Delhi Gets First Commercial Utility-Scale BESS Project After DERC Approval, Backed By GEAPP Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a significant step, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has granted regulatory approval of India’s first commercial standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. This groundbreaking initiative is supported by The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP’s) concessional loan amounting to 70% of the total project cost and is in partnership with IndiGrid and BSES Rajdhani […] Read more
With Legislations In Hand, Virginia Set To See A Rise Of Community Solar Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Since 2022, efforts to kickstart a shared solar programme in southwest Virginia in the United States (US) have been stalled. But this year, a renewed push brought it to life. The General Assembly at the Senate and the House of Delegates passed separate legislations, SB 253 and HB 106, to enlarge Dominion Energy’s existing community […] Read more
News In Brief May 8- GEAPP, Battery Smart, AEROCOMPACT, ESRI Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy GEAPP Launches Climate Africa Warsha to Advance Renewable Energy Reporting The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and its alliance partners hosted the inaugural Climate Africa Warsha on World Press Freedom Day. The “Warsha” which means ‘workshop’ in Swahili creates a platform where journalists can connect with key renewable energy stakeholders, equipping them […] Read more
Waaree Energies Appoints Amit Paithankar As Its New CEO Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies Ltd has announced the appointment of Amit Paithankar as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The renewable firm in a media statement today said that with his career spanning over two decades, Paithankar brings significant experience in driving growth, innovation, and sustainability in his practices, “In his new role as Chief Executive Officer […] Read more
Juniper, SJVN Ink PPA To Setup 1GW RE Projects Across Two States Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Juniper Green Energy today announced a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SJVN, securing a 320 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy contract. This agreement sets the stage for the development of approximately 1 GW of capacity across two states– Gujarat and Rajasthan. The company said, “This 25-year PPA, secured at a tariff of ₹4.38 with […] Read more
After Solar & Wind, Adani Green Bets Big On PSP Business Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has now planned to go bullish on Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in India. The company, while declaring its latest Q4 results talked about adding 5 Gigawatt (GW) of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) by 2030. With a fresh thrust on PSPs, the renewable company upgraded its renewable capacity target from 45 […] Read more
In Weak Market, Solar EPC Stocks Stand Out Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy On a day when the markets remained broadly weak, solar EPCs in our green pack continued to stand pout, with all four of them licked at their upper circuit filters of 5% each. While some like SWREL are riding high hopes, others such as KPI Green and Shakti Pumps are benefitting from outstanding results and […] Read more
Uttarakhand Proposes Revised RPO Compliance Norms With Timelines Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has now come up with its draft regulations relating to Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO). The proposed draft regulation aims to amend the existing UERC (Tariff and Other Terms for Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources and non-fossil-based Co-generating Stations) Regulations, 2023. The State Electricity Commission proposed the new […] Read more
News in Brief May 6 – US Wind Generation Drop, Engie, Sungrow in Africa Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sungrow Sings Pact With Two South African Firms Global inverter and energy storage company Sungrow has signed an agreement with two South African distribution companies to increase its footprint in the African market. This included its agreement with Herholdt’s and ARB. The global company said the attempt would solidify its presence in South Africa’s renewable energy sector. […] Read more
