Majority Of Punjab’s Govt Buildings Not Solarised, Indicates Data Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data released by the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) reveals that the majority of government buildings in the state lack access to solar power. Most of these buildings do not have rooftop solar facilities, indicating a heavy reliance on grid electricity. This data emerges at a time when several state governments are actively […] Read more
Kerala Plans To Solarise Healthcare Facilities To Boost Efficiency Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Agency For New and Renewable Energy Research & Technology (ANERT) has planned to solarise Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). The institute campus is spread over a large area, favourable for solar projects. ANERT has planned to use several ways to bolster the growth of solar in the institute. ANERT has now also issued […] Read more
How To Ensure Safety at Rooftop Solar Power Plants Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Rishikesh Mishra and Lanvin Concessao Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including health, are intrinsically intertwined with access to energy, highlighting the potential of clean energy solutions in improving health and human development outcomes. Various programs are seeking to electrify 98,000 health facilities across the world, using clean and decentralized renewable energy solutions, primarily solar power and […] Read more
The Top 5 Largest Solar Projects In South East Asia Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stands out as a hub of economic growth, with energy demand surging to keep pace. While global energy demand rose by 16 percent between 2015 and 2021, ASEAN nations experienced a sharper 22 percent rise during the same period. The region’s renewable energy landscape is transforming, led by […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Capacity Crossed 14 GW, Guj Remains Leader Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s rooftop solar capacity has touched 14.44 GW by the end of October 2024. The latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) indicate the growth of the sector. This comes after MNRE’s flagship scheme-PM Surya Ghar was launched, earlier this year. The new scheme aims at boosting the growth of residential […] Read more
The Top 5: Largest Commissioned Wind Farms in the World Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global wind industry installed 10.8 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2023. This increased the global total to 75.2 GW of capacities. This growth came despite macroeconomic challenges in key markets. The commissioning of several large-scale wind energy farms worldwide highlights the impact of increasing policy momentum, which is driving the expansion of […] Read more
India Likely To Add More Than 26 GW Of Renewables In FY25: ICRA Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy ICRA expects the installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro) in India to increase to about 250 GW by March 2026 from the level of 201 GW as of September 2024. The capacity addition will be driven by the large project pipeline of over 80 GW, following the significant improvement in tendering activity in FY2024. […] Read more
CEA Approves Uniform Protection Protocol For BESS, Substations Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) recently introduced uniform protection protocol to ensure grid stability, reliability, security and to supports the greater integration of 450 GW renewable energy into the national grid by 2030 and ambitious target of 2100 GW of Renewable energy by 2047. The protection schemes protocol addresses the protection requirements for thermal and […] Read more
SECI’s Plea For Extra Trading Margin In BESS Deal Fails To Cut Ice With CERC Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an interesting take on what constitutes fair margins, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) considered a plea by SECI on an additional margin of Rs. 0.07/kWh for facilitating the sale/ purchase, scheduling, accounting, charging, and discharging of BESS for Grid Ancillary Services (150 MW) portion through IDAM/ RTM/TAM/Bilateral mode on behalf of the National […] Read more
