India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
Top 5: Largest Solar Projects in the Middle East Region Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Middle East region is making strides in renewable energy growth as global development increasingly moves away from conventional sources of energy. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen, have become the new engines powering growth and development. Some of the major oil-producing countries, like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are now […] Read more
Hybrid Projects: KERC Issues Order To Bring Clarity On Transmission Charges Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) has tried to bring clarity on transmission charges of hybrid projects. The state power regulator issued a suo motu order in this regard. The order was especially for wind-solar hybrid projects. This comes after Fourth Energy Partner approached the state commission for clarification. National wind-solar hybrid policy Earlier, the […] Read more
COP29: Azerbaijan Concludes First RE Auction At Tariff Of $3.540 Cents/kWh Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Azerbaijan recently concluded its first ever renewable energy auction with technical assistance from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The outcome of the competitive auction was announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29). In the auction ran by Ministry of Energy, Universal International Holding Limited submitted the lowest bid, […] Read more
The Top 5 Largest Solar Projects In South East Asia Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stands out as a hub of economic growth, with energy demand surging to keep pace. While global energy demand rose by 16 percent between 2015 and 2021, ASEAN nations experienced a sharper 22 percent rise during the same period. The region’s renewable energy landscape is transforming, led by […] Read more
CEA Approves Uniform Protection Protocol For BESS, Substations Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) recently introduced uniform protection protocol to ensure grid stability, reliability, security and to supports the greater integration of 450 GW renewable energy into the national grid by 2030 and ambitious target of 2100 GW of Renewable energy by 2047. The protection schemes protocol addresses the protection requirements for thermal and […] Read more
Rising Green Energy in a Grid: Lessons From Australia Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Green energy is poised to dominate power grids globally, but several challenges must be addressed to achieve its full potential. Australia’s solar expansion serves as a prime example of effective solar power integration into an energy mix. Australia now boasts 25 GW of rooftop solar capacity across four million installations. Across the National Electricity Market […] 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
