South Korea’s Qcells to Build $2.5 Bn Solar Factory in US; More Than Doubles Production Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy South Korea’s solar cells and modules maker Qcells will invest over $2.5 billion to expand its solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia, USA. Qcells will build a new facility in Cartersville and add a third facility to its Dalton location, creating more than 2,500 new jobs in northwest Georgia. These investments are expected to bring […] Read more
Kenya’s State-Owned Utility Ken-Gen to Add 3000 MW RE to National Grid in Decade Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen), which is a power utility owned by the State, has revealed that it has planned 3000 MW of renewable energy to the national over the span of the decade. Currently, KenGen has an installed capacity of 1,904 MW. It will look into tapping another 10,000 MW of clean energy. “The […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL Touches Peak Winter Demand of 1646 MW in Delhi Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) has announced that it has successfully met the record peak power demand of 1646 MW without any network constraint and power outage. This is when the temperatures are touching their lowest levels in North-West India. With the plunge in temperature, the capital is presently colder than several hill stations. […] Read more
Delhi Solar Policy 2022- A Model For All MegaCities? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The draft Delhi State Solar Policy is finally out for public comments, with a deadline of February 3 for responses. At the outset, the policy sets some ambitious goals for itself. A total of 6000 MW of installed solar capacity which shall include 750 MW of rooftop solar within the State and 5250 MW of […] Read more
African Development Bank to Fund 100 MW Tunisian Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank is playing a critical role in the development of renewable sources of energy in Africa to ensure that the resource-starved region can have access to power while sustaining the natural environment. In a recent development, the African Development Bank Group has approved a $27 million and €10 million loan package to […] Read more
Tata Power RE is Awarded 255 MW Hybrid Project in Karnataka Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The renewable energy arm of Tata Power, Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), will be establishing a 255 MW capacity hybrid (wind and solar) power project in Karnataka. The project will be commissioned within 24 months from the PPA execution date. The project was won by TPREL after Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (which is a […] Read more
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Acquires 1400 MW Queensland RE Hub Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), an investment firm that specialises in infrastructure investments, has confirmed that it has acquired the large-scale renewable energy hub called ‘Bowen Renewable Energy Hub’ in Australia’s Queensland. According to the company, the RE hub will also host a pumped hydro plant having a duration of 16-hours. CIP has contracted with Australian […] Read more
High Need for Battery Storage to Set Stage for Distributed Energy Storage Systems Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy According to Fact.MR, the global market for distributed energy storage systems is now valued at US$ 4.2 billion and is anticipated to grow quickly from 2022 to 2032, with a CAGR of 9.6%. The market is expected to expand as a result of rising per capita energy consumption and the move toward renewable sources of […] Read more
Scientific/Technical & Support Staff Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an Autonomous Institute of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India to function as an apex national centre for Research and Technology Development in the areas of Solar Energy. NISE is located on a 200 Acre campus on the Gurugram- Faridabad Road, Gwal-Pahari, Gurugram (Haryana). The […] Read more
