5 PPA Models Shaping Renewable Energy Procurement in US & Europe Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy As renewable energy becomes a larger part of power grids across the globe, challenges like negative prices and reduced value for standalone profiles, particularly solar, are emerging, particularly in developed power markets. Market participants generally agree that the risk of negative prices will likely get worse before it improves. Innovative Power Purchase Agreements, or PPA […] Read more
NTPC, Chhattisgarh Genco To Build 2 GW Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (CSPGCL) to develop up to 2 GW of renewable energy projects, including floating solar projects. To initiate the creation of this project, Chief Engineer (CP & BD) of CSPGCL, G. K. Gupta, and General Manager (Engineering) of NGEL, D. Joshi, […] Read more
RE Evacuation From Khavda To Nagpur Set To See A Fillip Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The evacuation of renewable energy from Khavda Renewable Energy Park is set to get a fillip. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID) has awarded a contract to develop a high voltage direct current (HVDC) link. This link will aid in the transmission of green from Khavda to Nagpur. This is set to be used […] Read more
Tech Investments To Slash Solar Energy Costs By Up to 60%: ISA Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar energy has been identified as key to bridging energy gaps in low-income countries, ensuring access for over 1 billion people globally through various grid-connected and decentralized solutions. According to a report by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), by 2050, solar adoption is projected to create over 27 million green jobs worldwide, offering significant opportunities […] Read more
Long-Duration Energy Storage Needs To Touch 8 TW By 2040: Report Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world’s energy systems are not decarbonising quickly enough to meet global sustainability commitments, and immediate action must be taken to rapidly deploy long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies to efficiently integrate the growing amount of renewable energy now coming online, according to a new report. The inaugural Annual Report from the Long Duration Energy Storage […] Read more
RE Investment Needs Restructuring Favoring Global South: IRENA Updated On Tue, Nov 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy IRENA World Energy Transition Outlook identified that there is a geographic concentration of investments, and calls for structural changes to close the financing gap faced by the countries of the global south. According to the report’s findings, among the advanced economies of 38 countries, which make up 14% of the world’s population and represent 40% […] Read more
NDCs 3.0 A Key For Global Goal To Triple RE By 2030: IRENA Updated On Mon, Nov 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Even if all COP announcements to date were to be fully implemented, a significant CO2 emission gap would still need to be closed by 2050, according to the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024 of IRENA. Released at the opening of the UN Climate Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Agency’s 1.5°C Scenario outlines a net-zero […] Read more
Green Tariffs, Budget Crucial For RE Growth in Rajasthan, Gujarat: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), in a briefing note, recommended a multifaceted approach to accelerate the renewable energy transition in two renewable-rich states namely, Gujarat and Rajasthan. This involves implementing strategic measures to enhance financial resources, improve market dynamics, and support effective governance. The note recommends the use of integrated green […] Read more
Powering India’s Net-Zero: Navigating Challenges in Renewable Integration Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s journey to a net-zero energy future demands an extensive transformation in its power market. As the country intensifies efforts to increase renewable energy (RE) capacity and to realise its 2030 and later net zero goals, numerous challenges—structural, financial, and operational—are emerging, presenting formidable obstacles to integrating a growing share of RE into the national […] Read more
