countries is expected to open doors to Indian green energy businesses wishing to establish offices in […] Read more
