News In Brief May 8- GEAPP, Battery Smart, AEROCOMPACT, ESRI Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy GEAPP Launches Climate Africa Warsha to Advance Renewable Energy Reporting The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and its alliance partners hosted the inaugural Climate Africa Warsha on World Press Freedom Day. The “Warsha” which means ‘workshop’ in Swahili creates a platform where journalists can connect with key renewable energy stakeholders, equipping them […] Read more
Uttarakhand Proposes Revised RPO Compliance Norms With Timelines Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has now come up with its draft regulations relating to Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO). The proposed draft regulation aims to amend the existing UERC (Tariff and Other Terms for Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources and non-fossil-based Co-generating Stations) Regulations, 2023. The State Electricity Commission proposed the new […] Read more
India Issued 69GW+ Renewable Tenders In FY24, Says IEEFA Report Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) in its latest report indicated a record 69+ Gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy tenders in India in 2023-24. This is against the Indian government’s own annual target of 50 GW. The global energy think tank attributed this to the strong push from the Union government at […] Read more
CERC Terms SC Order On GIB As ‘Change Of Law’, Awards Compensation To Azure Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) in a significant judgment termed the 2021 Supreme Court order on the Great Indian Bustards (GIB) as a ‘Change of Law’ event. It also granted compensation to Azure Power Maple Private Limited on account of its alleged additional expenditures. The case came to light after the petitioner Azure Power […] Read more
Researchers Create 2D Organic Perovskites & Potential Use In 2D electronics Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Perovskites are among the most researched topics in materials science. Recently, a research team led by Prof. LOH Kian Ping, Chair Professor of Materials Physics and Chemistry and Global STEM Professor of the Department of Applied Physics of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Dr Kathy LENG, Assistant Professor of the same department, together with Dr Hwa Seob CHOI, Postdoctoral Research Fellow […] Read more
Sushil Sharma Assumes Additional Charge As CMD In SJVN Updated On Sat, May 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sushil Sharma has assumed additional charge of Chief Managing Director (CMD) and Dir. (Personnel) of SJVN Ltd. Presently, Sharma is serving as Dir. (Projects) in SJVN and was recommended for the post of CMD, SJVN after a rigorous selection process by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on April 8, 2024. He played a pivotal […] Read more
Global Wind Firm Vestas’ Revenue Plunges 5.2% YoY Amid ‘Geopolitical Volatility’ Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Global Wind Energy company Vestas has released its Q1 figures as it generated revenue of EUR 2,681million witnessing a decrease of 5.2 percent compared to the year-earlier period. Vestas also outlined that continued geopolitical volatility is expected to cause uncertainty in 2024 and that profitability should also continue to improve gradually but will still be […] Read more
Battery Storage Needs To Be Increased Six Times By 2030 To Meet Global Energy Demand Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy After their deployment in the power sector more than doubled last year, batteries need to lead a sixfold increase in global energy storage to enable the world to meet 2030 targets, according to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) report. Growth in battery outpaced almost all other clean energy technologies in 2023 as falling costs, […] Read more
Polysilicon Makers Signal Tough Times, Count On N-Type Dominance Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy With Chinese polysilicon major Daqo New Energy announcing its Q1 results, the picture from a clutch of leading polysilicon makers has cleared a bit. For starters, prices are unlikely to go up significantly, pointing to a period of relative stability at best, or slight increases in eventual solar module costs. Among Daqo New Energy, OCI […] Read more
