India’s Solar Capacity Crosses 85 GW, Installations Pick Pace Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s total solar energy capacity has now surpassed 85 Gigawatt (GW), latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said. The ministry said that with the addition of the new solar capacities in June this year, India’s total renewable capacity (excluding large hydro) touched 148 GW. The ministry’s monthly progress report said […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids To Select Developers For 400 MW Hybrid Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now invited proposals for setting up Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected hybrid power projects in India, on a build-own-operate (BOO) model for an aggregate capacity of 400 MW. The tender invited bids for the inter-state transmission system (ISTS-connected) wind-solar hybrid power projects in India under SECI-Tranche-IX. The last […] Read more
India Adds 11GW Solar Capacities In The First 5 Months Of 2024 Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest statistics from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed that India added around 11 GW of new solar capacities in the first five months of 2024. However, wind capacity additions remained on a lower side. The latest monthly renewable energy capacity report from the MNRE said that India added 2463.82 MW […] Read more
IEA Forecasts Solar PV Investment To Exceed USD 500 Bn In 2024 Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) recent report on world energy investment found that investment in solar PV surpassed all other generation technologies combined. It found a noticeable rise in solar panel costs that have decreased by 30% over the last two years. International Energy Agency (IEA) report said, “The prices for minerals and metals which […] Read more
Suzlon Reports Highest Ever Orders With India’s Rise On Wind Energy Installations Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturer-Suzlon Energy is now confident of dominating the Indian wind market. In its latest investors call, the management expressed confidence on its position amid the presence of foreign wind energy companies. The firm attributed this to their existing clients and prices. When talked about the competitions from companies like Vestas or Envision, […] Read more
Solar, Wind Offers $12 Bn Climate Benefit To US In 2023, Finds Study Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent article by Berkeley Lab investigated the impact of wind and solar energy generation on climate and air quality benefits in the United States from 2019 to 2022. It highlights how wind and solar power have contributed to reducing emissions by displacing fossil fuel output. The Berkeley Lab report underscores the importance of understanding […] Read more
Enfinity Global Finances 1.2 GW Solar, Wind Power Plants In India Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based Enfinity Global Inc., today announced that it has signed $135 million in financing for the development and construction of 1.2 GW of solar and wind projects in India. The financing is being provided by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) through subsidiaries of CPPIB Credit Investments Inc. The projects in this portfolio, […] Read more
EU’s Wind, Solar Generation Rose By 14%, Fossil Fell To 25% Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy EMBER, a clean energy think tank recently reported a decline in EU fossil generation to below 25% in a month for the first time ever. The study reported a major milestone for EU in its electricity transition in April 2024. The electricity generation reportedly increased by 0.4% year-on-year over January-April 2023. Meanwhile, wind and solar […] Read more
CERC Declines Relief To Adani Firm Over Delayed Karnataka Wind Project Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in its latest judgment declined to give relief to Adani Renewable Energy Seven Limited (ARSEL). The company had moved to the central commission seeking relief against any possible coercive action from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The petitioner–ARSEL is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of its parent […] Read more
