Himachal Pradesh Invites Private Players To Expand EV Charging Network Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, in a recent meeting, approved involving private players to expand the EV charging station network along the state’s six green corridors. It was highlighted that 77 EV charging stations are already operational on these corridors. The Cabinet also approved the establishment of automated testing stations for vehicle fitness assessments, utilizing advanced […] Read more
Achieving Universal Energy Access by 2030: Can It Be Done? Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Universal energy access is not just a development goal. It’s a fundamental requirement for socio-economic growth and improved quality of life. Despite global efforts, millions of people, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, still lack access to electricity and clean cooking solutions. The World Energy Outlook 2024 examines these challenges and explores pathways to […] Read more
Trina Solar, EGO Sign Pact To Boost Utility-Scale Projects In Italy Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Trina Solar’s International Systems Business Unit, the utility-scale solar and battery storage project development arm of Trina Solar Co, Ltd, has signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EGO, an Italian energy management company owned by the Shell Group. This contract encompasses nine projects, totaling 69 MWp located across various regions in Italy. These […] Read more
ITC Commissions Second Offsite Solar Plant in Karnataka Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy ITC Limited has recently commissioned its second offsite solar plant in Karnataka with a capacity of 9.45 MW in the Davangere district. The facility is ITC’s 4th offsite solar plant in the country, with similar units earlier built in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. ITC Limited has set itself the target to meet 100% […] Read more
Karnataka Plans Rooftop Wind Aero Turbines, Issues Draft Rules Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has now issued draft norms to introduce grid-connected rooftop aero turbines in the state. The draft norms put forth by the state power regulator said that these systems could be installed onto the rooftops with or without rooftop solar systems. The draft notification aims to promote co-generation of electricity […] Read more
The Rise of Solar Co-ops: Collective Action for Installation Initiatives Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreesh Chaturvedi India, now the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, faces heightened energy demands due to its expanding population and robust economic growth. In response, the country has committed to reducing its carbon intensity by over 45% by 2030, achieving 50% of its total electric power capacity from renewable sources by 2030, […] Read more
Karnataka Amends RPO Norms To Align With Centre’s Trajectory Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), in its latest order, has proposed amending its state regulation on Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). This proposal arises at a time when the RPO trajectory released by the Ministry of Power contradicts the state’s regulations on the matter. KERC issued the KERC (Procurement of Energy from Renewable Sources) (Eighth […] Read more
GAIL and AMG enter into a 2.5 GW RE Agreement Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy GAIL (India) Ltd and AM Green (AMG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of up to 2.5 GW of solar-wind hybrid renewable energy projects across India. The deal would also involve a study on the utilization of around 350 kta (kilotons per annum) of CO2 generated by GAIL at its gas processing […] Read more
US Energy Storage Surges With Second-Highest Quarterly Record Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The United States is continuing to break records for energy storage installations across key market segments, according to the latest report by Wood Mackenzie. In the second quarter of 2024, the US developers installed 3,011 MW and 10,492 MWh of energy storage capacity. This marks the second-largest quarterly capacity addition, surpassed only by Q4 2023, […] Read more
