Is India Ready To Welcome Its Largest Ever Wind Turbines? Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Dongfang Electric Corporation, a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, made waves in the global wind market this month by launching the world’s largest wind turbine, with a capacity of 26 MW. This massive turbine was specifically designed for a wind project near Fujian in China. Chinese manufacturers are widely recognized for producing some of the largest […] Read more
IEA Flags Supply Side Risks For Global Energy Security Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The global energy landscape, as detailed in the World Energy Outlook 2024, highlights the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a clean energy future amidst growing geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties. With events like the conflicts in the Middle East and Russia’s war in Ukraine, the global energy market’s fragility is apparent, influencing both traditional […] Read more
Achieving Universal Energy Access by 2030: Can It Be Done? Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Universal energy access is not just a development goal. It’s a fundamental requirement for socio-economic growth and improved quality of life. Despite global efforts, millions of people, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, still lack access to electricity and clean cooking solutions. The World Energy Outlook 2024 examines these challenges and explores pathways to […] Read more
Sharp Fall In BESS Tender Bids Signals Faster Energy Storage Additions In India Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the past three months multiple BESS (Battery-based Energy Storage system) tender results have pointed to yet another mini-disruption in the fast-evolving Indian renewable energy sector. Energy storage targets for 2028 might be a lot closer in 2026 itself. The price drops have been attributed primarily to falling lithium cell costs, which have led to […] Read more
CERC Takes Into Account PSPs, Offshore Wind, Changes Transmission Rules Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has made changes to the rules about how costs are shared for using the Inter–State Electricity Transmission System (ISTS) These new rules have been named CERC (Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024. For power plants that connect to both the national (inter-State) and local […] Read more
Gujarat Set To Build Its First Long Duration BESS Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL), the state electricity regulatory body, has taken the first step to transition from a battery energy storage project to developing its first Long Duration Energy Storage System (LDES) in Gujarat. It has released a draft tender to select developers for an 800 MW (200 MW x 8 Hrs) battery […] Read more
Maharashtra: JSW Energy Signs Pact For 1200 MW Hybrid Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy JSW Renew Energy Six Limited and JSW Renew Energy Thirty Limited, stepdown subsidiaries of JSW Energy Limited have signed Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (“MSEDCL”) for STU-connected Solar-Wind Hybrid Capacity. The company has signed PPAs for two hybrid projects, each with a capacity of 600 MW, totalling 1,200 MW. […] Read more
AMPIN Achieves Financial Closure For 200MWp Hybrid Project Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy company AMPIN Energy Transition has announced financial closure for its 200MWp Solar-Wind Hybrid project situated in the state of Rajasthan. The green loan financing for the project has been secured from Standard Chartered. The total investment for this project is valued at Rs 944 crores (~USD113 Million). Upon completion, the solar-wind hybrid plant is expected […] Read more
Microsoft, Google, and Now Amazon- Is Nuclear Hip Again? Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Last month, on September 20 came the news that Microsoft and Constellation Energy, the utility that owns Three Mile Island nuclear power facility, have inked a deal that would help restart Unit 1 at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station. the deal marked the first time a shuttered nuclear plant in the US was […] Read more
