Rajasthan Notifies Renewable Energy Policy: Solar Keeps Wind In Shadow Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy This week has turned out to be an eventful when it comes to the renewable energy policy landscape with the two leading states in capacity additions- Gujarat and Rajasthan unveiling their Renewable Energy Policies. Ambitions The policy newly unveiled policy strives for 90 GW of solar capacity in the state by decade-end. It also eyes […] Read more
ToD Tariff Mechanism: A Tool To Lower Electricity Bills While Managing Demand Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a revision to Electricity (Rights of consumers) Rules, 2020, the Government introduced two changes to the electricity tariff system in June 2023. These changes are introduction of Time of Day (ToD) Tariff, and rationalization of smart metering provisions. As per the tariff system introduced, tariff during high-solar hours of the day should be 10%-20% […] Read more
Mordor Intelligence Pegs 6.97% CAGR in 2023-28 for Distributed Solar Power Generation Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A report release by Mordor Intelligence on distributed solar power generation market size forecasts that the market is expected to grow from USD 139.96 billion in 2023 to USD 196.03 billion. It is estimated that this growth is to be attained by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.97% during the forecast period (2023-2028). The report […] Read more
NHPC Issues Tender for EPC, O&M of 40 MW Solar Project in Odisha Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a tender and invited online bids through domestic competitive bidding in single stage-two part bidding basis (i.e.part-I:QR+technical-bid and part-II: financial bid) with e-reverse auction (e-RA) by NHPC Ltd.for “Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for development of 40 MW capacity solar power project and associated 220 KV transmission line for connectivity at […] Read more
YoY Increase of 36% in Annual Solar Capacity Additions Needed to Meet NEP14’s FY ’27 Goal Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy EMBER India- an independent energy think tank, has released a report on solar adoption in Indian states. The report findings are as follows NEP Targets The report indicates the need for states to increase their annual capacity addition by around 36% every year to meet NEP target for solar. The NEP14 outlines specific targets of […] Read more
Solar Refrigeration Enabled By Carbon Credits In Nigeria Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy CarbonClear, a pioneering data-driven carbon credit standard, has announced a strategic partnership with Koolboks, a Nigerian company specializing in the design and manufacturing of solar-powered refrigerators. These innovative refrigeration units are engineered to be portable, robust, and energy-efficient, making them an ideal solution for regions with limited or unreliable access to electricity. They are particularly […] Read more
TPREL to Set Up 41 MW Captive Solar Plant for Solar Manufacturing Unit Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, will set up a 41 MW captive solar plant at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu for Tata Power Solar’s new greenfield 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility located at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The captive plant will help generate 101 million units […] Read more
Solar Power Costs Dipped 87% Globally In Last 10 Years: Study Updated On Tue, Sep 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change claimed that the cost of electricity from solar power globally has fallen by 87 percent in the last 10 years. At the same time, the cost of battery storage plummeted by 85 percent during the same period. The recent innovation in […] Read more
Indore’s Holkar Stadium Goes Green With Solar Power Updated On Mon, Sep 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy At the recent India versus Australia cricket match on 24 September, the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the news on its recent initiative of installation of 376 solar panels at the Holkar Stadium at Indore in Madhya Pradesh. This was a part of the green initiative led by the Madhya Pradesh […] Read more
