Sunniest Countries Failed To Tap Solar Power: EMBER Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar capacity additions surged 74% in 2023, reaching a record 346 GW annual additions, according to a report by EMBER. The EMBER research showed that “Globally, only 14% of solar capacity was installed as of 2023 (204 GW) was in markets with solar insolation above the global average. Other countries such as, Japan saw 13 […] Read more
Electrification Key For 1.5°C Target, Global Demand Must Go Beyond 30K TW: IRENA Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Electricity and electrification along with deployment of renewable power will play a crucial role in meeting the target of 1.5°C, according to a report by IRENA. The overall share of renewable energy in the energy mix will need to rise substantially to meet the 1.5°C target, driven by higher shares of renewable electricity and electrification, […] Read more
Floating Solar On Sea- How Close Are We ? Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy How do you supply electricity to 10,000 islands? Indonesia has over a million people who don’t have access to electricity. Floating solar aims to remedy cases like these. Proposed as a solution to the issue of land use and the issue of not being able to adopt expensive solutions like wind turbines in certain coastal […] Read more
The Top 5 Challenges For Green Hydrogen To Overcome Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Hydrogen as a source of energy isn’t a new concept and is dubbed as a potential alternate energy source for over a century now. However, most hydrogen produced today is generated using fossil fuel energy, a source to about a billion tons of CO2 emissions equivalent per year. The concept of green hydrogen, promising considerable […] Read more
Solar, Wind Offers $12 Bn Climate Benefit To US In 2023, Finds Study Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent article by Berkeley Lab investigated the impact of wind and solar energy generation on climate and air quality benefits in the United States from 2019 to 2022. It highlights how wind and solar power have contributed to reducing emissions by displacing fossil fuel output. The Berkeley Lab report underscores the importance of understanding […] Read more
UPERC Amends Rules To Expedite Rooftop Solar Installations Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has now amended its existing rooftop solar rules of 2019 to pave the way for faster installations of rooftop solar systems. As per the revised rules, the state commission has mandated the state discoms to complete the process of Technical Feasibility Reports (TFRs) within 15 days. The Commission […] Read more
Suzlon Secures 81.9 MW Order for 3 MW Series from Oyster Green Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Suzlon Group has announced a new order win for the development of an 81.9 MW wind energy project for Oyster Green Hybrid One Private Limited. Suzlon will install 26 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each at the client’s site in Agar, Madhya […] Read more
Changing Dynamics: Indian Green Firms Shift Focus On Energy Storage Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy In March 2022, India’s leading renewable energy company Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) collaborated with another Indian leading player in the energy storage systems–Greenko. The partnership was to seek the Hyderabad-based company’s assistance in getting Round-The-Clock (RTC) power for AGEL’s projects through Greenko’s PSP assets. PSPs are often termed as giant batteries which can storage […] Read more
Climate Risk for Renewable Energy Projects & Parametric Insurance Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Amidst the global conversation on climate change, the renewable energy sector finds itself at a critical juncture. As we grapple with shifting weather patterns and rising temperatures, the sector faces significant challenges in maintaining its infrastructure and ensuring operational efficiency. Research suggests a 12% reduction in wind turbine capacity by the century’s end, and a […] Read more