News Brief May 24- Appalachian Power, Amresco UK Battery, Colombian Solar Project Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Appalachian Power Issues Tenders for 1.1 GW of Renewable Energy Supply In US Appalachian Power (APCo), headquartered in the United States, has announced the release of three Requests for Proposals (RfP) for 1.1 GW projects for securing power and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from wind and solar projects, as well as from battery energy storage […] Read more
Reskilling Essential To Assist Transitioning Traditional Roles To Sustainability-Focused Positions Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy There has been a significant surge in the demand for sustainability roles across various industries. From renewable energy engineers to sustainability managers, companies are actively seeking professionals with expertise in environmental conservation and sustainable practices. This trend not only reflects a growing awareness of environmental issues but also underscores the importance of integrating sustainability into business operations. […] Read more
GERC Proposes Fixing Timelines For Rooftop Solar Connections Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has now proposed amending its existing rooftop solar and net-metering rules of 2016 to pave the way for fixing timelines for rooftop solar installations. The new draft rules proposed that the technical feasibility report (TFR) should be submitted by the discoms within 15 days. This new provision was made […] Read more
Land Issues Slowing Down RE Projects In South Asia: Bloomberg Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy According to a recent report by Bloomberg’s New Energy Outlook (BNEF), renewables can overtake fossil fuels to reach 51% of power supply in 2030, 63% in 2040, and 70% in 2050. Bloomberg reported the current scenario and found that the global electricity demand based on the Economic Transition Scenario (ETS) grew by over 70% from […] Read more
Top 5 Reasons Why the US is Poised To Make An Impact in Energy Storage Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In the race towards a sustainable future, battery technology is emerging as a critical component. Batteries are vital for the renewable energy revolution, essential for the functioning of electric vehicles (EVs), and pivotal for energy storage systems that stabilize power grids. For years, China has held a dominant position in the global battery market, but […] Read more
Husk Power Signs MoU With Nigeria To Deploy 250MW Of DRE Solutions Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria and Husk Power Systems (Husk) agreed on a partnership to deploy up to 250MW of decentralized renewable energy (DRE) projects in support of the Federal Government’s energy access, energy transition and energy security targets. The partnership will focus on a […] Read more
PGVCL Allocates 479 MW Capacity Solar Projects Under PM KUSUM-C Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd has allocated 479 MW solar projects to several developers under component C of the PM Kusum programme. The awarded projects are expected to be operational by the end of December 2024. The highest capacity was allocated to Onix Renewable followed by Indian Infrastructure and Project India. The tariffs that were […] Read more
Maharashtra Plans Allowing Virtual Net-Metering To Boost RTS Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote rooftop solar installations, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed to allow virtual net-metering for residential consumers. The move is meant to empower the urban residents living in multistoried buildings to get the benefits of reducing the monthly electricity bills by adopting solar power through virtual net-meters. The same […] Read more
Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more