Can New Wind Energy Projects Transform Odisha’s RE Portfolio? Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha, traditionally considered one of India’s less developed states in renewable energy, is now poised to emerge as a key player in wind energy. Despite currently having no wind energy capacity, the coastal state is attracting interest from wind energy companies, signaling a shift in its renewable energy landscape. At present, wind energy is concentrated […] Read more
5 Reasons Why Lower Renewable Energy Prices Are Unlikely To Lead to Lower Electricity Bills Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy For the lay reader, it has been a mystery how despite headline news of renewable bids being awarded at figures like Rs 2.50/kW to Rs 3.00, their final power bill seems to be on an inexorable climb upwards. This is despite the fact the RE power itself was priced at a huge premium as recently […] Read more
The Australia Experience: How Energy Storage is Transforming National Grids Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy storage has undeniably emerged as a critical component in the growth of solar energy. For much of the last decade, high installation costs and the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources were major barriers to wider adoption. However, advancements in technology and government subsidies have significantly reduced these costs, with increased competition and production […] Read more
Renewables Contribute Only 4% To NTPC’s Turnover in FY24 Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy According to the latest numbers from India’s power giant NTPC, renewable energy assets contribute a mere 1.23% to the company’s turnover. When hydro projects are included, this figure increases to just 4%. NTPC Limited’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report indicates that power generation accounts for 94.19% of the company’s total turnover. The report reveals that […] Read more
NLC Set To Supply 200 MW Renewable Energy To Telangana Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy NLC India Limited (NLCIL) a Navratna Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal has signed a Power Usage Agreement with Telangana state discoms for 200 MW solar power at a competitive and affordable price under CPSU scheme for 25 years. NLC India Lmitted’s solar project is set to generate around 1,300 crore units […] Read more
Adani Power Debuts In Middle East, Sets Up Subsidiary At Abu Dhabi Updated On Tue, Aug 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Power Limited has established a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Adani Power Middle East Ltd., in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, following its expansion into Singapore. The company informed the exchange that Adani Power Middle East Ltd. will focus on investments in power, infrastructure, and related industries. The subsidiary has an authorized share capital of $27,000, […] Read more
IIT Bhubaneswar Develops Solar-Powered Reactor For Waste Management Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A research team from the School of Infrastructure at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has developed a solar-powered microwave pyrolysis reactor. This reactor is designed to recover valuable resources from both segregated and mixed waste materials, including biomass and plastics. The reactor uses microwave-assisted pyrolysis to rapidly convert waste into products such as […] Read more
CRISIL Predicts Lower Thermal Share In Generation Next Fiscal Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy CRISIL Ratings, in a sectoral report has predicted a drop of over 500 bps (basis points) in share of thermal plants in India’s power generation by next fiscal. The prediction is based on expectations of stronger addition of renewable energy (RE) capacities of as much as 50 GW over the next two years. These are expected […] 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
