South India’s Second Big Renewable Push Starts Now Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Introduction Back in 2014-15, when the new government of Prime Minister Modi first took stock, and hiked India’s renewable energy target 5 fold to 175 GW by 2022, a number of assumptions were made. From the share of solar (100 GW), to the share of rooftop solar within that (40 GW), Wind energy (60 GW) […] Read more
The Top 5: Indian Cement Manufacturers & Their Efforts Towards Sustainability Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Indian Cement industry is the second-largest producer of cement in the world, while the Indian market is also the second-biggest consumer on the planet. The country had over 200 large cement producing plants and more than 360 small ones recording a turnover of around Rs 64,000 Crore in FY-20. With a massive and ongoing […] Read more
Global trailblazers offer inclusive off-grid solutions Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Chhavi Sharma, International Programme Manager, Ashden The shortlists for the annual Ashden Awards highlight a new crop of grassroots renewable energy solutions – revealing key trends in the sector, and raising the profile of its breakout stars. The awards accelerate climate innovation creating fairer, better low-carbon world. The awards shortlists, announced earlier this month, […] Read more
Egypt allocates 5,200 sq km area for renewable energy development Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just after the government official in Egypt revealed that the country will be producing some 10,000 MW of renewable energy next year, the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has now said that 5,200 square kilometer (sqkm) were allocated to establish renewable energy projects at different locations. The areas being allocated are meant for investments […] Read more
Volta to launch its Solid-State Batteries in 2023 Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chinese battery major Volta Technology Limited has announced that it would roll out its solid-state batteries from its pilot production line in Shenzhen in early 2023. Solid-state batteries are referred to as ‘the next-generation battery product,’ which are often called safer and more powerful than traditional lithium-ion batteries. Volta Technology claims that an electric vehicle […] Read more
Iraq investing $680 million in renewable energy projects Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Iraq authorities have approved an expenditure of one trillion Iraqi dinars or $680 million for the expansion and development for renewable power projects in order to reduce the dependence of imported power and enhance the use of RE in the country. The Central Bank of Iraq had planned to allocate the funds for solar power […] Read more
TMD – Mechanical Maintenance Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Increase the site operational effectiveness, improve on maintenance practices, mean time between failure and downtime reduction, and manage implement improvement plans, driving Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Implement and manage continuous improvement by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes. Principle Accountabilities:- Reduce maintenance downtime by […] Read more
Power Ministry Plans Another Scheme To Solve The Discom Puzzle Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has informed that it’s working on a scheme that will help mitigate the financial woes of the Distribution Companies (Discoms) which are unable to pay their dues. This is crucial as the inability of Discoms to pay dues impacts the entire value chain of the power sector. Even the relatively young […] Read more
Davos Casts A Spell, ReNew Power Signs Another MoU With Karnataka Updated On Wed, May 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Davos seems to be working like a magnet to all stakeholders in renewable energy from across India. MoU after MoU have been signed here on the sidelines of World Economic Forum. Soon after signing an MoU with Maharashtra a couple of days ago, ReNew Power on May 25, signed another Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with […] Read more
