Vietnam’s new PDP Must Optimise Renewables and Avoid Fossil Fuel Lock-in Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Implementing Vietnam’s soon-to-be-launched next Power Development Plan will ultimately depend on the country’s ability to mobilize more innovative sources of offshore financing, finds a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Vietnam is poised to launch Power Development Master Plan 8 (PDP 8) for the next decade featuring a timely departure from […] Read more
Verizon Prices Second Green Bond, to Fund Renewable PPAs Updated On Sat, Sep 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Verizon Communications has announced the pricing of its second Green Bond offering which follows its recent completion of the allocation of its first. Verizon Communications has announced the pricing of its second Green Bond offering which follows its recent completion of the allocation of its first Green Bond and solidifies its position as a telecommunications industry leader in […] Read more
TN, AP and Telangana Account for 71% Discom Dues to RE Generators Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms are the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian electricity sector. Their inability to pay generators on time, manage their losses and improve on other inefficiencies weighs down the entire power sector. Discoms in India have been functioning sub-optimally and have even been described as a “leaking bucket”, due to their […] Read more
The World can and Must Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050: Report Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by ETC argues in its new report that the world can and must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. A new report by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) argues in its new report that the world can and must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century and that “zero must mean […] Read more
Visaka Industries Granted 20-year Patent Rights for ATUM Solar Roof Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Visaka Industries has been granted a 20-year patent for its ATUM Solar Roof, for the invention titled “Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof.” Visaka Industries Limited has been granted a 20-year patent for its ATUM Solar Roof. The patent has been granted for the invention titled “Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof.” ATUM is a roof that generates electricity. […] Read more
bp Energy Outlook Explores Possible Paths for Global Energy Transition Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The 2020 edition of the bp Energy Outlook explores possible paths for the global energy transition, how global energy markets may evolve over the next thirty years and the key uncertainties that may shape them. Looking out to 2050, the Outlook is focused around three main scenarios. In the main scenarios, it considers, global energy […] Read more
American Land Agency Lagging Behind in Shift to Renewables: IEEFA Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new analysis by IEEFA stated that the Bureau of Land Management has lagged in responding to America’s shift to renewables in the national energy economy. The Bureau of Land Management, the single biggest steward of real estate in the US, often finds itself in the crossfire of heated arguments over how best to use […] Read more
Renewables key to Reaching Zero Emissions in Transport & Industry: IRENA Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Only seven industry and transport sectors will account for 38 percent of all CO2 emissions globally in 2050 unless there are significant changes in current approaches. Concerted action beyond planned policies can turn the page within the remaining 40 years and achieve zero emissions in heavy industry and transport by around 2060, a key requirement to […] Read more
Target 2030. New Zealand Ruling Party Promises Early Arrival at 100% Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s ruling labour Party in New Zealand has become one of the earliest ‘significant’ economies to promise a transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030. The country was earlier committed to reaching the target by 2035. Saying that New Zealand needs stable, sustainable and affordable energy to ensure its future energy […] Read more
