SECI Issues Bids For 4 GW Offshore Wind Projects Near Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for the development of offshore wind energy of a total capacity of 4 GW. The bids invited are for four blocks of 1 GW each on an open access basis, for the development of offshore wind power projects off the coast of Tamil Nadu, through […] Read more
Karnataka Proposes Peer-To-Peer Energy Trading, Issues Draft Norms Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest draft notification released by the Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) proposed Peer-to-Peer (P2P) system for energy transaction, through block chain-based platform between consumers and the discoms. The notification stated, “The regulation is applicable to all the distribution licensees and eligible consumers of the state of Karnataka.” It defined blockchain as, “A digitally distributed […] Read more
Top 5 Implications of India’s New Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy PM Modi’s announcement of Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana, has energised industry, with hopes high for a massive impetus to rooftop solar from the scheme. From more funding and subsidies, to opportunities and jobs, the scheme holds potential to be a real gamechanger. We list the top 5 ways it will change the solar landscape in India. […] Read more
US Announces Investing $254mn To Decarbonize Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Department of Energy (DOE) of the United States (US) recently announced that it would invest $171 million in 49 projects across 21 states. This announcement supported United States (US) President Biden’s ‘Investing In America’ agenda. The announcement stated, “This investment aimed to give new funding opportunity to advance next-generation technologies to cut emissions and […] Read more
Could a Donald Trump Presidency Trip Up The IRA? Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The IRA, or the Inflation Reduction Act in the United States (US), ever since it came into force in August 2022, has been unfolding the kind of impact that has never been seen yet in the clean energy industry. Even as most provisions in the IRA became effective by Jan 2023, the biggest part of […] Read more
US Announces $104mn Investment Plan For New Net-Zero Facilities Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $104 million for energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31 Federal facilities. The latest step is part of President Biden’s strategy to re-establish the federal government as a sustainability leader. The funding announced by the President is part of the DOE’s Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy […] Read more
Meyer Burger Announces Halt On German Manufacturing Plant, US Focus Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The massive Chinese push into Europe with the resultant high inventory levels (estimated at 90 GW, almost equal to two years of capacity additions) and low prices has claimed its first big victim. Meyer Burger Technology AG, a long-time pioneer and technology leader in the global photovoltaic industry, has prepared a plan to cut losses […] Read more
US Announces USD $34mn Investment To Improve 12 Electricity Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy US’s Department of Energy (DOE) made an announcement for investing $34 million in 12 projects across 11 states. The project aimed at strengthening and modernising America’s aging power grid through the development of cost-effective, high-speed, and safe undergrounding technologies. These projects claim to support undergrounding electric power lines, helping modernize the electric grid and replace […] Read more
Our Atomic Energy Batteries Can Last For 50 Years Without Charge: Betavolt Updated On Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Chinese company, ‘Betavolt New Energy Technology’ recently developed a miniature atomic energy battery. This product combined nickel 63 nuclear isotope decay technology and China’s first diamond semiconductor (4th generation semiconductor) module. It was combined to realize the miniaturization of atomic energy batteries, modularization and low cost, starting the process of civilian use. This marked […] Read more