Survey Highlights Easy Ride For The Richest On Carbon Emissions Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global greenhouse gas emissions averaged 6.7 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e) per person in 2023. Reducing individual carbon footprints has become a central focus of sustainable development, particularly with the growing shift toward renewable energy. The push to cut emissions at the source has also introduced mechanisms like carbon markets, aimed at distributing […] Read more
BluPine Commissions Its First 120 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy project developer BluPine Energy today announced the successful commissioning of its 120 MW solar project in Gujarat. This project includes a 70 MW solar plant at Radhanpur and a 50 MW solar plant at Nenava, both located in the northern part of the state. The project achieved financial closure under the GUVNL 16 […] Read more
MERC Declines To Give Relief To EESL Over ‘Change of Law’ Claim Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order declined any relief to the Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL). The case was related to the petition of the government entity, seeking compensation of Rs 27 crore. EESL sought this amount due to the rise of taxations on solar equipment during the developmental phase of […] Read more
81% of RE Additions In 2023 Were Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels: IRENA Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewables remain competitive despite fossil fuel prices returning closer to historical cost levels, concludes Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023, released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the Global Renewables Summit during the UN General Assembly in New York today. Of the record 473 gigawatts (GW) added in 2023, 81% or 382 GW […] Read more
SJVN Invites Developers To Build RT Solar Projects On Gov Buildings Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN has invited proposals from developers to set up 5830 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar power projects (without battery storage). SJVN is developing these on Union Government buildings across seven states, as designated by the MNRE under the PM Suryaghar scheme. These states are NCT of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh To Invest In Pumped Storage projects Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the State has decided to enter the sector of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). He said that PSPs are considered one of the most dependable mechanisms towards a balanced supply of power from renewable sources like solar and wind energy. Himachal has been the leader in mini-hydel […] Read more
Delectrik Wins 3 MWh Battery Energy Storage Project From NTPC Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based Delectrik Systems, a flow battery OEM, won a tender from NTPC for its NETRA division (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance) to deploy a 3 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) based Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). NETRA is deploying this VRFB as long-duration energy storage (LDES) to augment the storage capacity of its microgrid […] Read more
Maharashtra Launches Solarization of Lift Irrigation Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has undertaken the process of solarization of Lift Irrigation Schemes that supports the agricultural regions. These regions could not be promoted through the traditional irrigation system because of geographical constraints. Furthermore, the problem of forest clearance does not permit the implementation of the traditional methods of irrigation in some region. […] Read more
Sustainiam Onboards 400 MW Portfolio Of Brookfield Assets In India Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sustainiam, a climate tech startup, and a carbon management solutions provider, onboarded 400 MW of renewable assets from Brookfield, a global renewable energy provider, for the registration, issuance, and trading of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC). This portfolio primarily consists of wind assets, to help Brookfield expand its renewable energy capabilities in India and beyond. […] Read more