RPO Non-Compliance Penalty Should Be Higher: Prayas Energy Group Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based energy think tank Prayas Energy Group has urged the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to consider keeping the penalty for non-compliance of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) higher. The think tank expressed its views in connection with the MERC draft (RPO, Its Compliance and Implementation of Renewable Energy Certificate Framework (First Amendment) Regulations 2023. RPO […] Read more
Avaada Group Inks Pact for Renewable Energy With Saudi Arabia Updated On Tue, Sep 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Avaada Group has joined hands with Al Jomaih Energy and Water for the development of renewable energy in Saudi Arabia and a select few regions in the Middle East. “Avaada Energy (group) announces a strategic partnership with AEW to pioneer renewable power generation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and selected Middle Eastern regions,” the […] Read more
Energy Storage in Focus in US as Multiple Firms Secure Support Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The US is witnessing a boom in solar manufacturing and energy storage projects with the announcement of the Inflation Reduction Act. The past week was also marked by news on key energy storage projects. Project Financing Among these, a major news coming in was of Nevada-based American Battery Technology Co., a battery materials firm, that […] Read more
Hitachi Energy Wins Order from Ayana Renewable Power for 300 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hitachi Energy India Limited (Hitachi Energy) has won a contract from Ayana Renewable Power, an Independent Power Producer in the country, to provide a grid connection solution for their upcoming 300-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Hitachi Energy has been working closely with Ayana Renewables for this project to co-create an optimized […] Read more
Increased Wind, Hydro Power Surged Renewable Generation In July Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy An analysis of the latest monthly renewable energy generation data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) claimed that the increased generation of clean energy from wind power projects and small and hydropower projects led to an overall increase in non-fossil fuel energy generation in July this year. However, the data also revealed that solar energy generation during […] Read more
Research Associate-Power & Renewables Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Create, monitor, and maintain relevant data for renewable technologies by conducting primary and secondary research. The data to be monitored includes general market dynamics, business models, market and policy developments and financial strategies. Maintain data stores for renewable technologies, such as: project lists, company financials, asset transactions, tender announcements, and policy developments. Evaluate the […] Read more
Indian Airports Move Towards Renewables, Glare Hazards Pose New Challenge Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy By-Ravleen Kaur Earlier in March, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced that it will use 100 percent renewable energy at all its airports by 2024. AAI is India’s public sector airport developer and operator. Of the 137 airports it manages, the statutory body has, already commissioned in-house solar plants at 38 airports with a capacity of 40 […] Read more
Renewables Led To Saving Of $520bn in Fuel Costs Globally: IRENA Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) claimed that the global power sector saved $520 billion in fuel costs last year, owing to the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources. The report underscores how the ongoing fossil fuel price crisis catalyzed the competitiveness of renewable power sources. In 2022, 86 percent, equivalent to 187 Gigawatts (GW), […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd in PDA for 4.4 MW Group Captive Solar Plant with Automotive Firm Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed a Group Captive Power Delivery Agreement (PDA) for 4.4 MW AC with the ANAND Group, a global automotive systems and parts industry firm. Under this agreement, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited will facilitate the generation of 10 million units […] Read more
