MNRE Issues Revised Standards For PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently updated its standards and specifications for solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The government proposed to update the standards and specifications to include new technology and improve eqiopment used in such projects. The government has sought recommendations from the stakeholders till October 31, 2024. […] Read more
Top 5: Battery Energy Storage Projects Commissioned in India Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have solved a key challenge for renewable energy, addressing the fluctuating nature of sources like solar and wind. Globally, new solar and wind projects are now integrating modern energy storage systems to ensure a reliable energy supply. Countries like China, the US, and Australia are rapidly expanding their energy storage […] Read more
TotalEnergies Launches Two Major Solar Farms with Battery Storage in Texas Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies has begun commercial operations at two utility-scale solar farms, Danish Fields and Cottonwood, in southeast Texas. Both projects, equipped with battery storage systems, have a combined capacity of 1.2 GW and are part of the company’s 4 GW renewable energy portfolio currently operational or under construction in Texas. Danish Fields, the company’s largest solar […] Read more
IRENA Report On Renewable Jobs Claims 18% Jump In 2023 Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy 2023 saw the highest ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million, according to the newly released Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The 18% year-on-year leap reflects the strong growth of renewables generating capacities, together […] Read more
NLC India Aims To Add 10 GW Renewable Energy By 2030 Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy NLC India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, marked its 10th year of renewable energy generation in 2024. The company embarked on its renewable energy journey on September 28, 2015, by commissioning a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Neyveli. Primarily a lignite-based power-generating company, NLC […] Read more
81% of RE Additions In 2023 Were Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels: IRENA Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewables remain competitive despite fossil fuel prices returning closer to historical cost levels, concludes Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023, released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the Global Renewables Summit during the UN General Assembly in New York today. Of the record 473 gigawatts (GW) added in 2023, 81% or 382 GW […] Read more
PMEA Solar Tech Solutions Limited Files DRHP for IPO Updated On Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based PMEA Solar Tech Solutions, a manufacturer in the solar tracking and mounting products sector in India, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO with a face value of Rs 10 per […] Read more
SECI Opens Bids For 1 GW Solar Power Projects Across India Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently released a tender to select solar power developers for 1 GW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar PV power projects in India. The tender placed 4th October as the last date for bid submission. Under the scope of work, SECI mandates the solar power developer (SPD) to build […] Read more
EIB, Development Bank Of Southern Africa Grant €600 Mn To Private RE Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for renewable energy projects in the private sector, aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A € 100 million (ZAR 1.98 billion) loan from the EIB, matched by the DBSA, comes in addition to […] Read more
