Growatt Showcases Full Range Of Smart Energy Solutions at REI 2023 Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Growatt, a leading distributed energy solution provider, showcased its comprehensive ‘solar, storage and EV charging’ solutions for residential, C&I, utility applications during the REI Expo 2023. According to the firm, the offerings were aligned with Indian market trends and customers’ needs. PV Inverters Growatt presented its smart string PV inverters with a wide range of […] Read more
Trendspotting at REI 2023 Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The much-awaited three-day Renewable Energy Expo held in October, as always, saw participation from all the major players in the Indian renewable energy sector. SaurEnergy’s roving team of reporters and colleagues fanned out to spot the big trends this year, and we have arrived at the following broad conclusions- Lower Presence of Foreign Firms Year […] Read more
Rajasthan Notifies Renewable Energy Policy: Solar Keeps Wind In Shadow Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy This week has turned out to be an eventful when it comes to the renewable energy policy landscape with the two leading states in capacity additions- Gujarat and Rajasthan unveiling their Renewable Energy Policies. Ambitions The policy newly unveiled policy strives for 90 GW of solar capacity in the state by decade-end. It also eyes […] Read more
APAC to Invest US$3.3 Trillion in Power Generation Over Next Ten Years: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie, a global research and consultancy group forecasts an investment of US$3.3 trillion in power generation over the next ten years in Asia Pacific, with 49% earmarked for wind and solar, and 12% for energy storage. “The Asia Pacific region is critical to the power sector’s energy transition as it grows to over half […] Read more
ToD Tariff Mechanism: A Tool To Lower Electricity Bills While Managing Demand Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a revision to Electricity (Rights of consumers) Rules, 2020, the Government introduced two changes to the electricity tariff system in June 2023. These changes are introduction of Time of Day (ToD) Tariff, and rationalization of smart metering provisions. As per the tariff system introduced, tariff during high-solar hours of the day should be 10%-20% […] Read more
US Could Usher Over 90 GW Wind Installations By 2028: US Wind Watch Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest study release entitled, the ‘US Wind Watch’, has been released by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association. The report reflects on the surge in offshore wind projects, the revival of onshore markets, and the booming repowering sector. Estimates on Wind Installations The study estimates more than 90 GW of wind energy […] Read more
Bengaluru’s EV Infra Startup Bolt.Earth Rakes Up $20 Mn Funding Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy EV infrastructure and software company Bolt.Earth has raised $20 million from Union Square Ventures, Prime Venture Partners and ITIGO Funds, among others. Union Square and Prime Venture Partners had already backed the Bengaluru-based startup during its Series A round of $4 million in September 2021. The company then rebranded itself from Revos to Bolt.Earth. The company said […] Read more
Energy Modeling Platform PLEXOS Signs Up Tata Power In India Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Australia based Energy Exemplar, a developer of the PLEXOS modeling platform, has signed a one-year deal with Tata Power Ltd, India’s largest integrated power company, which will use the platform to optimize its power portfolio and undertake round-the-clock renewable energy modeling in a one-year deal. Formerly called Drayton Analytics, Energy Exemplar calls PLEXOS the mot […] Read more
Australian Battery Recycling Start up Renewable Metals Scoops Up $8 Million Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Perth-based firm Renewable Metals has raised an AUD $8 million in funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), to scale up its battery recycling technology. Lithium ion battery recycling has been a focus area for many startups around the world, as the case is extremely strong on both environment and economic grounds, thanks to […] Read more