A 15% Dip In BESS Costs Can Halt New Coal Power Growth: EMBER Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new modelling by the global think tank Ember and TERI highlights the crucial role of declining Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project costs. This analysis underscores that faster BESS cost reductions will be a key driver for an effective coal phase-down in India’s power sector. The report lays out different possible stages of a […] Read more
Delhi’s Grid Flexibility To Cut Peak Demand By 4 GW: RMI Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy RMI’s recent report highlighted changes in Delhi’s power grid system, which has utilized grid flexibility technologies to manage and mitigate increasing demand peaks in the city. RMI estimates suggest that by 2030, Delhi could reduce 250–1,350 megawatts (MW) of peak demand through air conditioning (AC) demand response (DR) programs. It is estimated that grid flexibility […] Read more
Extreme Temperatures: CEA Issues Clarifications To Wind Companies Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued clarifications for the wind power companies related to their compliance with the norms related to extreme temperatures. This clarification came to the forth after the Wind Power Producers Association (WIPPA) approached the Ministry of Power. The association had earlier apprised the ministry about the hurdles in obtaining Connectivity […] Read more
Ørsted, Mission Clean Energy To Develop Four BESS Projects In US Midwest Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ørsted, a leading Denmark based clean energy company, has announced a strategic partnership with Mission Clean Energy (“Mission”), a utility-scale renewable energy and storage developer, to advance four standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the Midwest. The partnership with Mission complements Ørsted’s existing development efforts while broadening and diversifying the portfolio of technologies it […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Secures $275 Mn Investment From IFC Consortium Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and DEG today made a $275 Mn investment into Fourth Partner Energy (FPEL). IFC is a global impact investor and DEG is a German investment and development company. The consortium’s investment will infuse capital to fund FPEL’s business expansion plans which include a target portfolio of 3.5 […] Read more
TPEML, Tata Renewable Tie Up For Boosting Solar Adoption Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEML) and Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL), have joined hands to drive zero-emissions mobility in India through a combined solution of Electric Vehicles and Solar Rooftop Systems. Through this collaboration, TPEML will enable customers to get a solar rooftop system installed. Both the companies will promote EVs / EV […] Read more
The Top 5 Grid Enhancing Technologies Transforming the Power Industry Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an era where electricity demand is skyrocketing and the shift toward renewable energy is crucial, a more effective and dependable power system is essential to make this transition seamless. Enter Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs), which are innovative solutions designed to optimize our existing electrical transmission infrastructure. By integrating renewable energy sources, enhancing grid reliability, […] Read more
Co-located Solar & BESS To Reduce Power Shortages: Report Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the India Energy Climate Center (IIEC) said that co-located solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment can help India avoid the likely electricity shortages in the years to come. The public policy think tank at the University of Berkeley, also stated in its report that due to the rapid electricity […] Read more
SPECIAL REPORT: UP’s Time To Shine In Solar Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy At a recent Solar Trailblazers event in Lucknow in July, organised by Saur Energy, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told a hall-packed audience that this is the ‘best time’ in India to go for solar. He was referring to the higher subsidies given to the rooftop solar consumers under the ambitious PM Surya […] Read more
