India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
New Solar Plant in Chandigarh To Meet Complete Power Demand of UT Secretariat Building Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The city of Chandigarh is set to welcome a solar energy plant with capacity worth 800 kW in Artificial Lake Parking. The project cost is pegged at over Rs 4.66 Cr. It will also entail operation and maintenance for a span of ten years. The said plant will generate 96000 Kwh units every year, promising […] Read more
RERC Asks Railways To Install ABT Meters To Avail Wind Energy From Rajasthan Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest order, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) asked the Indian Railways to install ABT (Availability Based Tariff) Meters for hassle-free consumption of green energy from Rajasthan. ABT Meters are frequency-based price mechanisms mainly used when unscheduled electricity-related transactions occur. The RERC order came to the fore after the discoms in Rajasthan moved a […] Read more
FORVIA Signs PPA With RPC For 417 GWh Wind Power In Europe Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy French automotive supplier Faurecia, owned by FORVIA, has announced that it has signed a ten-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with clean energy major Renewable Power Capital in a bid to further its efforts for decarbonisation. This deal is securing almost all the output from the 417 GWh, 24 wind turbine, Klevberget onshore farm in Sweden. […] Read more
BESCOM To Deploy Charging Stations On Toll Plazas Of Bengaluru-Pune Highway Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy A move that is expected to raise electric vehicle adoption in the state of Karnataka, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has planned to set up fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at toll plazas on the national highway that connects Bengaluru and Pune – the big metros of the region. BESCOM will deploy these […] Read more
ONGC Plans Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investment For Energy Transition Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy State owned oil and gas producer ONGC has announced an investmen worth Rs 1 lakh crore by the end of this decade (2030) on energy transition projects. Most of the investments will be made on renewable energy projects. ONGC has already declared its target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2038. The fresh announcement […] Read more
5 Solar Energy Myths That Need To Be Buried For Good Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Despite the many benefits that solar energy offers, it continues to be shrouded in myth. However, in the recent past, particularly the last five years, solar has overcome challenges, and many myths, like few heralded energy sources before it. Saur Energy deflates the most common myths around solar. We hope these have not kept you […] Read more
Kerala to Welcome Special Zone for Electric Vehicle Industry Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Kerala will soon welcome a special zone for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The announcement was made by Industries Minister for the state, P Rajeeve. It is being held that the special zone will host battery production, technology development and other areas that delve into the EV sector. The minister further stated that the government […] Read more
OX2, Dasos Capital Partner to Develop Solar Power in Estonia for 500 MW Estimated Capacity Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Swedish renewable energy company OX2 has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Dasos Capital for the development of ten solar farms in Estonia in North Europe. Dasos Capital is specialised investment company for sustainable forestry and natural capital; it is an independent Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM). Dasos Capital said that the capacity […] Read more
