World’s Largest Solar Thermal Project Starts Grid Supplies In Dubai Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy On November 29 (Dubai Time), the Trough Unit No. 1 facility of Shanghai Electric’s 700MW solar thermal and 250MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Dubai has successfully achieved grid-connected electricity generation, marking a significant milestone along the path of the firm’s entry into the renewable energy sector. Solar Thermal Trough Unit No. 1 in Dubai Connected to […] Read more
CCPI Report: “Background and Methodology” Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study entitled “Background and Methodology” has been released by CCPI (Climate Change Performance Index). Understanding national and international climate policy is challenging since there are so many nations that need to be considered, and each has different baseline stances and interests. Germanwatch created the Climate Change Performance Index to encourage efforts toward an effective […] Read more
CCPI Report: “Monitoring Climate Mitigation Efforts of 59 Countries plus the EU” Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study entitled “Monitoring Climate Mitigation Efforts of 59 Countries plus the EU” has been released by CCPI (Climate Change Performance Index). The invasion of Ukraine by Russia serves as a reminder of how highly dependent most nations still are on fossil fuels. The ability of nations to operate and provide for their inhabitants with […] Read more
Glass Maker Saint Gobain Strikes RE Deal For Operations in Spain Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Worldwide light and sustainable construction giant Saint-Gobain has announced that the company has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Endesa in Spain for the supply of clean energy. Endesa is the top energy supplier in Spain. The official statement of Saint-Gobain held that the 11-year agreement will start in 2024 and will cover around […] Read more
MNRE Extends Last Date for Draft Policy For 4-GW Offshore Wind Power in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Government has extended the last date for suggestions from the public for the development of offshore wind energy in Tamil Nadu to December 9, 2022 now. The information has been provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The MNRE Ministry had released draft tender document for offshore wind on 14th November […] Read more
Rajasthan Opens PM-KUSUM Online Land Registration Portal Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), Rajasthan has created the Saur Krishi Ajivika Yojna (SKAY) to encourage the development of decentralised solar projects at load centers with primarily agricultural usage in rural areas. By enabling farmers and landowners to lease out their unused or unproductive land on […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
Free Solar Power Plant for 800 Houses in Kerala by KSEB Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an announcement that might set a precedent for other Indian states to follow, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will install rooftop solar power plants for 800 homes in Kerala. The breakup of this number will compose of 500 homes for the homeless as per the Life Mission Scheme. The remaining 300 will be […] Read more
Indonesia Mulls Over Six-Month Plan to Accelerate Pvt Investment in RE Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indonesia is now bullish on a national plan with regards to renewable energy. The country is looking to accomplish the plan in six months manifesting investments that will expedite the country’s transition to renewable energy from fossil fuel-based power supply. As per reports, the new plan is part of the $20 billion Just Energy Transition […] Read more
