Govt Issues Renewable Consumption Targets For Discoms, Others Updated On Tue, Oct 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest notification, issued a trajectory of renewable energy consumption for discoms, open access and captive power consumers. The new norms make these obligated entities to phase out the usage of fossil fuels in a phased manner. The new mandate was issued as per Section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, […] Read more
US Looking at 40 GW Solar and Wind Additions In 2024 After Blockbuster 2023 Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Energy Information Administration (EIA), the official energy statistical agency of the US government released a report on ‘Short Term Energy Outlook’. The report expects that the generation from both natural gas and coal will fall next year in part due to an increase in the generating capacity from renewable sources. It forecasts that 40 […] Read more
SECI’s Aggregate Capacity of PSA Agreements Exceeds 50 GW Updated On Sun, Oct 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has surpassed the milestone of 50 GW aggregate capacity of agreements signed under Power Sale Agreements (PSAs). The latest quantum of PSAs signed stands at 50,292.64 MW now, where SECI is the trader as an […] Read more
TNERC Clarifies Deviation Charges for RE Generators in Draft Regulations Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has released the draft Forecasting, Scheduling and Deviation Settlement and related matters for wind and solar generation) Regulations, 2023. The draft Regulations will be taken into consideration after the expiry of thirty days from the date of publication of the notification on the TNERC website. The Regulations have […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Empaneled For 50,000 Solar Pumps In Maharashtra Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh-based Shakti Pumps, a leader in solar pumping solutions, announced that it has received Letter of Empanelment from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), for 50,000 Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) pumps for the entire state of Maharashtra under Component-B of PM-KUSUM scheme (Phase-III). The total value of the 50,000 […] Read more
India and US Are Major Drivers Of Utility-Scale Solar Power: ISA Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) recently released a report titled ‘World Solar Market Report’. It talks about the overall global scenario in the solar energy sector. The report placed India as one of the new undisputed leaders in global solar energy deployment. The report mentions that the global solar PV deployment had been primarily driven […] Read more
Ranthambhore’s Nahargarh Palace Seeks Net Zero With 400kW Agrivoltaic Solar Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Vareyn Solar Pvt. Ltd, a turn-key solar EPC firm, recently installed a 400kW agrivoltaic solar plant at Nahargarh Ranthambhore, a hotel in Rajasthan. The hotel is owned by Gaj Singh- a supporter of wildlife and green initiatives. Situated amidst the lush forest of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Gaj Singh sought to reduce the carbon footprint to […] Read more
Regional Cooperation Key To Increase In Investment In West Asia: IRENA Updated On Thu, Oct 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on ‘Scaling up Renewable Energy Investment in West Africa’ states that the Nigeria contributed to three-quarters of the energy supply in West Africa. It also houses nearly half of its people, allowing this country to dominate the region demographically and economically. For supporting renewable energy investments […] Read more
Slowly And Steadily, Battery Storage Builds Up To Make The Renewables Case Stronger Updated On Thu, Oct 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The announcement by Plus Power LLC of $1.8 billion in new financing for standalone battery storage, including the largest single such project financing to date, to help stabilize the U.S. electrical grid while incorporating more solar and wind energy should be welcomed. The news comes at a time when detractors have been challenging the relevance […] Read more