Vodafone Launches Competition For Renewable Power Solutions For Its Towers Updated On Wed, Jul 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global telecom conglomerate Vodafone has launched a global competition where players are invited to come up with innovations that can lead to generation of renewable power at mobile phone tower sites itself. Vodafone has joined hands with Vodacom, which is its Africa-based sister company as well as Vantage Towers, its European tower business. In the […] Read more
Blume Ventures Invests $2.5 Million in Solar Financing Platform Aerem Updated On Tue, Jul 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based solar financing platform, Aerem has raised $2.5 Million in funding in a pre-series round from Blume Ventures, a New Delhi-based capital firm. The funding money ($2.5 Million) raised will go toward expanding the loan book, developing the technological platform that will enable seamless, end-to-end digital engagement with diverse stakeholders, and hiring teams that include […] Read more
Microsoft Datacenter Batteries To Support Growth Of Renewables On The Power Grid Updated On Mon, Jul 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global software giant, Microsoft has announced that it will deploy its ‘grid-interactive UPS technology’ at the datacenter maintained by the company in Dublin, Ireland later in 2022. The objective is to demonstrate that these kinds of technologies can help decarbonize power grids across the world. Microsoft holds that the renewable energy from 400 wind farms […] Read more
Azure Power Becomes First Indian RE Company To Get SA8000 Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Azure Power has become the first renewable energy company in India to win the award of SA8000:2014. It is a leading sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India. SA8000 is the world’s leading social certification programme for factories and organizations across the globe. This is an auditable standard that requires organizations to […] Read more
Himachal Group Opposes World Bank Consultation Over Hydropower Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy A motley group of dam affected people and other activists in Himachal Pradesh have shot off a letter to the World Bank and Directorate of Energy, HP, on July 6 protesting against the hydropower projects in the state. They also boycotted the scheduled ‘Stakeholder Consultation’ for the proposed $200 million ‘Himachal Pradesh Power Sector Development Programme’. […] Read more
Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems Are The New Evolution for Energy Sector Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In the next decade, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is tipped to make its mark in the power industry. The most recent standalone ESS tenders from Solar Energy Corporation of India and NTPC are poised to increase capacity and augment the growth of the regional ecosystem. India’s goals for renewable energy will depend heavily on […] Read more
Maharashtra Energy Development Issues 10 MW Rooftop Solar PV Tender Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has invited expression of interest (EoI) for discovering the tariff for the 10 MW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Systems under the RESCO model. This solar power plant will be installed on the State Government Sector Buildings terrace / Ground. The last date to submit the bid is July 18, 2022, […] Read more
Nuclear Power Can Catalyse Transition To Energy Systems Dominated By Renewables, Says IEA Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy As per a report by IEA, nuclear power has the potential to enable countries to move towards energy systems that are dominated by renewables. The report states that countries that are accelerating their nuclear power or continuing its use stand to benefit as it nuclear power reduces dependence on imported fossil fuels, reduce carbon dioxide […] Read more
Bangalore Metro Rail Floats Tender For 20 MW Of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar System Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has invited bids for a grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic system of 20 MW. This tender includes design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning, and grid synchronization. The power developer will be responsible for O&M, warranty for 25 years under RESCO Model. The last date to submit the bid is […] Read more
