The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
French Energy Major EDF Bets on Storage With Pivot Power Buy Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy French utility EDF continues to invest in a future where it expects storage to play a critical role, by acquiring UK battery storage firm Pivot Power. For EDF, the acquisition is another step in its effort to become a large scale storage firm. The takeover of Pivot Power also follows EDF’s acquisition in September 2018 […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 80 kW Off-Grid Rooftop Solar Plants in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has tendered for setting up of off-grid solar power projects worth a cumulative capacity of 80 kW at two locations in Madhya Pradesh. NTPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of off-grid solar power projects worth a cumulative capacity of 80 kW at two locations in Madhya Pradesh. […] Read more
US Non-Residential Storage Market to Grow 10-Fold by 2024 Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Non-residential storage system costs will fall by 27% in the US by 2024 and that this will help drive a tenfold growth in the market in that period New research has revealed that non-residential storage system costs will fall by 27 percent in the US over the next five years and that this fall in […] Read more
US DOE Grants $28 Million For Wind Energy R&D Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced the selection of 13 projects to receive a total of USD 28 million to advance R&D in wind energy nationwide. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of 13 projects to receive a total of USD 28 million to advance research and development (R&D) in wind energy […] Read more
To Meet Paris Climate Target 8x Higher Solar, Wind Needed: DNV GL Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Governments, businesses and society as a whole need to change the prevailing mindset from ‘business-as-usual’ to ‘business-as-unusual’ to fast-track the energy transition, says Ditlev Engel. In order to meet the targets of the Paris climate pact, there’s a need for taking extraordinary policy actions to promote renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), energy efficiency, new decarbonization […] Read more
Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Acciona Acquires 4 GW Solar Plus Storage Projects in the US Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Acciona will acquire a portfolio of solar projects worth 3,000 MW and an additional 1.000 MW in battery storage from Tenaska in the US Spanish infrastructure and renewable energy conglomerate, Acciona has announced that it has signed an agreement with the US-based company Tenaska to acquire a portfolio of solar PV projects in seven states […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 400 MW ‘Round-the-Clock’ RE Power Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued its RfS for the “Round-the-Clock” supply of 400 MW renewable energy to NDMC and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued its Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of renewable energy developers for “Round-The-Clock” supply of 400 MW renewable energy to the (200 MW) […] Read more