AEMO Plans 5 Energy Scenarios for Net Zero Latest by 2050 Updated On Fri, Jul 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published its “2021 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Report” (IASR) incorporating five future energy scenarios which will inform AEMO’s 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP). One of these scenarios, Hydrogen Superpower, comprises a zero emissions grid by 2035. The five scenarios are Slow Change, Steady Progress, Net Zero 2050, Step Change, […] Read more
BTM Storage is Closer Than You Think In India, Says Report Updated On Fri, Jul 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Integrating large amounts of behind-the-meter (BtM) battery storage and consuming their own energy will be possible for non-residential consumers by 2025, enabling a distributed energy future, says a new report Auroville Consulting. The report findings are based on the levelized cost analysis of solar-plus-energy storage systems for consumers in Tamil Nadu. The status report titled […] Read more
RWE Builds Hydropower Coupled 117MW Battery Storage Systems in Germany Updated On Tue, Jul 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Essen-headquartered German multinational energy company, RWE has announced the construction of one of the largest and most innovative battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Germany. The BESS is coupled with the existing run-of-river hydroelectric power plants. The battery systems will be spread across two locations, as the company said that it will install a total […] Read more
Arctic Green Energy and GIC to Jointly Decarbonsise Building Sector Updated On Tue, Jul 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Arctic Green Energy, an Iceland-based renewable firm, and GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, are partnering to drive the uptake of zero carbon district heating in Europe and Asia. Under the agreement, GIC will become an equity partner in Arctic Green Energy and commit a new injection of $240 million to support the expansion of the […] Read more
Avangrid Sells 600MW Nevada Solar & Storage Projects To Primergy Solar Updated On Mon, Jul 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Portland-headquartered renewable energy company, Avangrid Renewables LLC has announced that it has sold its 600 MW solar and storage projects portfolio to a California-based solar and battery storage company, Primergy Solar LLC. Even after selling the portfolio, Avangrid will continue to work on the development of these projects in Nevada. Avangrid Renewables LLC is a […] Read more
SECI Kick Starts Storage Push With Notice for 2 GWh Tender Updated On Mon, Jul 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a surprising move, the Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a notice intimating its plans for a 2000MWh storage tender. The notice mentions that the final tender would be out by august 31, 2021. This seems to be the first ever storage only tender from the government agency, and follows NTPC’s expression of […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Takes Over 8.9MW Solar Portfolio from Statkraft India Updated On Fri, Jul 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Fourth Partner Energy has acquired 8.9 MW of solar portfolio from Statkraft India. India’s distributed solar energy firm focusing on building and financing solar projects, Fourth Partner Energy has announced acquiring 8.9 MW of solar energy portfolio of Statkraft India, an Indian branch of a European generator of renewable energy. This marks the first acquisition […] Read more
US Moves Back to World Energy Council, Ahead of 2022 summit Updated On Fri, Jul 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The US has rejoined the World Energy Council. The World Energy Council (WEC), the world’s leading independent member-based international energy network has announced that the United States has rejoined it. A new US WEC Member Committee will be hosted by Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), an independent, nonprofit energy research and development (R&D) organization. The […] Read more
Form Energy Reveals Chemistry of its Long Duration Iron-air Battery Updated On Fri, Jul 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy US technology firm Form Energy has announced the battery chemistry of its first commercial product and a $200 million Series D financing round led by ArcelorMittal’s XCarb™ innovation fund. The four-year-old startup claims that through the use of iron, one of the most common elements on Earth, it has built an inexpensive battery that can […] Read more
