Invest in RE in Developing Nations for Global Energy Transition: Study Updated On Thu, Oct 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report by BloombergNEF (BNEF) and the Climate Investment Funds details how private capital has been successfully leveraged to support renewable energy growth in developing nations – and offers specific insights on how to grow such investment further in key markets. The insights are published as the contentious question of how wealthier nations can […] Read more
IRENA, Climate Investment Funds Partner to Advance Energy Transition Updated On Tue, Oct 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) are joining forces to accelerate investment in clean energy globally as part of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed yesterday during a virtual signing ceremony with CIF CEO Mafalda Duarte and IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera. Just days ahead of the UN’s […] Read more
EY Study Shows Rise of ‘Omnisumer’: Customers of New Energy Solutions Updated On Thu, Oct 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy A perfect storm of government policy, consumer trends and technology is accelerating the energy transition. And while much of the discussion centers around renewables and infrastructure, it mostly overlooks the customer. EY has conducted a survey of 34,000 energy consumers across 17 countries to understand their shifting needs, values and expectations, and the results present […] Read more
Storage Major Fluence Energy Targets $744 Million IPO Updated On Wed, Oct 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable energy storage firm Fluence Energy Inc said on Tuesday it is aiming to fetch a nearly $4 billion valuation in its U.S. initial public offering, as investor interest in such technologies soars alongside growing calls to limit climate change. The company, a joint venture between Germany’s Siemens AG (SIEGn.DE) and U.S.-based AES Corp (AES.N), […] Read more
B.Tech In Energy Engineering At IIT Delhi To Start From Coming Session Updated On Wed, Oct 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced a new undergraduate course– B.Tech. in Energy Engineering, that will be offered by the institute’s department of energy science and engineering (DESE). The move comes even as the opportunities, and requirements for skilled energy professionals skyrockets, with the country in the midst of a massive energy […] Read more
Ahead of COP26, IEA Finds Global Clean Energy Transition ‘Too Slow’ Updated On Thu, Oct 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new energy economy is emerging around the world as solar, wind, electric vehicles and other low-carbon technologies flourish. But as the pivotal moment of COP26 approaches, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) new World Energy Outlook makes it clear that this clean energy progress is still far too slow to put global emissions into sustained […] Read more
FaaS Firm Oorja Secures $1 million in Seed Funding For Its Clean Energy Solutions Updated On Tue, Oct 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Oorja, a firm that describes itself as a Farming as a Service (FaaS) operating to connect agriculture and clean energy, has completed a US $1 million (Rs 7.5 crores) Seed funding round. The round includes equity investment from Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia (SEEAA) and grant funding from Water & Energy for Food Grand Challenge […] Read more
ESS, SB Energy to Deploy 2 GWh Long-Duration Storage in US Updated On Mon, Oct 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy ESS, a U.S. manufacturer of long-duration batteries, has entered into a framework agreement with SB Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp, to deploy two gigawatt-hours (2 GWh) of ESS batteries through 2026. The agreement demonstrates ESS and SB Energy’s shared commitment and vision of a global shift to renewables and decarbonization of […] Read more
Eos Energy to Get $25 M Equipment Funds from Trinity Capital Updated On Fri, Oct 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Eos Energy Enterprises, a provider of safe, scalable, efficient, and sustainable zinc-powered energy storage systems, has announced that HI-POWER LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eos, has entered into a $25 million equipment financing agreement with Trinity Capital, a leading provider of debt and equipment financing to growth stage companies. The funds will be used […] Read more