Gujarat Set To Build Its First Long Duration BESS Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), the state electricity regulatory body, has taken the first step to transition from a battery energy storage project to developing its first Long Duration Energy Storage System (LDES) in Gujarat. It has released a draft tender to select developers for an 800 MW (200 MW x 8 Hrs) battery […] Read more
Focus On Avoiding Renewable Curtailments-IEA Prescriptions Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are growing at a rapid pace. Naturally, the transition is also driving significant transformation for the global energy landscape. In 2024, global renewable energy capacity is expected to increase by almost 20 percent, building on the record growth of 60 percent seen in 2023. While this […] Read more
Key Global Policy Trends Accelerating the Renewable Energy Revolution Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The transition to renewable energy is not just a technological shift; it’s a complex interplay of policies, market dynamics, and societal acceptance. As the world grapples with climate change, energy security, and economic resilience, governments are increasingly recognizing the need to enhance their renewable energy strategies. This blog outlines key policy trends driving renewable energy […] Read more
Top 5: Battery Energy Storage Projects Commissioned in India Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have solved a key challenge for renewable energy, addressing the fluctuating nature of sources like solar and wind. Globally, new solar and wind projects are now integrating modern energy storage systems to ensure a reliable energy supply. Countries like China, the US, and Australia are rapidly expanding their energy storage […] Read more
India’s First Second Life Battery UPS In Pune Takes Shape Via MG Motor, Vision Mechatronics Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW MG Motor India, the JV between the JSW group and China’s SAIC Motors that has strong portfolio of EVs for India has made a strong sustainability push for the batteries powering its EVs. And with good reason, considering how these sturdy batteries can increasingly be expected to outlast the vehicles they are designed for. […] Read more
For Net Zero India Needs 494 GWs Of Solar & Wind Capacity By 2030: Bloomberg NEF Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The New Energy Outlook report released by Bloomberg NEF at its Indian event says India needs more than 4 terawatts of wind and solar capacity installation by 2050 for the Net Zero Scenario. Power demand is projected to grow six fold during the period. Moreover, the report also calls for over $12 trillion investment and […] Read more
HPERC Issues Draft Regulation To Promote Green Open Access Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy To offer the right to Green Energy Open Access to consumers in Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) recently released draft regulation guidelines to promote green open access in the state. Under the regulation, which is termed “Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access and Banking) […] Read more
ZF Wind Power Coimbatore Rolls Out 50 GW Wind Gearboxes Updated On Tue, Aug 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy ZF Wind Power, a technology-driven manufacturer and service partner in the global wind turbine gearbox industry, has achieved a total production capacity of 50 GW of gearboxes at its manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India. The ZF Wind Power plant in Coimbatore is one of the largest wind gearbox production facilities in the world outside of […] Read more
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
