NSEFI Receives UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status for NGOs Updated On Tue, Jun 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) today announced getting a special consultative status with United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The recognition empowers NSEFI to actively engage with ECOSOC, its subsidiary bodies, the Human Rights Council, select meetings of the General Assembly and other intergovernmental bodies, and the United Nations (UN) Secretariat. […] Read more
Dubai Opens 5th Phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Updated On Tue, Jun 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Dubai has inaugurated the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest single-site solar park with a planned capacity of 5GW by 2030, as part of its renewable energy push. The fifth phase of the solar park was completed ahead of the scheduled opening date of December 2023, despite […] Read more
Balancing Energy & Aquaculture in Bangladesh: First Floating Solar Power Plant Connects to National Grid Updated On Mon, Jun 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bangladesh has connected its first floating commercial solar power plant to the national grid. The farm is located in Chapainawabganj District, about 302 km northwest of the country capital Dhaka. The Joules Nawab Floating Solar Plant project consists of solar panels aggregating to a capacity of 2.3 MW mounted on specially designed floating platforms in […] Read more
US Proposal For Fee Reduction for Wind and Solar Energy on Federal Lands Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Biden administration unveiled a new proposal on Thursday to formalize a significant project fee reduction for wind and solar energy developments on federal lands. The regulation aims to boost renewable energy deployment as part of the administration’s strategy to combat climate change. Last year, the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM), a division of […] Read more
The Top 5: Indian Steel Makers And Their Green Plans Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy India stands tall among the world’s leading steel-producing nations. Thanks to rapid infrastructure development, steel demand has soared, making the Indian steel industry a crucial player in the global market. However, as the world grapples with environmental challenges and the need for sustainable practices, India’s steel producers are stepping up with their green plans to […] Read more
Cheaper Than Imports? US Counts On Inflation Reduction Act To Galvanise RE Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Researchers at Dartmouth and Princeton released a report on the estimated impacts the Inflation Reduction Act will have on the US wind and solar industry, including changes in wind and solar manufacturing, labor standards for clean energy workers, job creation, and demand for materials. Specifically, the report explores the impacts of the law’s clean electricity production and investment […] Read more
Serentica Partners for Contracts Worth INR 10,000 cr for Phase 1 of RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy platform Serentica Renewables has announced successful placement of contracts worth INR 10,000 crore for its upcoming renewable energy projects. The contracts placed upon leading renewable energy solution providers will enable Serentica to develop 1.5 GW of renewable energy capacity in India. Serentica is setting up solar and wind capacities across the states of […] Read more
The Solar-Powered Smart Farm Unveiled Via India & Sweden Partnership Promises 80% Water Savings Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Small-hold farmers are extremely vulnerable to erratic climatic conditions, and often do not have access to resources to address the challenges confronting them. With a goal to equip them better, India and Sweden have partnered up and launched a solar-powered smart farm that will enable them to save water and increase food production in a […] Read more
Mcdonald’s Operator Westlife To Power A Third Of New Stores With Solar By FY24 Updated On Mon, Jun 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy To mark World Environment Day 2023, Westlife Foodworld Ltd. (formerly Westlife Development Ltd.) – owner and operator of McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India will progressively install rooftop solar panels on one-third of its new restaurants in FY24. This move is part of the company’s goal to increase the use of renewable energy. In […] Read more
