Australia Approves 1.8 GW Hybrid, Plus battery Project Updated On Fri, Mar 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Australia, where rooftop solar was the big winner till last year, continues to make big strides in redressing the balance with the South Australia government approving a huge project in Goyder South for wind, solar and battery storage. The project, once completed, is expected to take the state to a net 100 percent figure for […] Read more
MNRE Issues Amended Draft Policy for Promoting DRE Livelihood Applications Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a revised draft of its policy framework for developing and promoting DRE livelihood applications in rural areas of India The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a revised draft of its policy framework for developing and promoting Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) livelihood applications. The ministry has invited comments/suggestions from […] Read more
PG&E Surpasses California’s 2020 Renewable Energy Goal Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) exceeded California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) goal requiring energy providers to deliver 33% renewable energy by the end of 2020. PG&E estimates that it delivered over 35% from specified eligible-renewable resources to its customers last year, according to its recent Form 10-K. Overall, more than 88% of the electricity PG&E […] Read more
AAP to Provide Scrapping Incentive Under Delhi EV Policy, Says Gadkari Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Delhi government is providing scrapping incentives, including up to Rs 7,500 per vehicle for auto and light commercial vehicles, under Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2020, Parliament was informed on Monday. Road Transport, Highways, and MSMEs Minister Nitin Gadkari informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply, that “Under the provision, all leased/hired cars used […] Read more
US DOE Announces $115 Mn to Small Businesses for Clean Energy R&D Projects Updated On Mon, Mar 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build the American economy back better, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced USD 115 million for small businesses pursuing clean energy research and development (R&D) projects. The projects range from grid modernisation and carbon removal to renewable energy and energy storage. “Through this program, DOE […] Read more
‘Chillermill’ World’s First Hybrid Renewable Energy Powered Freezer for Covid-19 Vaccine Updated On Sat, Mar 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based commercial cold chain appliances manufacturer Rockwell Industries Lmt. launched the world’s first-ever storage chiller and freezer that runs completely on the hybrid renewable energy source (wind and solar energy) on Thursday. The all-new Off-grid vaccine chiller/ freezer ‘Chillermill’ is useful to store COVID-19 vaccine at the required temperatures, ranging from Rs. 40,000 to 1 […] Read more
Renewable Energy Integration is India’s Next Big Challenge: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a report from Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), India already has 93 GW of on-grid variable renewable energy (VRE) capacity as of January 2021. Now, one of the next big challenges for India’s electricity sector is battery storage, green hydrogen, and flexible coal-fired power generation into the electricity grid i.e. […] Read more
Karnataka Issues Renewable Energy Policy 2021-26, Targets 20 GW of RE Projects Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has drafted the “Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2021-26” to strengthen the Renewable Energy markets in the state. Being one of the leading States in Renewable Energy (RE) sector in the country with a RE generation capacity of about 15,037 MW, the KREDL has drafted the policy with a foremost […] Read more
Huawei showcases full lineup of digital power solutions at 2021 PV EXPO Tokyo for the first time Updated On Thu, Mar 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Huawei is exhibiting at 2021 PV EXPO TOKYO with a complete array of solutions from digital power business for the first time, encompassing five key areas: Smart PV, Data Center Energy, iSitePower, Modular Power and mPower. A smart and fully connected world in every sense of the concept is now within reach. There is a […] Read more
