“What is important is the intent; Capability can be built”, Shilpa Urhekar, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shilpa Urhekar is one of those rare professionals in the solar sector who have seen the sector evolve from its tentative origins, when a MW-sized project was a milestone, to the current shift, when GW-sized ambitions are at par for the course. The former Indian Air Force squadron leader has been involved with establishing module […] Read more
IREDA Plans Office in Gujarat’s GIFT City for Foreign Currency Funding of Renewables Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) is planning to establish an office in Gujarat’s GIFT City to finance renewable energy projects in foreign currency. The office at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, will be classified as an overseas office, allowing the IREDA to avoid foreign exchange hedging cost. Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director […] Read more
EU Saved €12 Billion Due to Wind & Solar Expansion Due to Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ember Report Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The conflict between Russia and Ukraine that continues for a year now has proved to be a ‘blessing in disguise’ for the European Union with regards to renewables. An analysis by Ember – an energy think tank – has revealed that the European Union has saved more than EUR 12 million through a switch from […] Read more
Domestic Solar Manufacturing Bodies Get Behind ALMM Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Speculation about the government granting exemption, or ‘grandfathering’ certain projects bid out till early 2021 from complying with the Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM) stipulation, has been gaining pace. With some noted sources going as far as predicting it, multiple domestic solar manufacturer led bodies have found it opportune to put their weight behind […] Read more
The Top 5: Game-changing Renewable Energy Projects In Southeast Asia Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The countries making up the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) are the world’s fourth-largest energy consumer as a group. Its actions in the renewable realm are vitally important if the world wants to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 – the Paris agreement target. The countries in the region are exploring renewable technology to […] Read more
ENERCON, Enerjisa Üretim to Install 1000 MW Onshore Wind in Turkey Updated On Thu, Feb 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Wind energy player ENERCON has announced that it has joined forces with Enerjisa Üretim, a joint venture of the E.ON – SABANCI Holding, which delves in energy generation, for the implement the YEKA RES 2 wind energy project in Turkey. ENERCRON said that the tender will play a major role in increasing the clean energy […] Read more
Revolutionizing Solar Energy Integration: The MARS Project and Electric Grids Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A new era of energy systems dominated by green and renewable solar power is approaching. As the transition comes to fruition, it’s important to understand the type of current the grids use – Alternating Current (AC) – and to ensure solar integration without much hassle. Despite its benefits, solar energy involves a complex and lengthy […] Read more
USA’s Utility-Scale Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Coal On 169 Days Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per a report by Institute for energy Economics and Financial Analysis, USA’s clean energy transition received major impetus in 2022. The report highlights that the US clean energy transition is witnessing an upward trend and has made major progress since 2019. The report has highlighted three major trends in renewables for US electricity generation. […] Read more
Finland’s Wind Energy Saw 75% Surge in 2022 Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per the Finnish Wind Energy Association (FWPA), the wind power capacity of Finland witnessed a 75% surge in 2022. Of this, nearly half of it was owned by Finland domestically. “Wind power is now increasing our country’s energy self-sufficiency at a really good pace – just when new and affordable electricity production is most […] Read more