RECPDCL Releases Tender For 200 MW Solar Project In Jhansi Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power, released a tender for the commissioning of a 200 MW (AC) grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV power plant at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. REC invited bids for the selection of the contractor for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, […] Read more
Delicensing Power Distribution Can Boost RE Adoption: ORF Report Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Observer and Research Foundation (ORF) said that the delicensing of power distribution could boost the adoption of renewable energy. The report widely analyzed the implications of adoption of delicensing of power distribution in the country. The researched argued that with more private sector entry with their green pricing models are […] Read more
AI’s Growing Energy Footprint: The Hidden Cost of Our Digital Future Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy It’s time to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its possible impact on the environment. Convenient as it may be, AI is an energy hog. A single ChatGPT query requires 2.9 watt-hours of electricity, compared with 0.3 watt-hours for a Google search, according to the International Energy Agency. At present, data centers worldwide consume 1-2% […] Read more
Five Solar Startups Using AI To Make An Impact Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy If tech in the 2020s had to be defined by a phrase, it’d be Artificial Intelligence or AI. With every product nowadays coming out with some form of AI, it’s not surprising to see AI make its way to solar as well. In particular, startups have been at the forefront of the AI revolution for […] Read more
Construction Of 2GW Offshore Solar Plant In China Starts Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy China National Nuclear Power (CNNP) has kicked off the construction of the country’s largest offshore solar power plant next to the company’s nuclear power station in eastern Jiangsu province. Called the Tianwan Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station, the 2 GW solar project entails an investment of CNY9.9 billion (USD1.4 billion) and comes with a 400 MWh […] Read more
US To Invest $71 Million In Supporting Solar Manufacturing Research Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $71 million investment, including $16 million from the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, in research, development, and demonstration projects to grow the network of domestic manufacturers across the U.S. solar energy supply chain. The selected projects will address gaps in the domestic solar manufacturing capacity for the supply […] Read more
Solar Decathlon India 2023-24 Challenge Winners Announced Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Decathlon India (SDI), aimed at building the next generation of leaders to combat climate change in India, is an annual student competition for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Indian academic institutions to develop innovative, net-zero energy-water and climate-resilient solutions for the building sector in India. The final event was held at Infosys’ campus in […] Read more
Module Supply: ReNew, Emmvee, Vikram Solar Win NTPC’s Khavda Tender Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC REL (Renewable Energy Limited) has awarded the contracts of supply of solar modules for its 1,255 MW solar project to three solar module manufacturers. Three companies-Emmvee, ReNew and Vikram Solar emerged as the winners of the NTPC REL’s tender. The tender was floated in September 2023. The solar project is scheduled to come up […] Read more
Stonepeak, CHC Form Japanese Battery Energy Storage Platform Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm specialising in infrastructure and real assets, and CHC, a battery energy storage system project development and electricity data management company headquartered in Singapore, have announced the creation of a platform focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage projects in Japan. The platform will focus on developing, constructing, […] Read more
