Savannah Energy sings pact with Chad to develop 500 MW renewable projects Updated On Thu, Jun 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy British energy company Savannah Energy has announced the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of Chad for the development of up to 500 MW of renewable energy projects. The projects will supply electricity to the Doba Oil Project and the towns of Moundou and Doba in Southern Chad, and the […] Read more
Latin America Preaches RE, Yet Practises Fossil Fuels Updated On Thu, Jun 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Perpetually in two minds, although the Latin American Governments have appeared to be committing to renewable targets, yet their actions are just the opposite. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) that it will need US$1 trillion per year between now and 2050 to finance energy transition in Latin America, compared to the $150 billion […] Read more
KSEB Moves Kerala Regulator To Shift From Net To Gross Metering For Solar Prosumers Updated On Wed, Jun 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has moved the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission to approve of amendment to the rules of metering and billing against the consumers not only generating solar and wind power more than 500 kilowatts a month but also receiving the supply of power from KSEB. In doing so, KSEB would […] Read more
Morocco Shows Africa A Renewable Pathway Away From Fossil Fuels Updated On Wed, Jun 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Morocco is showing the African continent a Renewable Energy pathway out of fossil fuel. Among the countries giving Morocco a good company are Egypt and South Africa, according to TAQA Net, a platform specialized in energy markets. Africa’s trailblazing growth in socio-economic sector has led several countries to further develop solar energy projects, especially at […] Read more
South India’s Second Big Renewable Push Starts Now Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Introduction Back in 2014-15, when the new government of Prime Minister Modi first took stock, and hiked India’s renewable energy target 5 fold to 175 GW by 2022, a number of assumptions were made. From the share of solar (100 GW), to the share of rooftop solar within that (40 GW), Wind energy (60 GW) […] Read more
Statkraft Commissions 76WM Nellai Solar Project; Its First In India Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Norwegian Renewable energy player Statkraft has announced the commissioning of its first solar power project of a large scale in India. It has brought live a 76 megawatt (MW) Nellai solar installation at Ettanakulam in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Statkraft is already the leading player in renewable energy in Europe and has an ambition […] Read more
The Top 5: Indian Cement Manufacturers & Their Efforts Towards Sustainability Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Cement industry is the second-largest producer of cement in the world, while the Indian market is also the second-biggest consumer on the planet. The country had over 200 large cement producing plants and more than 360 small ones recording a turnover of around Rs 64,000 Crore in FY-20. With a massive and ongoing […] Read more
Ireland Counts On Battery Storage For Energy Transition Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ireland is going to capitalise on its expertise in operating an isolated grid by developing new battery technology. Minister for Climate and Energy Eamon Ryan has been quoted as saying, “Energy storage using a range of battery technologies will be a core part of Ireland’s new industrial revolution, while playing a key role in balancing […] Read more
Global trailblazers offer inclusive off-grid solutions Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Chhavi Sharma, International Programme Manager, Ashden The shortlists for the annual Ashden Awards highlight a new crop of grassroots renewable energy solutions – revealing key trends in the sector, and raising the profile of its breakout stars. The awards accelerate climate innovation creating fairer, better low-carbon world. The awards shortlists, announced earlier this month, […] Read more