BUDGET: Solar Industry Wants Funds For RTS, Lower GST On Equipment Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to announce the Union Budget today in Lok Sabha, the solar industry is anticipating several announcements for the sector. Several industry experts anticipate announcements that could support the industry. However, most of the solar industry experts who spoke on the issue talked about reduced taxes for […] Read more
Karnataka Proposes Peer-To-Peer Energy Trading, Issues Draft Norms Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest draft notification released by the Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) proposed Peer-to-Peer (P2P) system for energy transaction, through block chain-based platform between consumers and the discoms. The notification stated, “The regulation is applicable to all the distribution licensees and eligible consumers of the state of Karnataka.” It defined blockchain as, “A digitally distributed […] Read more
Railways Awards Contracts To 6 Firms For Its 750MW RE Project Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Railways has chosen six renewable energy companies to develop 750 MW of Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable power. This comes after it released a tender earlier last year seeking developers. The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) floated the tender. REMCL is a joint venture of the Indian Railways and RITES Ltd. As per the […] Read more
L&T Construction To Build 1800MW Solar Plant in Dubai Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy India-based technology and construction company Larsen & Toubro Power Transmission & Distribution business’ Renewable EPC arm has been given the turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contract to establish an 1800 MWac Solar Photovoltaic Plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project is the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, Dubai, […] Read more
TagEnergy, Vestas Join Forces To Develop 220-MW Spanish Wind Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Global clean energy enterprise TagEnergy and wind energy major Vestas have come together to develop 220-MW wind portfolio in Spain. The joint venture will see Vestas acting as lead developer and TagEnergy will draw on its experience developing wind farms to determine and shape the most cost-efficient model. The new wind energy project will come […] Read more
DRE, Mini-Grids Can Aid In The Growth Of E-Cooking In India: CSE Report Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the Centre For Science and Environment (CSE) recommended the phasing out of LPG cylinders, used primarily for cooking in India. The CSE researcher advocated for boosting electric cooking (e-cooking) instead. The report also talked about the main challenges in rolling out large-scale adoption of e-cooking in India and the likely solutions […] Read more
Pexapark’s European Market Outlook 2024-More Utility, Hybrid PPAs In Offing Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Switzerland-based Pexapark, a specialist provider of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price reference, risk and portfolio management software and advisory services for renewable energy, has some interesting predictions for 2024, when it comes to Europe. In its latest European Market Outlook 2024 Report, the Pexapark predicts that Germany will be back on top in 2024 with […] Read more
Oxford PV Achieves 25% Solar Cell Efficiency; Claims World Record Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Oxford PV, a British firm pioneering advanced photovoltaic cell technology, has claimed to have achieved a remarkable 25% conversion efficiency, surpassing the typical 24% efficiency of commercially available silicon-based solar cells. Oxford PV says that this is now a new world record in solar panel efficiency. Solar modules employing these higher efficiency cells yield greater […] Read more
Amazon Signs Pact With ENGIE To Procure 473MW RE From Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Amazon signed a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with ENGIE, increasing its output share from Ocean Winds’ Moray West offshore wind farm. The agreement would bring Scotland’s total renewable energy capacity operational this year to 473MW when the site becomes operational later this year. ENGIE stated, “This is enough energy to power more than 650,000 […] Read more
