NVVN’s 500MWh Storage Tender Breaks New Ground With Record Low Tariffs Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam’s (NVVN) first standalone energy storage tender has broken new ground with record low tariffs. While the bids come with viability gap funding, even after accounting for that, the winning bids are lower than the lowest seen so far at Rs 3.41/unit by SECI. The tender with a total capacity 500 MW/ […] Read more
IEA Flags Supply Side Risks For Global Energy Security Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The global energy landscape, as detailed in the World Energy Outlook 2024, highlights the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a clean energy future amidst growing geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties. With events like the conflicts in the Middle East and Russia’s war in Ukraine, the global energy market’s fragility is apparent, influencing both traditional […] Read more
How Solar Energy Is Transforming India’s Healthcare Delivery? Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Community Health Center (CHC) in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, is the only government health facility in this small hilly town and serves as the largest healthcare center for many nearby villages. Joshimath is also known as the gateway to the pilgrimage site Badrinath. This small government healthcare facility attends to the medical needs of both tourists […] Read more
Achieving Universal Energy Access by 2030: Can It Be Done? Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Universal energy access is not just a development goal. It’s a fundamental requirement for socio-economic growth and improved quality of life. Despite global efforts, millions of people, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, still lack access to electricity and clean cooking solutions. The World Energy Outlook 2024 examines these challenges and explores pathways to […] Read more
JSW Neo Energy Limited to Acquire Hetero Group RE Portfolio Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSWNEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, signed definitive agreements this week, to acquire three Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) from Hetero Labs Limited and Hetero Drugs Limited (Hetero Group). These SPVs collectively hold a cumulative wind energy generation capacity of 125 megawatts (MW). The transaction is subject to the […] Read more
Maharashtra: JSW Energy Signs Pact For 1200 MW Hybrid Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW Renew Energy Six Limited and JSW Renew Energy Thirty Limited, stepdown subsidiaries of JSW Energy Limited have signed Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (“MSEDCL”) for STU-connected Solar-Wind Hybrid Capacity. The company has signed PPAs for two hybrid projects, each with a capacity of 600 MW, totalling 1,200 MW. […] Read more
IBM Acquires Prescinto, Expands Into Renewable Energy Space Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy IBM acquires Digital Renewables company – Prescinto, an asset performance management (APM) and a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider. This acquisition will allow Prescinto leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enable monitoring, analytics, and automation to streamline renewable energy operations and manage clean energy and storage assets. The Bangalore-based digital company offers solution to organizations that are increasingly […] Read more
Solar-Storage Can Avert India’s 40 GW Power Shortage By 2027: Berkeley Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy India is projected to face a power shortage of 20-40 GW in the evenings by 2027 due to the rapid increase in electricity demand, according to a report by Berkeley. However, this shortfall could become more manageable, considering the significant drop in the prices of gigawatt-scale solar and storage. Recent solar-plus-storage auction results recorded a […] Read more
How Monitoring Improves Decentralized Renewable Energy To Support Healthcare? Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Rishikesh Mishra and Lanvin Concessao The availability of reliable electricity increases a healthcare facility’s ability to treat patients and serve the community. Electricity is critical to operate basic equipment such as lights, fans and water pumps, but also run lifesaving equipment like baby warmers, oxygen concentrators, diagnostics, and vaccine freezers and refrigerators. In regions where […] Read more