35 PV+Battery Hybrid Plants Achieved Commercial Operations in US in 2022: Berkeley Lab Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Berkeley Lab has released a report on “Utility-Scale Solar, 2023′ presenting an analysis of empirical plant-level data from the U.S. fleet of ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV), PV+battery, and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) plants. The report shares details on the capacities exceeding 5 MWAC or of 5 MWAC or less, which also includes residential rooftop systems. Trends […] Read more
India Had No Offshore Wind Capacity Installation As Of May 2023: GWEC Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The ‘GWEC Global Offshore Wind 2023’ report cites that for fulfilling demand for large offshore wind, and turbine installation of vessels requires trained workforce with adequate operational knowhow for regional cooperation in the APAC Asia–Pacific region. The study finds that its timely deployment will foster cooperation especially in new markets such as India, the Philippines, […] Read more
MERC Allows Tata Power Extension On SCOD For Its Hybrid Plants Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, allowed the Tata Power Green Energy (TPGEL) extension on its Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) for two solar-wind hybrid projects. It included the 225 Megawatt (MW) hybrid project at Bikaner district in Rajasthan and a 98.05 MW hybrid plant in Maharashtra. The hybrid renewable energy generator […] Read more
Germany’s 1Komma5° To Set Up 5 GW TOPCon Plant Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hamburg-based energy startup 1Komma5°, which prides itself on making modules using Made in Germany polysilicon, has announced plans for a 5 GW tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) module assembly plant in Germany.\ Founded in 2021, 1Komma5° successfully rolled out the first of its modules at the end of 2022. For its software application, 1Komma5° secured […] Read more
Project Lead Engineer-Automation Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy You will be working as Project Lead Engineer-Automation and will be part of Process Automation Business Area for Process Industries division in Bangalore, India. In this role you will be reporting to Global Engineering Manager and will be responsible for technical deliveries in engineering, testing, commissioning & Service of the systems. Should have good knowledge […] Read more
Trendspotting at REI 2023 Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The much-awaited three-day Renewable Energy Expo held in October, as always, saw participation from all the major players in the Indian renewable energy sector. SaurEnergy’s roving team of reporters and colleagues fanned out to spot the big trends this year, and we have arrived at the following broad conclusions- Lower Presence of Foreign Firms Year […] Read more
APAC to Invest US$3.3 Trillion in Power Generation Over Next Ten Years: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie, a global research and consultancy group forecasts an investment of US$3.3 trillion in power generation over the next ten years in Asia Pacific, with 49% earmarked for wind and solar, and 12% for energy storage. “The Asia Pacific region is critical to the power sector’s energy transition as it grows to over half […] Read more
Bengaluru’s EV Infra Startup Bolt.Earth Rakes Up $20 Mn Funding Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy EV infrastructure and software company Bolt.Earth has raised $20 million from Union Square Ventures, Prime Venture Partners and ITIGO Funds, among others. Union Square and Prime Venture Partners had already backed the Bengaluru-based startup during its Series A round of $4 million in September 2021. The company then rebranded itself from Revos to Bolt.Earth. The company said […] Read more
Fuji Electric Showcases PVI1500 Series Central Inverter At REI 2023 Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Fuji Electric India,a part of the 100-year-old Fuji Electric of Japan, showcased its Central solar inverter PV 1500 series at the Renewable Energy India Expo being held at Greater Noida from October 4 to 6. The new product extends Fuji Electric India’s expertise to the solar power industry with a focussed portfolio. The central inverter […] Read more
