Tamil Nadu Plans 20,000 MW Solar Installations Across State Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu is girding up to stay in the top position among states in the run for renewable forms of energy. The state, blessed with a long coastline and ample sunshine, has been an early mover and a among the leaders for most of the 21st century. In a fresh development, the Tamil Nadu Generation […] Read more
World’s Largest Solar Plus Storage Project Coming up in Philippines Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Philippines is set for a major renewable energy expansion in the near future. In a fresh development, Philippines-based billionaire and the second richest man of the country – Enrique Razone – will be developing the largest such solar power project in the country. According to the official statement, the mega solar power facility will […] Read more
The Top 5: Cryptocurrencies Seeking A Greenwash Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bitcoin’s environmental impact has been a talking point for a while now. From being compared to the energy consumption of whole countries to the impact of such consumption to climate change, the high energy use has been the biggest, and easiest stick to beat it up with. Similarly, the carbon footprint of the many other […] Read more
Ayana To Invest Rs 12000cr for 2 GW RE Projects in Karnataka Updated On Thu, Jun 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd (Ayana) is expanding its green energy business in Karnataka as the company announced that it will set-up renewable energy projects totaling 2 gigawatts (GW) with an investment of Rs 12,000 crore. The official statement of Ayana said that the company has signed an expression of interest with the government of […] Read more
VRF Batteries Set to Boost Demand For Vanadium Massively Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries, (VRFB) have definitely brought Vanadium to the centre stage. It is a classified critical raw material in several countries around the world. Back in 2017, the European Commission identified and formally registered vanadium on the 2017 list of Critical Raw Materials for the European Union. Further, the United States, Canada and […] Read more
South Africa Moves A Step Closer to 540 MW Solar and 1.1 GW Storage With Scatec PPA Signing Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Oslo, Norway headquartered, Scatec ASA has signed a power purchase agreement for three co-located solar and storage projects under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) alongside the South African government. The PPA will run for 20 years. This agreement also included 540MW of solar power capacity. With this, South Africa is one […] Read more
Bokaro Steel Plant to develop twin floating solar power projects Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) – a subsidiary of state owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) – has planned for two floating solar power plants on two different water bodies. Garga Dam and Cooling Pond-1 are the identified water bodies that will host the floating solar panels to support the electricity needs of the […] Read more
Eastern Railways Iconic Jamalpur Workshop To Go Solar Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy In its ambitious push to become a ‘Carbon Neutral Railway,’ the Eastern Railway is also leaning heavily on solar power. Coming up next is a 3.7 MWp roof top and shed solar power plant at its Jamalpur Workshop for 25 years. The Jamalpur Workshop, or Jamalpur Locomotive Workshop was established on 8 February 1862 as […] Read more
Industry Hails New Open Access Rules, Hopes For Turbocharged Solar Growth Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The notification of the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Open Access) Rules 2022 or the Green Open Access Rules as the industry is calling it, has easily been the biggest policy move for the sector this quarter. A quick perusal of the messages of welcome indicate that optimism rules high, and the Corporate and […] Read more
