Microsoft, Google, and Now Amazon- Is Nuclear Hip Again? Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Last month, on September 20 came the news that Microsoft and Constellation Energy, the utility that owns Three Mile Island nuclear power facility, have inked a deal that would help restart Unit 1 at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station. the deal marked the first time a shuttered nuclear plant in the US was […] Read more
UK Gets New Battery Energy Storage System To Augment Grid Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Trina Storage, a global firm working in energy storage solutions, announced the successful grid connection and commissioning of the Maldon 40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in collaboration with the energy storage specialist Eku Energy. Located in Essex, England, this project marks Eku Energy’s first commercially operational battery storage project in the UK. The deployed […] Read more
Ranthambore’s Agrivoltaics Plant Generated 6L Units In 1 Yr Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Nahargarh Ranthambore, a palace-turned-hotel near Ranthambore which roped in agrivoltaics solar plant to offset its energy needs produced 6 lakh units of clean power in the last one year, the management of the hotel said. Situated amidst the lush forest of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, the hotel earlier sought to reduce the carbon footprint to zero […] Read more
Tata Steel Using Multiple Options To Boost Use Of RE: Probal Ghosh Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy 1. What are the major works you are doing towards shifting to renewable energy for your operations? Integrated Steel plants are power intensive and require huge quantum of power. Currently, the standard BF-BOF route of making steel is in operation and the by-product gases generated in the process are utilised for meeting many heating purposes […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies On ALMM Applicability On Open Access Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued a clarification on the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019″-commonly known as ALMM Order-on 2nd January 2019. It contains the standards for eligible solar PV models and manufacturers in India. According to the ALMM Order, a […] Read more
Karnataka Plans Rooftop Wind Aero Turbines, Issues Draft Rules Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued draft norms to introduce grid-connected rooftop aero turbines in the state. The draft norms put forth by the state power regulator said that these systems could be installed onto the rooftops with or without rooftop solar systems. The draft notification aims to promote co-generation of electricity […] Read more
After China & Europe, India Set To Embark On Offshore Wind Journey Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy After a thrust to offshore wind energy projects in China and Europe, swings of changes in this sector are now expected in India too. Last year, globally 10.8 GW of new offshore wind energy capacities were added, as per a report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The lion’s share was taken by China […] Read more
News Briefs Oct 13- Runergy’s US Capacity, MCPV Funding, Canada Funding Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Runergy’s 2 GW Module Plant In US Operational Runergy, a Chinese Cell maker with a global production footprint including silicon, wafer, solar cell and module factories in China, Thailand, Vietnam and now the US has started fulfilling its first module order from its plant in the US, With cumulative solar cell shipments exceeding 65GW by […] Read more
Focus On Avoiding Renewable Curtailments-IEA Prescriptions Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are growing at a rapid pace. Naturally, the transition is also driving significant transformation for the global energy landscape. In 2024, global renewable energy capacity is expected to increase by almost 20 percent, building on the record growth of 60 percent seen in 2023. While this […] Read more