COVER STORY: Rooftop Solar Enters Mission Mode In India Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The signs were already there. In the first week of 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) created ripples in the Indian solar market when it announced a 23 percent increase in subsidies for residential rooftop solar. As per the government notification, the ministry increased subsidies from Rs 14,588/kWh to Rs 18,000/kWh for […] Read more
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity To Reach 54% By 2047: NREL Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the United States (US)-based organization National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) anticipated an increase in the share of renewable energy (RE) generation from wind and solar in India to reach 54 percent by 2047. The NREL report evaluated, “In the base scenario, investments in battery storage are economic in 2030 is expected […] Read more
“International Initiatives Such As CBAM And Carbon Trading Will Support RE Adoption”, Akshay Hiranandani, Serentica Renewables Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Has Serentica’s launch plan changed since its inception, or is it following the original plan to achieve the fastest renewable expansion? Can you provide the current status of the firm’s plans, including specific timelines for capacity additions? Serentica remains committed to industrial decarbonization and providing 24/7 green power for hard-to-abate industries. Our current focus centers […] Read more
US Announces Investing $254mn To Decarbonize Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Department of Energy (DOE) of the United States (US) recently announced that it would invest $171 million in 49 projects across 21 states. This announcement supported United States (US) President Biden’s ‘Investing In America’ agenda. The announcement stated, “This investment aimed to give new funding opportunity to advance next-generation technologies to cut emissions and […] Read more
Electricity Demand Growth Grew Fastest In India, China: IEA Report Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that electricity demand in 2023 plummeted in the United States and European countries. It, however, said that the power demand in India, China, and some South Asian countries grew rapidly. The global energy think tank attributed several reasons for the same. The report said that while China, […] Read more
Juniper Green and KPI Green Secure GUVNL’s Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy companies Juniper Green Energy Private Limited and KPI Green Energy Private Limited have been awarded the project for establishing 200 MW capacity, part of a 500 MW grid-connected wind-solar hybrid power project in Gujarat. The allocation was done by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). Another 500 MW allocation of the project will […] Read more
Hyundai Motor, Kia Unveil Technology To Boost Range & Stability Of EVs Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation recently unveiled their ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) technology, which is set to boost the driving range and stability of Electric Vehicles (EVs). The firm said the technology helps minimize the aerodynamic resistance generated during high-speed driving. It revealed, “AAS technology controls the flow of air entering through the lower part […] Read more
Biden Extends Support To Made-in-America EV Charging Network Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy United States (US) President Joe Biden made a recent announcement of vetoing a law that waived the American requirement for purchasing electric vehicles (EVs). While extending support to ‘Investing in America Agenda’ the President said in a press statement that, he “pledged to veto this resolution, which would hurt American workers, undermine domestic manufacturing, and […] Read more
Global Maritime To Lead Maintenance At Offshore Wind Farm In Scotland Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global Maritime, an offshore operations company, will manage the maintenance-related heavy operations at the Hywind floating offshore wind farm. The company has been awarded a contract pertaining to project management, engineering works, and other site-related operations. Masdar, a renewable energy company, and Equinor, an international energy company were involved in developing the Hywind offshore wind […] Read more
