Gensol Bags 23 MW Rooftop Solar Contract In UAE Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gensol Engineering Limited has announced that it has been awarded a prestigious contract by UAE’s leading sustainable development and clean energy development company for the design, construction, and long-term operation and maintenance of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for the engineering facilities of a leading aviation company in Dubai. With a total installed capacity of 23,178 kWp (23 […] Read more
Renewable Fuels: A Powerful Ally in Decarbonisation, Yet Challenges Remain Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global transition to renewable energy is no longer limited to the rapid deployment of solar and wind power. As the world advances toward a low-carbon future, renewable fuels such as bioenergy, hydrogen, and e-fuels are also playing a critical role in decarbonising sectors that are harder to electrify, such as transport, industry, and heating. […] Read more
The Rise of Solar Co-ops: Collective Action for Installation Initiatives Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreesh Chaturvedi India, now the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, faces heightened energy demands due to its expanding population and robust economic growth. In response, the country has committed to reducing its carbon intensity by over 45% by 2030, achieving 50% of its total electric power capacity from renewable sources by 2030, […] Read more
Telangana Approves Additional Surcharge For Open Access Consumers Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Telangana State Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has approved an additional surcharge of ₹1.09 (~$0.012) per kWh for open access consumers for the second half (2H) of the financial year 2024-25. This surcharge will apply to the amount of electricity scheduled through open access, except for consumers wheeling power from captive power projects. In September 2020, […] Read more
Karnataka Amends RPO Norms To Align With Centre’s Trajectory Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), in its latest order, has proposed amending its state regulation on Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). This proposal arises at a time when the RPO trajectory released by the Ministry of Power contradicts the state’s regulations on the matter. KERC issued the KERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) (Eighth […] Read more
India’s Clean Tech Capacity To Rise Significantly By 2030: S&P Report Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy According to Clean Energy Technology research team at S&P Global Commodity Insights, India has introduced various initiatives to enhance domestic manufacturing, aiming to minimize reliance on imported goods and bolster local manufacturing. With these supportive strategies, India’s clean energy technology capacity is projected to rise significantly by 2030, aiming for full self-sufficiency in solar PV […] Read more
Maharashtra: JSW Neo Gets 1,500 MW / 12,000 MWh Pumped Hydro Storage Project Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo), a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, received a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the procurement of 1,500 MW / 12,000 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). Their Bhavali Pumped Hydro Project is located in the Nashik and Thane districts […] Read more
MNRE Amends Offshore Wind Lease Rules To Ease Process Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently announced an draft amendment to the offshore wind energy lease rules, aimed at regulating the leasing of offshore areas for wind energy projects. The government can now grant leases for up to 35 years, with the possibility of extending them on a case-by-case basis, depending on […] 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
