Developing Energy Storage Key for India’s Decarbonisation, finds Study Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy In order to achieve its target of 450 GW of wind and solar by 2030, India’s wind and solar capacity must grow 20% year-over-year between 2022 and 2030. Developing energy storage is a key avenue for increasing India’s power system flexibility and the share of renewables and ultimately enabling India’s decarbonisation, finds a new study by the […] Read more
Cheaper Land On Agenda For US Admin For Solar and Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Cheaper access to land for solar and wind projects has become a key tool for the US administration of President Joe Biden to drive growth in solar and wind capacity. With renewable energy a key pillar of the ‘green new deal’ to reduce emissions and decarbonise the US economy, the issues assumes significance at a […] Read more
Thiruvananthapuram to Get Solar Plants at Key City Locales Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL) and its Smart Mission initiative are implementing solar power plant projects at important establishments in the capital city, including the Legislative Assembly Complex, in order to propagate sustainable technology. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 3.2 crores and it is expected to generate 607-kilowatt power. Officials believe […] Read more
Sono Motors Receives 14,000 Orders Worth $350 M for Solar EV Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy German automobile startup Sono Motors has announced that it has achieved 14,000 private reservations for its Sion — “the world’s first Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) for the masses” — with an average down-payment of $3,300. The company released its first generation Sion prototype in 2017. The company states that even prior to the commencement of […] Read more
Wind Energy Accounted for 42% New U.S. Capacity in 2020 Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy More wind energy was installed in 2020 than any other energy source, accounting for 42% of new U.S. capacity, says the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, solar amounted to only 38% of new capacity last year. The U.S. wind industry supports 116,800 jobs. The DOE has released three reports showing record growth in […] Read more
South Africa’s Eskom Plans $7.2 B Investment in Wind & Solar Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy South African electricity public utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is planning to invest 106 billion rand, or $7.2 billion, in wind and solar power by the end of the decade. Eskom, which accounts for two-fifths of the nation’s greenhouse gas output, may execute its plan either independently or through a partnership. A few months ago, South […] Read more
Tripura Joins The List for Rooftop Solar Additions in 2021-22 With 1 MW tender Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy North Eastern state of Tripura has also stepped up efforts to add solar capacity with a fresh tender for residential rooftop solar. The region has seen low solar progress until now, with the largest state Assam the only one with a solar project of over 50 MW, in the form of the upcoming 70 MW […] Read more
These Casinos Have Placed Their Bets On Solar Power Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy As awareness of climate issues linked to global climate change spreads, one sector that has turned to solar power is the Casino sector. That won’t surprise many people who follow the sector, as the Casino sector is one sector that has proved to be way more adaptable than people give it credit for. The shift […] Read more
“The Whole Ethos of the Company is Energy Independence”, Sunpower Renewables Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy As the energy market continues to open up In India, it’s throwing up a number of opportunities for firms. One such firm is Australia based Sunpower Renewables, which has focused on storage based solutions using Lithium Ion batteries. Starting with a simple solar lantern back in 2016, the firm today is offering an array of […] Read more
