Europe’s Solar Energy Surge: A Promising Solution Or Just A Palliative? Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe is in the middle of its biggest ever solar build out currently, as it seeks to build more solar capacity for every reason from more energy security to clean energy. But can solar deliver for Europe? Is it the panacea to energy security in the long term? Or is it doomed to over promise […] Read more
“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
The 5 Questions 2023 Could Answer for Renewable Energy in India Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy India has over 174 GW of installed renewable capacity, including large hydropower at the conclusion of December 31, 2022. Solar power constituted the largest share of about 64 GW of the total. Wind power (41.9 GW), large hydro (46.85 GW), biomass/co-generation (10.2 GW), small hydro power (4.93 GW), and waste to energy with 0.52 GW […] Read more
D-REC Seeks To Build a Viable Market Mechanism For Distributed Renewable Energy, Rural Electrification Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy D-REC, a Switzerland based not-for-profit initiative to deliver internationally recognised guarantees of origin for distributed renewable energy, has announced its results for 2022, with over 300,000 MWh secured in annual and multi-year deals across a diverse range of global corporations. The D-REC can be incorporated as a complementary tool in a corporate renewable energy purchasing […] 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
Punjab Renewable Energy Capacity At 2150 MW: RE Minister Aman Arora Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister of Punjab, Aman Arora, has said that the state has installed renewable energy projects of 2150 MW till date and is also focusing on energy efficiency and energy conservation efforts. The minister was speaking during an award felicitation programme for government and private sector entities at Confederation of […] Read more
“Smaller, reliable grids definitely can be a game changer”, Meenakshi Vashist,TekUnCorked Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy As renewables increase their share in grids worldwide, the issue of grid stability has moved centre stage, even leading to the dreaded ‘curtailment’ as we know it in India, on a massive scale in South Australia for instance. This has also opened up opportunities for startups to build solutions, and one of those is Tekuncorked. […] Read more
Study Says Clean Energy Transition Could Save India $19.5 Billion Annually By 2025 Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy According to a recent study by Global Energy Monitor, India has the potential to save up to $19.5 billion annually by achieving its goal of adding 76 GW of utility-scale solar and wind power by 2025. India has been ranked among the top seven countries globally in terms of prospective renewable power, according to a […] Read more
2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
