“Smaller, reliable grids definitely can be a game changer”, Meenakshi Vashist,TekUnCorked Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy As renewables increase their share in grids worldwide, the issue of grid stability has moved centre stage, even leading to the dreaded ‘curtailment’ as we know it in India, on a massive scale in South Australia for instance. This has also opened up opportunities for startups to build solutions, and one of those is Tekuncorked. […] Read more
Qcells To Supply 2.5 GW Of Solar Panels To Microsoft Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy South Korean solar conglomerate Qcells and software giant Microsoft Corp have announced that they are partnering to enable a strong supply chain for new renewable electricity capacity projected to require at least 2.5 GW of solar panels and related services. This capacity is equivalent to power more than 400,000 homes. Microsoft aims at becoming carbon […] Read more
Minigrid Pioneer Husk Power Turns Profitable After 14 Years Updated On Thu, Jan 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Husk Power Systems, which pioneered the first renewable energy minigrid in India in 2008 and now operates the largest fleet of community mini grids across Asia and Africa, announced that it has achieved profitability on both continents. Husk is the world’s first minigrid company to achieve this major industry milestone. The company became EBITDA positive […] Read more
JVVNL Issues Tender For 31 MW Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL) has called for bids to develop 31.02 MW grid-connected solar projects under ‘Component C’ of the PM-KUSUM meant for the solarization of power grids. The last date for bidders to submit the bids is February 20, 2023. The bid opening date is February 22. As per JVVNL, 13 solar […] Read more
Islamic Development Bank To Offer Insurance/Finance For RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote the development of renewable energy projects, the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), the insurance arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed an MoU with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company or Masdar. Under the MoU, the bank and Masdar agree to co-operate […] Read more
500 Government Schools In Telangana To Have Rooftop Solar By March Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy After solarisinga 100 schools in Telangana, the state government now targets to put solar panels on the buildings of 500 schools by the coming March. The objective is to decentralise electricity generation and make the schools free from power shedding challenges. In 2022, the Telangana government had said that it aims at installing rooftop solar […] Read more
Study Says Clean Energy Transition Could Save India $19.5 Billion Annually By 2025 Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy According to a recent study by Global Energy Monitor, India has the potential to save up to $19.5 billion annually by achieving its goal of adding 76 GW of utility-scale solar and wind power by 2025. India has been ranked among the top seven countries globally in terms of prospective renewable power, according to a […] Read more
2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
European Investment Bank Commits EUR 28.5 Mn for Three Solar Plants for Greece Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy PPC Renewables, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Power Corporation SA, Greece’s largest power generation company, has announced that it will establish three solar power plants, that will boast of a cumulative capacity of 230 MWp. This is set to be among the largest solar energy projects developed or in the pipeline in […] Read more
