Solar Industry Paving Way Forward For Circular Economy Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Darshika Gupta, a mechanical engineer by training and part of the business development team at the Commercial and Industrial division of Amplus Solar, makes a case for the need to shift to a circular economy. The expansion of the global renewable energy (RE) sector has been evident in recent years, improving energy security by decreasing […] Read more
CERC Proposes Amendments to Procedure for Grant of ISTS Connectivity for Renewable Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Proposal Has been made Keeping in View the 7th Amendment The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed amendments to the “Detailed Procedure for “Grant of Connectivity to projects based on renewable sources to interstate transmission system (ISTS)”. The draft amendments are open to suggestions and comments from stakeholders and other interested parties up to […] Read more
One Sun, One World, One Grid Brings Opportunities and Challenges: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi floated the idea of cross-border solar connectivity in October 2019. It was taken up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and India is now pursuing a new vision of ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG). It looks ambitious, but if structured well could change the way […] Read more
IFC, EBRD, and EU to Support First Solar Project in Armenia Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC, EBRD and the EU have signed on to support the development of the first utility-scale solar power plant in Armenia, the 55 MW Masrik Solar Project. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union (EU) have signed on to […] Read more
96 Major Cities Launch Clean Energy Initiatives in Response to COVID Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A coalition of mayors of 96 cities across the world have launched a new agenda focusing on health, clean air, and new jobs for post-COVID-19 recovery. A coalition of mayors of 96 cities across the world, including New Delhi, representing 700 million people have launched a new agenda focusing on health, clean air and new jobs for […] Read more
Mukesh Ambani Signals A Clean Energy Shift at RIL AGM Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the Reliance AGM (Annual General Meeting for Shareholders) yesterday Chairman Mukesh Ambani made some key announcements that deserve scrutiny for their implications on India’s fossil fuels future. The 43rd AGM of Reliance Industries Limited, now India’s most valuable group, was notable for announcements in the group’s traditional fuels business, even as all the thunder […] Read more
120 GW Renewable Capacity, €340 billion Investments. The Numbers Behind EC’s Hydrogen Move Updated On Mon, Jul 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The European Commission has finally shared some more details of its ‘Green Deal’ plan. Using energy from hydrogen is a key plank of the plan, with the energy to electrolyse hydrogen coming from solar and wind energy. Electrolyser technologies are expected to mature enough by 2030. The bloc has zeroed in on Hydrogen as many […] Read more
SunSource Energy Bags 1.95 MW Solar Plus BESS Project in Lakshadweep Updated On Sat, Jul 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy SunSource Energy has won a 1.95 MW solar PV project with a 2.15 MWh BESS from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in Lakshadweep. SunSource Energy has announced that it has bagged a 1.95 MW solar PV power plant project with a 2.15 MWh battery energy storage station (BESS) from the Solar Energy Corporation […] Read more
Boost in Clean Energy Innovation Needed for Net-Zero Objectives: IEA Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Without a major push in clean energy innovation, countries and companies around the world will be unable to meet their net-zero targets, a new report by IEA has detailed. Without a major push in clean energy innovation, countries and companies around the world will be unable to fulfil their pledges to bring their carbon emissions […] Read more