Amazon to Rely on RE to Cut Carbon Footprint Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amazon is calling its program “Shipment Zero,” and plans to publicly publish its carbon footprint for the first time later this year. Amazon, which ships millions of packages a year to shopper’s doorsteps, says it wants to be greener. The online retail giant announced plans to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030. […] Read more
The Home Depot Expands Renewable Energy Initiatives Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company will purchase enough wind energy from the Pretty Prairie Wind Project in Kansas to power about 40 stores for a year. CDP, an environmental impact non-profit, has named The Home Depot to its Climate Change “A” list for cutting carbon emissions and alleviating climate risks. In this year’s CDP report, The Home Depot […] Read more
Rs 3,584 Crore Released For RE Schemes in FY 2018-19: R K Singh Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy A total of 74.79 GW of renewable energy capacity had been installed in the country at the end of December 2018. The government has released Rs 3,584.08 crore as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for implementing renewable energy schemes by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the financial year 2018-19 so far, power and renewable energy minister R […] Read more
South Asia’s Largest Grid-Scale Energy Storage System Goes Online Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project was developed in collaboration with AES India and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi that distributes electricity in North & North West parts of Delhi, has inaugurated South Asia’s Largest Grid-Scale Energy Storage System in Rohini. The […] Read more
Distributed Energy Projects Awarded $9.6 Mn by ARENA Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy These 12 projects and studies are expected to help in maximising the potential benefits of DER technologies owned by households and businesses. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), on behalf of the Australian Government has awarded $ 9.6 million in funding to 12 projects and studies to further integrate distributed energy resources (DER) into the […] Read more
EIB Approves Euro 1670 Million Fund For Strengthening Sustainable Transport and Clean Energy Investments Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The investments in renewable energy initiatives are a part of the bank’s programme that saw EUR 4.8 billion of new financing. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a total of EUR 1670 Million for strengthening sustainable transport and supporting the development of renewable energy in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The EIB-backed financing will support […] Read more
VW’S Electrify America Will Use Tesla Battery Packs at 100 Charging Stations Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Electrify America Adds Tesla Battery Storage to More Than 100 New Charging Stations. Volkswagen Groups Electrify America plans to buy and install Tesla Powerpack battery systems at more than 100 of its electric vehicle charging stations in the US over the course of 2019. The battery systems will be deployed to mitigate higher power demand […] Read more
Abu Dhabi Commissions World’s Largest Storage Battery Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The battery could potentially power the city of Abu Dhabi for six hours in case of a failure in the main grid. Otherwise, it will serve a function as a load balancer for the network. Abu Dhabi has commissioned a grid-scale deployment of a sodium-sulphur storage battery with a capacity of 108 MW/646 MWH battery […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Glenn Pearce Oroz, Director of Policy and Programmes, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Govt Sends Clear, Attractive Signal to Invest in India Research clearly shows that businesses and private investment flow into countries that have clear, robust policy and regulatory environments with long term targets. By prioritizing energy access, the government is sending a clear, attractive signal to business to invest in the Indian market, believes Glenn Pearce […] Read more