Siemens Gamesa to Supply Wind, Storage Hybrid Solution in Philippines Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa is set to deliver an innovative wind and storage hybrid project in the Philippines. This project is having its own significance as it will help in reducing dependence on diesel by providing stable power supply in a location with a weak link to the grid. Moreover, this hybrid project, […] Read more
Ultra-Thin Solar Cells Market to see 56.9% CAGR in Coming Years Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The global ultra-thin solar cells market, which generated USD 30 million in 2019, is expected to advance at a 56.9 percent CAGR between 2020 and 2030 The requirement for energy, which doesn’t release harmful gases, including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, during generation, is rising. Though numerous sources are utilised to produce renewable electricity, solar power […] Read more
Power Demand Dropped 24% in April Due to Lockdown: CRISIL Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy With almost no economic activity taking place in the first 20 days of April due to lockdown, power demand declined sharply by 24 percent in the month With almost no economic activity taking place in the first 20 days of April due to lockdown, and very little operations after that, power demand declined sharply by […] Read more
IRENA Pitches For a Green Recovery Path from Covid-19 Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), under its Coalition for Action initiative, has made a pitch for ensuring that steps taken to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide are green. The 100 Member coalition of renewable energy players has given a concrete action plan that seeks to ensure a rapid and sustained economic recovery that […] Read more
Big Bang? 90K Crores Credit Line For Discoms in Stimulus Package Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy After the Prime Minister announced his Rs 20 trillion stimulus package yesterday, in the morning today, we had written about how lack of any strong, concrete measures to solve the discom mess in India would be a very disappointing outcome for the power sector. The good news is, the sector has been saved disappointment in […] Read more
EV, Battery Storage to Lead Non-Power Generation Technology Investments by G20 Countries Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric vehicles (EVs) and battery storage lead in the current and planned non-power generation technology in which senior business leaders from G20 countries have invested in or are committed to investing in, as said by an international law firm. The law firm Ashurst in its new research report – Powering Change – Energy in Transition, […] Read more
Lithium Ion To Stay Numero Uno Option for Storage, Say Researchers Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy A recent three day meeting between researchers from Germany and Israel has concluded that lithium-ion batteries will continue to rule in the storage space in the near future. Redox flow storage, which has made strides recently, did find a mention for its potential, especially in stationary applications. However, price for Redox flow storage remains a […] Read more
Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi Assumes Charge as Secretary MNRE Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has announced that Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi (IAS) has assumed charge as the new Secretary, MNRE from May 11, 2020. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced that Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi (IAS) has assumed charge as the new Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy from […] Read more
Why Resisting Calls To Hold Back Amendments to Electricity Act Is Vital Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the Electricity Act Amendment Bill, that seeks to make crucial changes to the Electricity Act (2003) is seemingly on the verge of being finalised for passing, resistance has finally started showing up. Predictably, it is Tamil Nadu, a state which has some of the highest market distortions in its power market, that has […] Read more
