TotalEnergies Launches Two Major Solar Farms with Battery Storage in Texas Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies has begun commercial operations at two utility-scale solar farms, Danish Fields and Cottonwood, in southeast Texas. Both projects, equipped with battery storage systems, have a combined capacity of 1.2 GW and are part of the company’s 4 GW renewable energy portfolio currently operational or under construction in Texas. Danish Fields, the company’s largest solar […] Read more
US Energy Storage Surges With Second-Highest Quarterly Record Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The United States is continuing to break records for energy storage installations across key market segments, according to the latest report by Wood Mackenzie. In the second quarter of 2024, the US developers installed 3,011 MW and 10,492 MWh of energy storage capacity. This marks the second-largest quarterly capacity addition, surpassed only by Q4 2023, […] Read more
India’s Power Sector Surge: Motilal Oswal Tracks A Rs 40 Trillion Investment Opportunity Updated On Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s power sector is on the cusp of a major transformation, offering colossal investment opportunities over the next decade. Economic growth, energy transition, and technological advancements will drive the sector’s rapid growth, according to a Motilal Oswal report titled “Power Utilities: EmPOWERING INDIA!” The report outlines the massive growth and investment potential in the sector […] Read more
The Australia Experience: How Energy Storage is Transforming National Grids Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy storage has undeniably emerged as a critical component in the growth of solar energy. For much of the last decade, high installation costs and the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources were major barriers to wider adoption. However, advancements in technology and government subsidies have significantly reduced these costs, with increased competition and production […] Read more
Survey Highlights Easy Ride For The Richest On Carbon Emissions Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global greenhouse gas emissions averaged 6.7 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e) per person in 2023. Reducing individual carbon footprints has become a central focus of sustainable development, particularly with the growing shift toward renewable energy. The push to cut emissions at the source has also introduced mechanisms like carbon markets, aimed at distributing […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains: BECCS – Bridging Energy Production and Carbon Removal Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world is making urgent efforts to reduce carbon footprints across various industries by adopting measures such as shifting to renewable energy, reducing coal and petroleum use, and promoting sustainability. While many of these measures focus on cutting emissions, others, like carbon capture and storage (CCS), aim to trap existing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. […] Read more
How Extreme Weather Events Are Threatening Wind Projects? Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy In May this year, India witnessed the infamous case of a windmill catching fire amid extreme heat waves. The incident was reported from the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan when the temperatures almost crossed 50 Degree C. Pictures and videos of the ignited windmill were widely shared on social media and spread like a fire among […] Read more
UK’s Ilika Solid State Battery Claims Breakthrough in Safety and Innovation Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ilika, a startup specialising in solid state battery technology, has recently reported a major success in safety tests of its Goliath solid-state battery prototype. These tests, conducted by independent assessors at University College London, demonstrated that the safety of the Goliath P1 prototype cell is significantly superior to that of equivalent lithium-ion batteries. The tests […] Read more
Enhancing Solar Quality: Key Insights and Recommendations from Kiwa Updated On Sun, Sep 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy transition is being prioritised by economies around the world as a crucial step toward achieving net-zero targets. Among renewable energy sources, solar power is leading the charge and defining this new era of sustainable development. Both private and public entities are formulating policies to integrate solar energy into their growth strategies, and ongoing research […] Read more