IEX FY24 and March Update- Overall Volumes Up, Green Market Volumes Slump Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), India’s premier electricity exchange, achieved 110 BU in FY’24, registering an increase of 13.8% on YoY basis. Electricity volumes at 101.7BU increased 12% YoY. Additionally, 75.39 lac RECs (equivalent to 7,539 MU) were traded during FY’24. REC traded volume in FY’24 increased 26% on YoY basis. The Government undertook several measures […] Read more
German Wind Turbine Maker Nordex Secures 253 MW Order Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has received another order of 39 turbines from the wind and solar park developer UKA Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. The machines of the N149/5.X, N163/5.X, and N163/6.X series are expected to provide a total generation capacity of 253 MW after commissioning. Nordex will also take over the premium service […] Read more
China Versus The US, Europe and Japan? Trade Battles Reach WTO Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Days after China formally raised the issue of US subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the US and Japan, with every possibility of Europe joining in, have been reported to be in formal talks to form a loose alliance to counter the Chinese threat on trade. While the United States and Japan have joined […] Read more
Leroy Merlin To Draw Power From Better Energy Poland Solar Park By 2025 Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Construction and decoration firm Leroy Merlin Poland has signed a PPA with Better Energy to draw power from latter’s Chelmno solar park which is currently under construction. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is expected to commence in 2025. According to Better Energy, the 10-year PPA will allow Leroy Merlin Poland to secure the long-term supply […] Read more
UK Emissions Down By 5% From 2022, Wind Contributes 28% Of Power Generated Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The United Kingdom has witnessed a reduction of 53 percent between 1990 and 2023 – down 5 percent from 2022 in cutting emissions, shows the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero report. The latest Energy Trends report by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero also shows that offshore wind generated 17.3% […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Gears Up For Solar Waste Recycling Challenge Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) states that India’s total solar energy capacity crossed 75 Gigawatts (GW) by the end of February this year. According to its own estimates, the country will need 292 GW of total solar capacity by 2030. With the steady additions of solar power to the Indian grid, […] Read more
Torrent Power Secures 450 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Torrent Power, a Gujarat power company has announced it has secured 300 MW power from wind-solar hybrid energy projects, with a greenshoe option of up to 150 MW through an auction. Further, the company also stated that it won the auction after quoting Rs 3.65/kWh The tender for 300 MW of power supply, with a […] Read more
iFOREST Report Sees Potential For More Ambitious Renewable Targets In Assam Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy iFOREST a research-based organization, in a recent report on enabling renewable energy in Assam recognized the steps taken by the Assam government to increase renewable energy (RE) penetration. It considered the states progress since the announcement of the Assam Renewable Energy Policy 2022 (AREP 2022) in November 2022. iFOREST’s research indicates the need for accelerated […] Read more
Rs 1.5 lakh Cr. Opportunity In Introducing Smart Meters : CRISIL Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy CRISIL rating shared recent data on the current status of smart meters installed by the government under India’s Smart Meter National Program (SMNP). The government planned to replace 25 crore (250 million) conventional electricity meters with prepaid smart meters and upgrade power distribution infrastructure, including feeders and transformers. The report mentioned an estimated capital expenditure […] Read more
