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
Tunisia to invite bids for 2,000 MW of renewable energy Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy In order to reduce its dependence on fossil fuel imports, reduce carbon footprints and heighten the use of clean energy, the Energy Minister of Tunisia, Naila Nouira has announced that Tunisia is planning to launch international tenders seeking bids to build 2,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable electric power capacity. The minister held that the efforts […] Read more
Google Has Invested $3.5 B In RE Projects, Will Invest More Worldwide Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Google is going to pursue new technologies that advance the clean energy mission and run 24/7. It will invest in onsite green energy, battery storage, and micro grids, according to We Mean Business Coalition. Google has signed contracts to procure at least 3,000 megawatts across 26 projects and three continents investing $3.5 billion since 2007. […] Read more
TotalEnergies takes 50% stake in Clearway Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading french energy player, TotalEnergies, has announced that it is acquiring a 50% stake in Clearway Energy Group (CEG) which is the 5th largest US renewable energy player. The deal is being done in association with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). This is the third largest acquisition in renewable energy in America which itself is one […] 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
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
Delhi Govt Launches New Scheme Of Incentives To Buyers Of Electric Cycles Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Delhi government has finally announced its promised incentive scheme for electric cycles to achieve twin objective of pollution free road transport and reduce pressure on the fossil fuel guzzling transport buses. The new scheme was announced on May 26 and shall be applicable for the first 10,000 e-cycles, both passenger and cargo. According to the […] 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
