Setting up of Renewable Projects Without PPAs: NTPC Chairman Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh has suggested setting up of renewable projects without PPAs, amid the recent rows between discoms and developers for renegotiating tariffs. Amid a row between discoms and clean energy developers over the renegotiation of the tariff, NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh on Friday suggested setting up of renewable projects without power purchase […] Read more
Success or Failure of Climate Change Battle Hinged on Developments in Asia: UN Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The battle to combat climate change will be a “success or failure” based on the developments in Asia, where growing energy needs are increasing demand for fossil fuels The battle to combat climate change will “succeed or fail” based on what happens in Asia, where growing energy needs are increasing demand for fossil fuels, UN officials said. […] Read more
TECA Hails Centre’s Call for ‘Must Run Status’ on Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy TECA has welcomed the communication of MNRE to the state governments to honour ‘must-run status’ of wind and solar energy projects. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumers Association (TECA) has welcomed the communication of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to the state governments to honour ‘must-run status’ of wind and solar projects. In a […] Read more
EBRD Finances Largest Private-to-Private Solar Plant in Jordan Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy EBRD will together with its partners support a pioneering solar energy plant in Jordan with a financial package of up to USD 35 million. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it will together with its partners support a pioneering solar energy plant in Jordan with a financial package of up to […] Read more
Focus on Energy Storage: The Technologies Leading the Charge Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Lithium-Ion batteries, at various scales, dominate the energy storage conversation. But as we can see, there are many other technologies fighting for a share of the market. To read the first part of this series, click here. So just what are the options out there for storage at scale? We take a look at the […] Read more
Focus on Energy Storage: Size and Costs Finally Promise a Breakthrough Soon Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy For everyone counting on renewables to replace the pollution and carbon emissions of fossil fuels, energy storage has been the missing link in a wholesale shift to renewable energy. Energy storage, even though being discussed widely today, has been around for a while. Basic storage batteries have been used since the early 1800s, when Alessandro […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Payment Security Mechanism Directive for Gencos Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy generated during the non-dispatch period shall be calculated on the basis of Capacity Utilization Factor as declared by the generators in Power Purchase Agreements. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the power ministry’s latest directive, which is applicable from today, for power distribution companies (dZiscoms) to […] Read more
Energy Storage to Grow 122-Fold Over Next 2 Decades: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040 Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The 122-fold boom […] Read more
Tesla Introduces New Battery for Utility Scale Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy To match global demand for massive battery storage projects, Tesla has designed a new battery product specifically for utility-scale projects: Megapack. Two years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Hornsdale, South Australia using Tesla Powerpack batteries. Since then, the facility saved nearly USD 40 million in its first year alone and helped […] Read more