India’s Peak Power Demand Smashes 2023 Peak, Touches 250 GW Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian power sector met a record maximum power demand of 250 GW on 30th May’24 whereas, the non-solar demand touched an all-time high of 234.3 GW on 29th May This spike in power demand reflects the combined impact of weather-related loads and growing industrial and residential power consumption in these areas. On 30th May, […] Read more
5 Interesting Green Ventures That Have the US’s DOE Backing Them Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy There’s a lot of promising green energy startups and concepts out there that end up getting shuttered because of a lack of funding. Whether the lack is because they failed to raise publicity or their ideas being too ahead for their time, there are a multitude of reasons as to why a perfectly good idea […] Read more
News Briefs May 30- Google, Meta Solar PPAs, LONGi’s Hi Mo X6 Modules… Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Google Signs First Solar PPAs In Japan Technology giant Alphabet, which owns Google, has signed its first solar PPAs in Japan. The virtual power purchase agreements (PPAs) adding up to 60 MW have been signed with two Japanese companies. The larger firm, involved with 40 MW of the planned capacity is Clean Energy Connect (CEC), […] Read more
SECI Seeks Bids For 500 MW Wind Projects In India Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India( SECI), a central public sector undertaking (PSU) dedicated to the solar energy sector has released a tender for selecting wind power developers to set up 500 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS-connected) wind power projects in India, under tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB). The tender document fee/ Cost Of Document – […] Read more
Jakson Green Secures Rs 600 Mn RE Funding From HSBC Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Jakson Green has secured a Sustainable Trade Facility of Rs. 600 million from HSBC India. This funding will support the company’s working capital requirements for its renewable energy business, both in India and internationally. Jakson Green, renowned for its pioneering work in the sector of Renewables, Green Hydrogen, and its derivatives, is actively expanding its […] Read more
Reskilling Essential To Assist Transitioning Traditional Roles To Sustainability-Focused Positions Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy There has been a significant surge in the demand for sustainability roles across various industries. From renewable energy engineers to sustainability managers, companies are actively seeking professionals with expertise in environmental conservation and sustainable practices. This trend not only reflects a growing awareness of environmental issues but also underscores the importance of integrating sustainability into business operations. […] Read more
Soleos Solar Energy Secures Rs 48.5 Crore Renewable Energy Funding Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Soleos Solar Energy has announced that it has raised Rs 48.5 crore for portfolio development and working capital for the renewable energy business. According to a release from Soleos Solar Energy, participants in the investment round included Faruk G Patel, CMD of KP Group, Pawan Agarwal, Head of PCG at InCred Capital, Madhuri Madhu Kela, […] Read more
AI’s Growing Energy Footprint: The Hidden Cost of Our Digital Future Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy It’s time to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its possible impact on the environment. Convenient as it may be, AI is an energy hog. A single ChatGPT query requires 2.9 watt-hours of electricity, compared with 0.3 watt-hours for a Google search, according to the International Energy Agency. At present, data centers worldwide consume 1-2% […] Read more
Five Solar Startups Using AI To Make An Impact Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy If tech in the 2020s had to be defined by a phrase, it’d be Artificial Intelligence or AI. With every product nowadays coming out with some form of AI, it’s not surprising to see AI make its way to solar as well. In particular, startups have been at the forefront of the AI revolution for […] Read more
