AI’s Growing Energy Footprint: The Hidden Cost of Our Digital Future Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy It’s time to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its possible impact on the environment. Convenient as it may be, AI is an energy hog. A single ChatGPT query requires 2.9 watt-hours of electricity, compared with 0.3 watt-hours for a Google search, according to the International Energy Agency. At present, data centers worldwide consume 1-2% […] Read more
Solar Decathlon India 2023-24 Challenge Winners Announced Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Decathlon India (SDI), aimed at building the next generation of leaders to combat climate change in India, is an annual student competition for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Indian academic institutions to develop innovative, net-zero energy-water and climate-resilient solutions for the building sector in India. The final event was held at Infosys’ campus in […] Read more
Australia Plans To Boost Local Solar Module Manufacturing, Allocates Funds Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Australian government has now planned to boost its solar module manufacturing locally. The government yesterday in its latest budget had also announced special packages for boosting solar module manufacturing and renewable energy in the region. As per the budget document of the government, the Australian government will allocate $3.2 billion on the next one […] Read more
TDB Backs Dhruva Space Solar Array Project For Space Exploration Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Technology Development Board (TDB) has sanctioned financial assistance for this space startup, demonstrating its confidence in the project’s potential to drive technological advancements in the space industry after it received financial support for the project “Space Grade Solar Array Fabrication and Test Facility” by Dhruva Space Private Limited, Hyderabad. The Technology Development Board (TDB) […] Read more
NTPC Green Energy Limited Inks MoU with Indus Towers Limited Updated On Fri, Apr 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Indus Towers Limited (ITL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to address the need for pacing green energy objectives and the GoI’s efforts towards carbon neutral economy. The MoU was signed by Soumya Kanti Chowdhuri, Chief General Manager, NGEL and Vikas Poddar, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), ITL in […] Read more
CleanMax, Apple Partner To Accelerate Renewable Adoption In India Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy company–CleanMax (Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions) today announced a joint venture with Apple. As part of the partnership, Clean Max has successfully installed 14.4 MW of rooftop solar installations across six industrial sites in India. These installations are expected to mitigate around 207,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions throughout their operational life. By […] Read more
Sany India Launches Electric Truck To Be Used For Open-Cast Mining Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, Sany India, has unveiled the SKT105E Electric Dump Truck, to be locally manufactured in India. The SKT105E Electric Dump Truck represents a new era in mining technology, combining local expertise with global innovation. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of open-cast mining operations, this fully electric off-highway dump truck […] Read more
Lack Of Incentives Keep EVs Unaffordable In Europe, Says ACEA Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) shared that affordability concerns are the major cause that hampers market uptake for electric vehicles (EVs). Despite European Union (EU) legislative efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles, a lack of initiatives at both EU and national levels prevents acceleration in market uptake of electric […] Read more
Skydweller Aero Completes First Unmanned Flight Of Large Scale Solar-Powered Aircraft Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Skydweller, an uncrewed solar-powered aircraft which has a wingspan greater than a 747 and leaves zero carbon footprint, just completed the world’s first successful autonomous/unmanned/uncrewed flight of a large solar-powered aircraft, taking off, flying and landing by itself, without humans on-board or in control, from Stennis International Airport in the United States. “This is a […] Read more
