ONGC, NTPC Green Energy In Tie-Up For Offshore Wind Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and National Thermal Power Corporation Green Energy Limited (NGEL) have signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) to focus on offshore wind energy projects. The development was widely expected considering the push into offshore wind, and ONGC’s own experience with the domain relatively among energy majors. The agreement was signed […] Read more
Second ‘Brookfield Global Transition Fund’ Begins With $10 Billion Updated On Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brookfield Asset Management has secured $10 billion in the initial closing of the second installment of the Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF II), encompassing both fund commitments and strategic capital from its investor network. Leading the helm of BGTF II are Mark Carney and Connor Teskey (pictured), jointly focusing on investments aimed at hastening the […] Read more
India Established 7,432 EV Charging Stations Under FAME II: Minister Updated On Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Minister of State For Heavy Industries Krishan Pal Gurjar, in a written reply before the Parliament, shared details on the amount given to the Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing (FAME-II) for Hybrid Electric Vehicles. “Rs. 5790 crores were given to electric vehicle manufacturers on sale of 13,41,459 EV under Phase II […] Read more
BUDGET: FM Announces Support For RTS, Offshore Wind and EV Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2024 today. Speaking in Lok Sabha, the finance minister discussed the recently announced Pradhan Mantri (PM) Suryodaya Scheme. On January 22, PM Narendra Modi announced the connection of one crore households with rooftop solar. In her budget speech, the finance minister talked about the savings of […] Read more
EDP Renewables Commissions 297 MW Sharp Hills Wind Farm in Canada’s Alberta Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy company EDP Renewables along with its Canada-based arm commissioned the Sharp Hills Wind Farm near the hamlets of Sedalia and New Bridgen in Alberta, Canada. The project aims to elevate Alberta’s status as a renewable energy leader in Canada as well as to diversify the energy resources in the province. The Sharp Hills […] Read more
US Announces $104mn Investment Plan For New Net-Zero Facilities Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $104 million for energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31 Federal facilities. The latest step is part of President Biden’s strategy to re-establish the federal government as a sustainability leader. The funding announced by the President is part of the DOE’s Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy […] Read more
E-Fuel Blending In EVs Can Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence By 2028: IEA Estimates Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by International Energy Agency (IEA) found that a combination of electric vehicles (EVs) and biofuels is anticipated to significantly reduce global oil demand. It’s estimated to offset 4 million barrels of oil-equivalent per day by 2028, constituting over 7% of the predicted oil demand for transportation. The IEA report on E-fuel mentioned, […] Read more
14 Trends That Drove Change In RE Within 2023: IEA Analysis Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) reviews 14 major trends that shaped 2023 and predicts future changes for energy sector in 2024. 1. 2023 Witnessed Change In Renewable Capacity Additions, driven by China’s solar PV market According to IEA , the global annual renewable capacity addition was expected to increase by almost 50% to nearly 510 […] Read more
E-Fuel Hybridization With Solar Can Improve Energy Production: IEA Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on, “Role of E-Fuel in Decarbonizing Transport”, studied the role of hybridization of E-Fuel with wind and solar as a solution in reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission. The report stated, “E-Fuel have emerged as an alternative in situations where, the usage wind and solar resources is […] Read more
