India & Germany To Provide Financial Support to Climate Conservation Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Both India and Germany are in the process of outlining a Comprehensive Climate Change Act, laying down targets of emission reduction for all relevant sectors of the Indian economy. India and Germany have agreed to collaborate on a fund that will provide financial support to climate conservation projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting renewable energies and sustainable forest management in […] Read more
Dispelling the Myths About Rural Electricity in India Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rural Electricity got everyone’s attention at the WSDS 2019, with a session on availability to customer service, backed by ground research from rural India. The session titled ‘Rural Electricity access in India: Taking a leap from grid availability to customer service’ was moderated by journalist Sreenivasan Jain of NDTV, although the real anchor seemed to […] Read more
11 EU Countries Ahead of Their 2020 RE Targets: Eurostat Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy 11 have already reached the level required to meet their national 2020 targets and moreover, 2 countries are around 1 percentage point away from their 2020 targets. The latest data report by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, released yesterday shows that the European Union produced about 17.5 % of its power needs from […] Read more
Sign of the times. At Petrotech Expo, PM Speaks About Renewables Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The PM also said that signs of convergence between cheaper renewable energy, technologies and digital applications were also becoming evident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Petrotech Expo said that, globally the perception of energy consumption and supply is changing and nations are coming together to tackle climate change. “Winds of change are evident in the global energy arena. There […] Read more
Solar helping India stay On Track to Fulfill Climate Commitments : WSDS 2019 Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The WSD Summit 2019 was kicked off in New Delhi, with Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan highlighting the need for efficiency and India’s momentum towards fulfilling its climate commitments. Building on the momentum of last year’s summit, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), one of India’s leading think tanks, kickstarted the World Sustainable Development 2019 (WSDS […] Read more
Australia Could Meet Its Paris Agreement Targets 5 Years In Advance : ANU Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Australian National University has found that Australia is installing renewable energy faster than any other country, helping it to meet its entire Paris Agreement emissions reduction targets five years early. According to new research conducted by the Australian National University, the pipeline for new wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity systems in the country is about […] Read more
SECI and Govt of Puducherry Sign PSA For 100 MW Wind Power Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI announce an agreement with the Electricity Department of Puducherry for sourcing 100 MW of wind power. The Electricity Department of the Government of Puducherry has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to source 100 MW of Wind Power. The new agreement will be slotted under the Union Territory’s Renewable […] Read more
Bangalore International Airport Inaugurates Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar system is expected to generate around 4.7 million units of power per annum. The Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) inaugurated its 3.35 MW rooftop solar power plant. The power generated from the rooftop systems will be used to meet the electricity demands of the airport. The solar system is expected to generate around 4.7 […] Read more
ADB Invests $20 Mn to Finance RE Projects in Southeast Asia Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Proceeds of the bonds will finance renewable energy projects in the Asia and Pacific region, including Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has invested $20 million in the maiden climate bond issuance of AC Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation in the Philippines. ADB is an anchor investor in the […] Read more
