Two Indian Agri-energy Organisations Make It To Shortlist For Ashden Awards Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Collectives for Integrated Livelihoods Initiatives and Oorja Development Solutions, trailblazing agri-energy organisations working with smallholder farmers in India, have made it to the shortlist for Ashden Awards. This year the awards received 148 applications from across the world. A release by Ashden says, “The Indian initiatives include Collectives for Integrated Livelihoods Initiatives helping tribal […] Read more
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
Australian City Turns To Compressed Air Project For Storage Of 1.5 GWh Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Broken Hill, a city in rural New South Wales, Australia, has opted for advanced compressed air energy storage for energy storage. The project can be completed and commissioned by 2025, if not earlier. The advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) technology, Hydrostor, has been proposed by a Canadian company recently releasing a statement that its […] 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
Ireland Counts On Battery Storage For Energy Transition Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ireland is going to capitalise on its expertise in operating an isolated grid by developing new battery technology. Minister for Climate and Energy Eamon Ryan has been quoted as saying, “Energy storage using a range of battery technologies will be a core part of Ireland’s new industrial revolution, while playing a key role in balancing […] 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
Kona Energy Will Develop 200 MW Battery Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy British energy storage developer Kona Energy has recently secured permission to plan and develop a 200 MW battery at Heysham on Morecambe Bay in Lancashire. Once developed the battery will also replace local grid services due to be lost when the Heysham 1 and 2 nuclear reactors are decommissioned, in 2024 and 2028. Besides, the […] Read more
Surat Municipal Body Saves Rs 65 Cr, Thanks To Renewable Power Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Setting up an example as to how renewable energy can help the government to save on its scarce revenue, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Gujarat has saved Rs 65 crore by the optimal use of solar power. The SMC has solarized as many as 60 of its offices in multiple departments with solar power panels. […] 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
