Electricity Demand In India Increased 79% In Last 9 Years: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh claimed that the electricity demand in India rose almost 79 percent in the last nine years. He shared the latest data before the Lok Sabha in his written response to a question. He said the electricity demand rose from 1,35,918 MW in 2013–14 to 2,43,271 MW in September 2023. He also […] Read more
Andhra Biggest Beneficiary Under Energy Efficient Public Lighting Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh is the biggest beneficiary of Union government’s energy efficiency scheme for public lighting through LEDs, data shared by the New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh before the Parliament revealed. The ministry in his written response before the Lower House of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) submitted state-wise details of coverage under the scheme. […] Read more
CERC Allows Compensation To RE Firm For Higher Duties On Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest judgment, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) allowed compensation to a renewable energy company against the imposition of increased import duties on solar cells. The case was related to a Rajasthan-based solar project. On July 30, 2018, the Indian government imposed higher duties against the import of solar cells into India. On […] Read more
Lucky Cement Gets Pakistan’s First n-Type Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pakistan’s largest cement manufacturer, Lucky Cement has taken strides towards a more sustainable business impact with a 26 MW solar plant on its land in Pakistan. The project, executed by JA Solar and Orient Energy Systems is Pakistan’s first n-type photovoltaic (PV) power plant project. Since its commissioning in September 2023, the plant has met key […] Read more
RUVNL Initiates Proposal to Eliminate Restrictions of Structured RE Projects with ESS Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a petition filed by the Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL), it seeks approval for the selection of developers and procurement of bidding documents for an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected energy storage solution with a capacity of 1000 MW/6000 MWh. The proposal aspires to meet the requirements of Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, […] Read more
Solar Production Costs In China Falls By 42% In 2023: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report states that the cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W). This gave manufacturers in the country cost advantage over international rivals according to the New Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. The report looks at ‘Five low-carbon tech trends […] Read more
SOFAR Showcases PV & ESS Offering at EnerGaïa 2023 at France Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy SOFAR showcased its solar and storage solutions covering residential, C&I and utility applications at EnerGaïa concluded at France recently. SOFAR is a global provider of all-scenario PV & ESS solutions, With the European Parliament adopting the power market reform plan in July, the EU utility storage market is expected to usher in an outbreak. In […] Read more
Navalt Releases Solar-Electric Boat Barracuda at Mazagon Dock Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Navalt, an eco-marine tech firm that specializes in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels, has released its solar-electric boat, the Barracuda at Mazagon Dock in Maharashtra. This is said to be one of the fastest solar-electric boats in India. The solar electric boat works on optional plug and charge, operated on a solar capacity of […] Read more
BluPine Energy Achieves Financial Closure for 120 MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Company BluPine Energy, established in India by global infrastructure investor Actis, announced financial closure for its 120 MW solar project situated in Gujarat, secured under the GUVNL 16 tender. The electricity generated from this plant will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 25 […] Read more
