Record Fall in Coal Generation in 2020, but Emissions Remained High: Ember Updated On Tue, Mar 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy New research has revealed a record fall in coal generation in 2020, however, power sector emissions were still higher than in 2015. New research has revealed that China was the only G20 country that saw a large increase in coal generation in the pandemic year. Globally there was a record fall in coal generation in […] Read more
India Needs to Generate 83% Electricity From RE to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050: CEEW Updated On Mon, Mar 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy India would need to generate at least 83% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050, if it is to achieve net-zero emissions, according to a new study by CEEW India would need to generate at least 83 percent of its electricity from (non-hydropower) renewable energy sources by 2050, if it were to commit to […] Read more
DOE Announces $24.5 Million for Manufacturing Flow Batteries and Resilient Electric Grids Updated On Sat, Mar 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced USD 24.5 million to support manufacturing of resilient, modern electricity infrastructure, flow battery systems, and to address the climate emergency. According to DOE, the funding opportunities will uphold research and development (R&D) for the materials and technologies needed to expand the grid with new, clean-energy sources, […] Read more
USAID, DFC to Grant $41 Mn Loan to Help Indian SMEs Finance Rooftop Solar Updated On Fri, Mar 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy USAID and DFC are sponsoring a USD 41 million loan portfolio to help finance investments by Indian SMEs in renewable energy, including rooftop solar. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) are jointly sponsoring a USD 41 million loan portfolio guarantee to help finance investments by […] Read more
WoodMac On The Commercial Charging Market For Heavy Vehicles To 2050 Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy WoodMac says that commercial electric vehicle charging equipment market worth over $870 billion by 2050 Global research agency Wood Mackenzie believes commercial vehicle electrification is on the cusp of exponential growth, largely driven by climate policy and decarbonisation goals. The agency says that government funding and zero-emission vehicle regulations are strong drivers for commercial electric […] Read more
AVANGRID Offshore Wind JV Vineyard Wind 1 Achieves Key Regulatory Milestone Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy AVANGRID, Inc. confirmed today that the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Vineyard Wind 1. The issuance of the FEIS is the final step before a Record of Decision (ROD) from BOEM, the last approval required for construction on the project to begin. The project […] Read more
White Pine Renewables Completes Largest Floating Solar Farm in the US Updated On Thu, Mar 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy White Pine Renewables has announced the completion of the Healdsburg Floating Solar Project, the largest such project completed in the US White Pine Renewables has announced the completion of the Healdsburg Floating Solar Project. The project will deliver clean energy to the City of Healdsburg, California, under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). At 4.78 MW(dc) […] Read more
The Indian Connection at HuntPerovskite, No 1 Perovskite Linked Patents Firm Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy US based Hunt Perovskite Technologies (HPT) announced yesterday that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted HPT two additional patents related to its ongoing work in the development of printed metal halide perovskite photovoltaic (PV) devices. While the first patent (US10,907,050) relates to HPT’s invention of an ink to print nickel oxide […] Read more
SMT Energy Partners with Goldman Sachs, Sells 55 MW Community Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy SMT Energy LLC (SMT) and Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC (GSRP) have announced a strategic partnership to develop renewable energy assets in the United States. Initially, GSRP is acquiring 55 megawatts (MW) of community solar facilities located in upstate New York from SMT. John Switzer, co-founder of SMT, stated, “I am extremely proud of our team for developing […] Read more
