EU’s Shift To BTM Batteries To Meet Energy Demand: EMBER Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy EMBER in its recent report identified that installed battery capacity in the EU doubled to 16 GW in 2023, with a significant concentration in countries like France, Ireland, and Germany. Behind-the-meter (BTM) batteries constitute a substantial portion of this capacity, with countries like Spain and the Netherlands expected to follow suit due to high renewables […] Read more
Battery Storage Needs To Be Increased Six Times By 2030 To Meet Global Energy Demand Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy After their deployment in the power sector more than doubled last year, batteries need to lead a sixfold increase in global energy storage to enable the world to meet 2030 targets, according to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) report. Growth in battery outpaced almost all other clean energy technologies in 2023 as falling costs, […] Read more
The Impact of Renewable Energy on Economic Growth and Job Creation Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy At first glance, the subject of renewable energy seems like a truly controversial matter, eliciting conversations and debates between advocates of climate change action and those seeking to protect their economic advantage. In a broader sense, however, there appears to be a nexus between renewable energy and economic growth. For instance, India spent $11.8 billion […] Read more
NTPC Green Energy Limited Inks MoU with Indus Towers Limited Updated On Fri, Apr 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Indus Towers Limited (ITL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to address the need for pacing green energy objectives and the GoI’s efforts towards carbon neutral economy. The MoU was signed by Soumya Kanti Chowdhuri, Chief General Manager, NGEL and Vikas Poddar, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), ITL in […] Read more
Avaada Energy Wins 250 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Project From NTPC Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy company Avaada Energy recently announced winning a 250 MW solar-wind hybrid power project in a tender issued by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). Earlier, NTPC had issued a tender for the selection of hybrid power generators to supply 1000 MW of power through ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid projects. Avaada Energy secured a 50 […] Read more
APTEL Raises Concern Over Unscheduled Power Drawal From Grid By RE Generators Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) in its latest judgment raised concerns over the unscheduled power drawal from the grid by renewable energy generators. It also took a dig at the authorities concerned over the dearth of legislation on the issue. The remarks appeared in the latest written order of the APTEL while hearing a […] Read more
US-Based Avangrid & Europe’s Statkraft Ink Wind Power Deal Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Avangrid, a sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, and Statkraft, a Europe-based renewable energy firm, have announced the signing of a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA), establishing a new relationship between the two companies in the United States. According to a media statement from Avangrid, Statkraft will receive Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) […] Read more
China Leads The Way In Cleantech Industry, Overtakes US: RMI Study Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by RMI described the goals of countries regarding cleantech in its study “race to the top” dealing with the transition from fossil energy to clean energy. It compares the progress made by the three regions that dominate the deployment of renewable energy technologies — China, Europe, and the United States. The RMI […] Read more
Husk Power Plans To Commission More Mini-Grids In India: William Brent (CMO) Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy How did the journey of Husk Power Systems start? Husk Power’s journey started around 2008 with its co-founder, Manoj Sinha, and other like-minded people from Bihar. At that time, rural electrification was a major issue in India and states like Bihar. Husk came into the picture to ensure that the unserved communities in those areas […] Read more
