InterGlobe, Archer Partner To Launch All-Electric Air Taxi Service in India Updated On Fri, Nov 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian travel and hospitality conglomerate InterGlobe Enterprises and Archer Aviation have announced entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi in India. Archer Aviation deals with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The firm said that Archer’s midnight aircraft is a piloted, four-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing […] Read more
Changes In BIPV Components Can Hike PV Efficiency By 4.5%: Study Updated On Thu, Nov 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent research report on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and its impact in cooling roofs shed light on several interesting facts. The research was undertaken by the researchers from the University of South Wales (Australia) and Calcutta University. The study demonstrated the growing significance of rooftop-integrated photovoltaic systems (PVs) in the solar energy landscape. The study […] Read more
NTPC REL Calls Bids for Supply of WTGs for 1000 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC REL, the renewable energy arm of NTPC, has invited bids for the supply and installation of wind turbine generators for ISTS connected wind energy project with nominal capacity of 1000 MW in Gujarat (up to 370 WTG). NTPC REL has been proactively establishing wind projects. It recently also commissioned a 50 MW project in […] Read more
Till 2026, 65% of total floating projects commissioned will be from India & SE Asia: Deepak Ushadevi, Ciel et Terre Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ciel et Terre, which specializes in building floating solar projects all over the world, recently created buzz by establishing a 10.75MWp floating solar plant for Tata Steel. The project is India’s first floating solar installation within a steel power plant. Deepak Ushadevi, MD and CEO, Ciel & Terre Solar (Floating Solar Projects) speaks to Saur […] Read more
CERC Approves Trading Margin of Rs.0.07/kWh in SECI’s PSAs with Distribution Firms Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), in its petition, had asked the CERC for the approval of the trading margin of Rs.0.07/kWh agreed to by the distribution companies (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport; Tripura State Electricity Corporation) in the Power Supply Agreements signed for capacities of 334 MW and 100 MW respectively. The CERC […] Read more
NTPC Issues EoI for Operation of Five Fuel Cell Electric Buses Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited is inviting Expression of Interest from electric bus operators for the operation of five fuel cell electric buses on Delhi Agra intercity route on lease basis. The tenure of leasing period is three years. However, the same may be extended on mutually agreed terms and conditions on completion of leasing period of three […] Read more
India Will Need 60 GW Of Storage By 2030, Says Research Report Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and RMI released a report on battery storage systems, defining the role of discoms in accelerating battery energy storage in India. The report titled ‘Powering Progress: Batteries for Discoms, A Market Action Report evaluated the accelerating battery energy storage ecosystem in India. It attempted to provide an […] Read more
Financial Impact of Mitigation Policies Centered on Deep Decarbonization Most Severe on These States Updated On Mon, Nov 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has released a paper reflecting on ‘Deep De-decarbonization and Regional Equity’ and regional imbalances in India with respect to Variable Renewable Energy. The insightful report has been authored by Sanjay Mitra and Rohan Chandra from the School of Public Policy, IIT Delhi. Impact on states The […] Read more
LONGi Announces Developing 33.9% Efficiency With Perovskite Updated On Mon, Nov 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Chinese solar module manufacturer–LONGi claimed to have developed a 33.9 percent efficiency in crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells. It is reported that the previous world record was 33.7% and was conducted by King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) in May this year. According to the latest certification report of the US National Renewable […] Read more
