RERC Notifies Draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2024 Updated On Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) recently released a draft notification for the Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) regulations for 2024. The commission is inviting suggestions on the draft until October 18th. In this draft, the RERC outlines the criteria for accessing green energy through open access, which will be available upon payment of specific charges. […] Read more
MNRE Amends Offshore Wind Lease Rules To Ease Process Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently announced an draft amendment to the offshore wind energy lease rules, aimed at regulating the leasing of offshore areas for wind energy projects. The government can now grant leases for up to 35 years, with the possibility of extending them on a case-by-case basis, depending on […] Read more
The Australia Experience: How Energy Storage is Transforming National Grids Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy storage has undeniably emerged as a critical component in the growth of solar energy. For much of the last decade, high installation costs and the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources were major barriers to wider adoption. However, advancements in technology and government subsidies have significantly reduced these costs, with increased competition and production […] Read more
SJVN, Maharashtra Partner To Develop PSPs, Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Maharashtra government to build Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Floating Solar Projects in the state. The total estimated investment for these projects is approximately Rs. 48,000 crores. It is expected to create around 8,400 direct and indirect employment […] Read more
Survey Highlights Easy Ride For The Richest On Carbon Emissions Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global greenhouse gas emissions averaged 6.7 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e) per person in 2023. Reducing individual carbon footprints has become a central focus of sustainable development, particularly with the growing shift toward renewable energy. The push to cut emissions at the source has also introduced mechanisms like carbon markets, aimed at distributing […] 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
Hybrid Solar, Wind Projects To Fuel Cochin Shipyard Operations Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Kerala government’s Energy Management Centre (EMC) has initiated plans to power Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with renewable energy. To move forward with this initiative, a tender has been issued seeking consultants for the project. The last date of bid submission is September 30. Established in 1972, Cochin Shipyard Limited is a prominent shipbuilding and […] Read more
Sunsure Energy’s Contrarian Approach Pays Off Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based Sunsure Energy has made a virtue of what to many will appear to be a contrarian approach to business as a solar EPC and now, a developer (IPP). Founded in 2014 by Shashank Sharma (CEO), Sunsure Energy has 500 MW of assets under operation, 2.5 GW of renewable energy capacity under construction, and a […] Read more
Kerala Plans To Use BESS At Trivandrum Hospital On Pilot Basis Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Kerala government has decided to use solar power and battery energy storage systems in a pilot project. As per the plan, the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research & Technology (ANERT) will execute the project in a Trivandrum Hospital. This pilot project will be executed under the Smart City Programme for Thiruvananthapuram. The […] Read more
