Target Commits to Sourcing 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030 Updated On Sat, Jun 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Target Corporation, the eighth-largest retailer in the US plans to source 100 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2030. Target Corporation, the eighth-largest retailer in the United States has announced its plans to source 100 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2030. The goal will apply to […] Read more
Norway Passes Law, Sovereign Fund To Become More Greener Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global has obtained a go-ahead to divest as much as $13bn of investments from fossils fuels after its parliament voted to pass the law The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund which handles over $ 1trillion worth of Norway’s investments has been given a green light for the largest fossil fuel divestment […] Read more
Adani Green Energy Raises Rs 402 crore Through Offer For Sale Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy has offloaded roughly 6% stake and raises Rs 402 cr capital through OFS Adani Green Energy on Friday said that it has raised around Rs 402 crore through sale of 9.35 crore shares by promoters for maintaining minimum public shareholding norms. Under the norms, at least 25 percent of the equity should […] Read more
OPIC Approves $87 Mn in Funding For 250 MW Wind Project in Egypt Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy OPIC has approved $87 million in funding for a 250 MW wind project in Egypt to support economic growth through the development of power infrastructure. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today approved $87 million in financing to Lekela Egypt Wind Power BOO S.A.E. to support economic growth in […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Commissions Heat-Based Energy Storage Project Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has begun operation of its electric thermal energy storage system, to store large quantities of energy cost-effectively Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has begun operation of its electric thermal energy storage system (ETES). The innovative storage technology makes it possible to store large quantities of energy cost-effectively and thus decouple electricity […] Read more
Global Action Needed to Scale Up Hydrogen For a Clean & Secure Energy Future Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The world has an important opportunity to tap into the vast potential of hydrogen to become a critical part of a more sustainable and secure energy future, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed in a major new report. The in-depth study, which analyses hydrogen’s current state of play and offers guidance on its future […] Read more
R K Singh Pushes For Clean Energy in Meeting With Gencos Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy R K Singh recently held a meeting to address implementation issues regarding thermal power stations to reduce emissions and made a case for clean energy. Re-elected Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister, R K Singh, recently held a meeting to address implementation issues regarding the mechanism for providing flexibility in generation and scheduling of […] Read more
IEEFA Paper on Post-Election, India Must Formalise Energy Reforms Already Long Deliberated Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Although renewable energy installation has seen tremendous progress due to policy initiatives, further energy reforms are necessary for the newly re-elected Government of India to meet its ambitious target to generate 275 gigawatts (GW) from renewable energy sources by 2027. This new paper by IEEFA, “Post-election, India must formalise energy reforms already long deliberated” provides […] Read more
IRENA Report on Hydrogen from Renewable Power: Technology Outlook for the Energy Transition Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the world strives to cut carbon emissions, electric power from renewables has emerged as a vital energy source. Yet transport and industry will still require combustible fuels for many purposes. Such needs could be met with hydrogen, which itself can be produced using renewable power. Hydrogen provides high-grade heat, helping to meet a range […] Read more
