Overcoming Climate Change Risks: India’s Quest to Expand Offshore Wind Power Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy India is banking on wind power expansion to meet close to a third of its 2030 renewables target, with solar accounting for most of the rest. Importantly, the country is finally actively pushing for offshore wind power as it aims to achieve 30 GW of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030. With one of the […] Read more
Energy Trading In An Interconnected World Updated On Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Matteo Mazzoni, Director of Energy Analytics, ICIS Energy markets are evolving, moving away from discrete regional or local hubs to become truly global and far more interconnected than ever before. The rise of LNG and associated infrastructure investment, for example, has seen it emerge as an analogue of more traditional natural gas hubs. Whereas previously, […] Read more
As Bangladesh’s Textile Sector Makes Green Switch, Lessons For India’s Export Giants Too Updated On Tue, Jun 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bangladesh has been a laggard when it comes to Grid-scale solar adaptation, historically. The country, which also imports power from India, faces a challenge when it comes to energy, with a reliance on natural gas besides thermal power from India. However, there have been clear signs of acceleration in its solar installation drive recently. At […] Read more
The Top 5: States For Renewable Energy in India Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s power generation mix is rapidly shifting towards a more significant share of renewable energy. Today, India is the world’s third largest producer of renewable energy, with over 41 per cent of its installed electricity capacity coming from Renewable Energy Sources. Based on the recent Installed Capacity Report by Central Electricity Authority, this article sheds […] Read more
The Top 5: Indian Steel Makers And Their Green Plans Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy India stands tall among the world’s leading steel-producing nations. Thanks to rapid infrastructure development, steel demand has soared, making the Indian steel industry a crucial player in the global market. However, as the world grapples with environmental challenges and the need for sustainable practices, India’s steel producers are stepping up with their green plans to […] Read more
ChakraPaani: A ‘Solar Hand Pump’ Designed to End Rural India’s Water Woes Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The MSME sector is proving its worth in the age of innovation and creativity. One such firm in Kanpur, Shri Ram Rashmi Industries has come up with a new solar hand pump called ChakraPaani which it claims needs just a third of solar energy electricity compared to other solar pumps. When the radiation is low, […] Read more
Five Reasons EVs Will Deliver On Their Clean Promise Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy In Part 1 of this two-part series yesterday, we covered the various challenges to Electric Vehicles (EVs), especially regarding their green credentials. However, the EV juggernaut has only picked up speed in India, with the market leader, Tata Motors, which leads in the four-wheeler EV segment with their EV models-Tiago and Nexon is now all set to launch its […] Read more
EVs Face A Speed Breaker As Skeptics Gather Evidence Around Key Issues Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Delhi government recently announced Motor Vehicle Aggregator Policy, which mandates a shift to EVs for cab aggregators, besides other incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). The move has apparently caused a pause in the stock price of CNG supplier Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The plan mulls phase-wise conversion of commercial cab services, running primarily on […] Read more
Trial Shows Possibility Of Solar Power Transmission From Space To Earth Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The success of solar power on the Earth is already getting traction, leading to faster adoption of clean energy worldwide. However, have you ever wondered about the possibility of getting solar energy from space without any wired connections? Early trials have shown that such systems are feasible. A space solar power prototype launched into orbit in […] Read more