After Becoming EV Nation, Norway Seeks Battery Recycling Crown Updated On Fri, Feb 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway, a country of barely 5.4 million citizens, has shown a commitment to EVs that is quite simply, unmatched in the developing world. It was the country with the most electric vehicles per person in January last year. The European nation has been a frontrunner in the world EV market right through 2021. Even in […] Read more
‘Rebirth of France’s Nuclear Industry’ Key for Net Zero by 2050, Says Prez Updated On Mon, Feb 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy French President Emmanuel Macron has presented his country’s goal of achieving CO2-free energy by 2050, starting with using more nuclear and renewable energy. Speaking in Belfort, north-eastern France, Macron outlined measures including the construction of solar parks, underwater wind farms, and six European pressurized nuclear reactors (EPR2s), reports Xinhua news agency. An additional eight EPR2 […] Read more
Australian Renewables Spree Meets Farmers’ Resistance Updated On Thu, Feb 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Australian farmers are battling the ongoing renewable power expansion projects of the country as they say that the projects are ill-conceived and could upend their livelihood and also the ecology. The cultivators in the key farm states like Victoria and New South Wales are wary about the factors of production – linked to their farms […] Read more
Croatia to Launch Renewable Auctions by Q3 2022 Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Croatia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development is considering announcing auctions for large wind farms and solar power plants by the third quarter of 2022. About a year back, the Ministry had announced preparations for auctions for premiums for large power plants using renewable energy sources, which were then postponed to the autumn season. According […] Read more
APTEL Censures MP Regulator for Condoning Discom Payment Delays Updated On Mon, Feb 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has reprimanded the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) for showing reluctance in penalising the state discoms’ wilful non-compliance of its orders in cases of outstanding energy bills. In a recent judgement, APTEL ruled in favour of small wind energy generator CLP Wind Farms (India) Pvt. Limited (newly renamed as Apraava […] Read more
IEEFA: Skyrocketing EV Sales in China Spell a No-turning-back Step Change in Global Energy Landscape Updated On Wed, Jan 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The jury is in. The global race between passenger electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells vs petrol vs diesel is over. EVs have won in China, the world’s biggest auto market, writes Tim Buckley, Director of Energy Finances Studies Australasia & South Asia, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), as he gives insight […] Read more
Belgian Company Develops ‘World’s 1st Offshore H2 Storage Concept’ Updated On Thu, Dec 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Tractebel and its partner companies have developed the world’s first offshore infrastructure and processing facilities concept for the storage of hydrogen in offshore caverns, said the Belgium-headquartered consultancy and engineering services provider. The design study, unveiled by Tractebel Overdick GmbH’s offshore experts, seeks to present an innovative solution for large-scale hydrogen storage on the high […] Read more
Meridian to Sell Aussie Biz to Shell & ICG Consortium for $5278 M Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy New Zealand electricity generator and retailer Meridian Energy is selling its Australian business to a consortium of Shell Energy Operations Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell and Infrastructure Capital Group (ICG) for A$729 million ($527.80 million), subject to possible adjustment depending on the timing of completion. On completion, Shell will become the owner of […] Read more
EIB Grants Ørsted €500 M Loan for Green Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 500 million loan with Danish energy company Ørsted to support its increased capex programme on renewable energy projects, and the conclusion of the Borssele 1 & 2 wind farms off the Dutch coast with a long-term commitment from the EIB. The EIB issues long-term loans on […] Read more