Q4 2024 Prices: EU-North America See Fall In Solar, Wind Sees Marginal Uptick Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest report by LevelTen Energy showcases the energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) trend for Q4, 2024 in the global west, i.e., the European and the North American market. The report found that the European solar PPA prices have been steadily declining over the last two years, as the energy sector continues to return to […] Read more
Adyant Enersol, UPC Renewables Win SJVN’s 170 MW Wind Energy Project Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy SJVN has announced Adyant Enersol (Datta Infra) and UPC Renewables as the winners of its 600 MW wind energy project. These winners are expected to develop inter-state transmission system (ISTS)–connected wind power projects on a build-own-operate basis. The tender for this project was released in March 2024, and the results were announced after 10 months. […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Cites DCR Cells Shortage, Prices For ‘Moderate’ Growth Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Issues linked to Domestic Content Requirements (DCR) mandates in solar projects appear to be reaching a head for solar developers in India. The mandate, which enforces use of only DCR cells and modules for almost all solar projects in India with exemptions only for select categories, has been causing a lot of heartburn in the […] Read more
NTPC Invites Bids For 1.2 GW Solar Project With Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy has issued a tender to select solar power generators for a 1.2 GW solar + BESS project. The project includes a 600 MW/2400 MWh (600 MW × 4 hours) energy storage system (ESS) to be located anywhere in India (SOLAR-ESS-01). NTPC has invited bids until February 27, 2025. The tender stated, “The […] Read more
The Surprising Country Investing Big In Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy In common perception, the drive towards a green energy transition is placed as a tussle between those who want green, clean energy, and those who depend on fossil fuels, and hence do everything to delay or discredit the transition. The pronouncements by President Trump, to ‘drill baby drill’ for that country’s oil and gas sector, […] Read more
Trump Entry, Chinese New Year To Mark A Turning Point On Solar Prices? Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy As the Chinese New Year holidays start on Jan 29, like always, the country is already preparing for the massive national holiday, which will run into the first week of February. For the Chinese solar sector, and by extension, a large part of the global solar sector, it is the post-holiday changes that will be […] Read more
Green Stocks Jan 17: The Volatility Problem of Green Energy Stocks Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy On the last day of the week, it was yet another day when green energy stocks struggled to retain gains made. But it’s time to talk about a bigger issue with these stocks. Too much volatility. It is almost as if some of these stocks deal only in circuit breakers when it comes to price […] Read more
Clean Energy Investments To Reach $670bn In 2025: Report Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy S&P Global Commodity Insights, an independent provider of information, analysis, data, and benchmark prices for the commodities, energy, and energy transition markets, has released its latest report on the pivotal trends in clean energy technology for 2025. The report said that investments in the clean energy sector might reach $670 billion in 2025. “S&P Global […] Read more
Gridlock Ahead? Transformer Shortage and the Renewable Energy Challenge Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Transformers play a vital role in energy distribution systems by converting high-voltage electricity from transmission lines into low-voltage electricity for consumer use. Thus any supply disruptions in the supply of this essential component, coupled with resultant rising prices in the global transformer market, can significantly affecting utilities. Over the past three years, this situation has […] Read more