The Rise of Solar Co-ops: Collective Action for Installation Initiatives Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreesh Chaturvedi India, now the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, faces heightened energy demands due to its expanding population and robust economic growth. In response, the country has committed to reducing its carbon intensity by over 45% by 2030, achieving 50% of its total electric power capacity from renewable sources by 2030, […] Read more
Key Global Policy Trends Accelerating the Renewable Energy Revolution Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The transition to renewable energy is not just a technological shift; it’s a complex interplay of policies, market dynamics, and societal acceptance. As the world grapples with climate change, energy security, and economic resilience, governments are increasingly recognizing the need to enhance their renewable energy strategies. This blog outlines key policy trends driving renewable energy […] Read more
Juniper Green, ReNew, Zelestra and Hero Future Winners In SJVN 1.2GW FDRE Tender Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN has closed the second tender for developer selection to provide 1.2 GW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable energy projects equipped with energy storage systems. The lowest tariff discovered in this tendering process stood at Rs 4.25 per kWh. Four developers have secured their project capacities by quoting the lowest tariff for the […] Read more
Gujarat: Zodiac Energy Secures 30 MW Solar Project From AMC Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based Zodiac Energy recently secured an order from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to build a 30 MW ground-mounted solar project in its home state. The company is responsible for designing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning a grid-tied solar project. The contract also includes the erection, operation, and maintenance of the project for five years, […] Read more
TotalEnergies Launches Two Major Solar Farms with Battery Storage in Texas Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies has begun commercial operations at two utility-scale solar farms, Danish Fields and Cottonwood, in southeast Texas. Both projects, equipped with battery storage systems, have a combined capacity of 1.2 GW and are part of the company’s 4 GW renewable energy portfolio currently operational or under construction in Texas. Danish Fields, the company’s largest solar […] Read more
India’s Luck With Falling RE Costs Could Run Out, And We Need to Be Prepared Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy September saw some very interesting points to ponder over, as far as Renewable costs go. While we are all aware of the falling RE costs, especially in solar that have led to solar beating almost every estimate of capacity addition repeatedly, the situation has been very positive on the storage front as well. Yes, storage […] Read more
NLC India Aims To Add 10 GW Renewable Energy By 2030 Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy NLC India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, marked its 10th year of renewable energy generation in 2024. The company embarked on its renewable energy journey on September 28, 2015, by commissioning a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Neyveli. Primarily a lignite-based power-generating company, NLC […] Read more
BluPine Commissions Its First 120 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy project developer BluPine Energy today announced the successful commissioning of its 120 MW solar project in Gujarat. This project includes a 70 MW solar plant at Radhanpur and a 50 MW solar plant at Nenava, both located in the northern part of the state. The project achieved financial closure under the GUVNL 16 […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches Solarization of Lift Irrigation Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has undertaken the process of solarization of Lift Irrigation Schemes that supports the agricultural regions. These regions could not be promoted through the traditional irrigation system because of geographical constraints. Furthermore, the problem of forest clearance does not permit the implementation of the traditional methods of irrigation in some region. […] Read more
