Power Consumption Rises 1.3 % to 34.23 B Units in First 10 Days of Dec Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s power consumption grew by 1.3 per cent in the first ten days of this month from December 1 to 10 to 34.23 billion units (BU) over the same period a year ago, according to power ministry data. In 2020, power consumption was 33.78 BU during December 1 to 10. In the entire month of December […] Read more
Azure Power Q2 Results. Not Enough To Enthuse Investors Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy The NYSE listed Azure Power Global Limited announced its consolidated results under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for the fiscal second quarter 2022, period ended September 30, 2021. Fiscal Second Quarter 2022 Period ended September 30, 2021 Operating Highlights: Megawatts (“MW”) Operating* were 2,210 MWs, as of September 30, 2021, an increase of 31% over September 30, 2020. […] Read more
India’s 2030 Climate Targets are ‘achievable’ through Renewables: Says LBNL 2030 Updated On Fri, Dec 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy There is no doubt that India is in midst of an energy transition, with important social and economic implications depending on the pathways that are chosen. A Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) study, under the US Department of State evaluated in-depth India’s future power investments. Giving a promising outlook on India’s future power system investments, […] Read more
As Himachal Supports Farmers With Solar ‘Powered’ Fencing, Solar Fences Gain Traction In Germany Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh government has stepped in to support farmers by providing funding support for solar powered fences under its Mukhya Mantri Khet Sanrakshan Yojana. The government claims that under the scheme, so far 4669 hectares of farm land have been protected from wild life. About Rs 175.38 crore has been spent under the scheme […] Read more
China Suspends Sri Lankan Projects close to India Over ‘Security Concern’ Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy China has suspended a project to install hybrid energy plants in three islands of Sri Lanka, citing “security concern” from a “third party”, amid reports of India raising concern over its location. In January, the Chinese firm, Sino Soar Hybrid Technology, was awarded the contract to install a hybrid renewable energy system in Delft, Nagadeepa […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Bags India’s Largest Solar Storage Project Worth Rs 945 cr From SECI Updated On Thu, Dec 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (Tata Power Solar), India’s largest integrated solar company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has received Letter of Award (‘LoA’) from Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) to build 100 MW EPC Solar project along with 120 MWh Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The total […] Read more
Scientists At IIT-BHU Claim Building A Device for On-Site Hydrogen Production Updated On Fri, Nov 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Scientists of IIT (BHU) Varanasi have developed what they claim is a first of its kind device in India for the on-site production of ultra-pure Hydrogen. At a time when India has committed to zero net emissions by 2070 at the COP 26 Climate Summit this is a major development in the Nations Sustainable Development […] Read more
Gadkari Bats For Ethanol, Green Hydrogen At Wind Conference Updated On Fri, Nov 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy At the World Wind Energy Conference 2021 (WWEC2021) being held at New Delhi, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, stressed on the need to see ethanol and Green hydrogen make an impact in the transportation sector to make a real impact. Pointing out that only 6% of the energy consumption in the […] Read more
KSERC Approval for 300 MW Solar Buy Exposes Multiple Challenges Facing SECI, Developers Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 15, 2021, the Kerala state electricity regulatory commission (KSERC) finally allowed the state discom, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to procure 300 MW of Solar power from SECI from its tranche IX solar tenders, at a cost of Rs 2.44/kWh including trading commission. While many will see the order as […] Read more
