Virtual Power Plants To The Rescue During Peak Demand In San Diego Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy As extreme heat records fall across the West (US) and strain the power grid, San Diego Gas & Electric is piloting a new cleantech innovation known as a virtual power plant (a VPP) to reduce energy demand and put electricity back on the grid during peak hours – all through leveraging the capabilities of customer-owned […] Read more
Solar PV Concentration In Few States Not Healthy, Hints IIT Study Updated On Mon, Aug 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest study undertaken by the researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, hinted that the current trend of concentration of solar power projects in certain Indian states was good for the growth of the sector. The report, co-authored by Saikat Ghosh, Jatindra Nath Roy and Chandan Chakraborty, analyzed the merits of geographical diversification of […] Read more
Solar Startup Zunroof Struggles To Deliver On Promise Updated On Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy There were plenty of rooftop solar companies raising capital during the 2016-19 period. However, the fund inflow in such startups slowed down gradually and only a handful of them are in serious business. In fact, recent funding rounds for firms like Solar Square have been built around funding their customers. One early pre-2020 startup is […] Read more
5.2m Solar Kits Sold Globally In 2nd Half Of 2022: ISA Tells SAFDE Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) said that 5.2 million solar kits were sold globally during the first half of 2022, hinting at the industry’s growth worldwide. Ajay Mathur, Director General (DG) of the ISA, furnished the information at the South Asia Forum for Distributed Energy (SAFDE) event held in New Delhi. “In the past year, […] Read more
Life Beyond PLI-Top 5 Green Schemes For MSMEs And Startups Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy If you think the Government of India has been focused on large and utility-scale renewable projects, then you are right. The government focus has undoubtedly been on putting in place a large base, be it for solar capacity building or with schemes like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI), domestic manufacturing that rewards scale. However, for smaller […] Read more
Oriana Power Bags INR 138 Cr Solar Project from BCCL Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar solutions provider Oriana Power Ltd. has won a contract from Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). Under this agreement, Oriana will be responsible for setting up a 20 MW AC ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Dugdha Washery Area, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The EPC phase of the project, whose value is pegged at INR 138 […] Read more
Principal Consultant – Renewable Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Technical due diligence, techno-economic viability, feasibility studies, detailed project reports covering review of technology, design, contracts, infrastructure, permits and clearances, land area analysis, risk analysis, financial model. Construction monitoring covering drawdown plan review, project scheduling, tracking on physical progress, tracking on financial progress, quality checks and site safety review Solar and wind resource assessment and energy […] Read more
1300 Govt Buildings in Patna to Welcome Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy With a view to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and curb electricity generated from coal and fossil fuels. Bihar Renewable Energy Development Authority (BREDA) will be setting up solar panels in around 1300 government buildings. This will encompass offices, hospitals, schools and other establishments. The first phase will see solar panels being set up […] Read more
Tata Power Plans to Add 2.5 GW of Solar Power In FY24 Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power, an electricity generation company, has planned to add 2.5 Gigawatt (GW) of solar energy in FY24, the company’s top management said in its latest investors call. The company recently submitted the call details to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in its self-disclosure. The decision comes after an unexpected consumption increase of only 1.5% […] Read more
