Burail Jail, Chd: India’s First Jail to Run Entirely on Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Sep 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Model Burail Jail in Chandigarh has set its sights on becoming the first prison in India to be 100 per cent solar-powered. Chandigarh Renewal Energy Science and Technology (CREST) awarded the final tender for the addition of a 210-kilowatt solar power plant to the existing 500 kilowatt unit of the Burail Jail. This will bring […] Read more
North Sea Energy Cooperation Countries Eye 260-GW Offshore Wind by 2050 Updated On Tue, Sep 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy In major development that is expected to take Europe towards carbon free energy generation, the member countries of the North Sea Energy Cooperation (NSEC) group have announced that they would now target to add at least 260 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050. NSEC published the new targets after a meeting that was hosted […] Read more
Bharti Airtel Collaborates on Fuel Cell Technology with Bloom Energy Updated On Tue, Sep 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Recently, Bharti Airtel announced that its subsidiary Nxtra Data Limited had teamed up with Bloom Energy to install low-environmental impact fuel cell systems at its data centers in Karnataka. This will help reduce carbon emissions by providing a cleaner, hydrogen-ready fuel source and reduce energy consumption. According to a statement from Bharti Airtel, Nxtra will […] Read more
Ministry of Power Modifies Rules for Purchasing RTC Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Sep 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The parameters for the tariff-based competitive bidding process to purchase round-the-clock (RTC) power from grid-connected renewable energy projects have been amended, according to the Ministry of Power (MoP). Under Section 63 of the Electricity Act of 2003, these regulations were first released in July 2020. The current amendment permits producers of renewable energy to combine […] Read more
NTPC, DVC Incorporate Green Valley Renewable Energy as Joint Venture Updated On Wed, Sep 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has confirmed through a filing before the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that its green energy arm NTPC Renewable Energy has incorporated Green Valley Renewable Energy to develop, operate and maintain renewable energy parks and projects. The new company will be a joint venture of NTPC with Damodar Valley Corporation […] Read more
The Top List. Key Foreign Investors in Indian Renewable Sector Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Investors are moving to the renewable energy markets across the globe. Some of the largest foreign investors are finding it ideal to pour their investments into the Indian renewable sector. India promises highly favourable weather conditions and a willingness to rapidly develop the clean energy industry. In fact, it is one of the top destinations […] Read more
The Top 5: Largest Battery Energy Storage Systems Worldwide Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy As we talk about renewable energy replacing fossil fuels, the bottlenecks hindering the progress of renewable energy must be taken care of as well. One of these bottlenecks is the variable nature of renewable energy. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), also known as Big Batteries, provide electricity grids with a wide range of benefits – […] Read more
Denmark’s Largest Energy Firm Ørsted Acquires Its First Solar Farm in Ireland Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Denmark-based international renewable energy player Ørsted has said that it has acquired its first solar project called Ballinrea solar PV in Ireland through an agreement with Dublin’s (Ireland) renewable energy developer Terra Solar. Ørsted said that this takeover is a strategic first step towards the company’s multi-technology deployment in Ireland. Ørsted has committed to invest […] Read more
Explained: The Arrival Of Big Batteries For Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Big batteries, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are attracting investors as the renewable energy demand climbs to new highs. Various governments and private companies are investing in big batteries to expand their network storage capabilities. From the pioneering 150 MW Hornsdale big battery in Australia to the recent SECI tender for a 500 MW […] Read more
