EIB Backing of €400 million For Green Renewable Energy Developer Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Greek renewable energy developer Mytilineos has secured backing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for €400 million (US$437 million) to support its solar and battery storage development plans. Mytilineos has a broader plan for the development of 2.6GW of solar PV and storage assets across the EU through 2027. The total sum of the investment […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 1500 MW Of ISTS-Linked Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender seeking developers to establish solar-generating projects for the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). The central entity sought the tender under the tariff-based competitive bidding mode. As per SECI’s mandate, the developers would develop the projects under Build Own Operate (BOO) basis for an aggregate capacity […] Read more
NTPC Objects To Solar Cell Imports From China, Loses Case Before CERC Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent case before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Indian power behemoth NTPC objected to the plan of a solar power developer to continue importing solar cells at higher prices. The development came to the fore when Solairepro Urja Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based solar developer, moved CERC seeking compensation. The firm demanded compensation […] Read more
Trina Solar’s 210mm Modules Hit 100 GW Milestone in 2023 Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has announced that by November-end, more than 100 GW of its 210mm modules had been shipped, leading the industry in terms of shipping, power production, and module dimension standardization. The 210 mm module hit the market in the year 2020. It has been the flagship offering from the global firm for the evolving […] Read more
Floating Solar Demonstrator In Spain Promises Lower Costs Updated On Tue, Jan 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Recently, GCL SI and Ocean Sun announced the successful completion of the BOOST floating solar demonstrator. On December 14, 2023, the project culminated at the port of Tazacorte on La Palma in Spain, with an installed capacity of 270 kWp. BOOST showcases the utilization of the GCL MS/60GT Ocean Sun PV modules (“The Module”) and […] Read more
ESMAP, World Bank Report Make Case For Energy-Plus Storage In India Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report from the World Bank on energy storage program, introduced a framework for addressing intermittency challenges in solar and wind energy. The proposed solution involves integrating battery energy storage to manage variable energy output effectively. This report is by the Energy Management Assessment Program (EMAP) in collaboration with the World Bank (WB), the […] Read more
The Rise of Community Solar Initiatives Brightening Sustainable Future Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Swati Singh, Product Marketing Manager of Oorjan Cleantech Dayanita was born in the rural agrarian and fishing community of Hill Kaka, a remote hamlet in Poonch district, that’s almost cut off from the rest of India. At 19, she has never seen a light bulb lit up in her home. The rocky terrain, coupled with […] Read more
Jindal Stainless Estimates To Generate 1.9 Billion Units Of Clean Energy Annually Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jindal Stainless, a stainless-steel manufacturer is estimated to generate over 1.9 billion units of clean electricity annually through its wind-solar hybrid, floating and roof-top solar plants, according to its newly released Sustainability Report. The initiatives are estimated to reduce carbon emissions by over 13.52 lakh tones per annum. The company has already partnered with ReNew […] Read more
Karnataka Plans To Boost Solar Energy In Buildings, Unveils Action Plan Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Karnataka has now planned to boost the usage of solar energy in its buildings. It has also planned to boost green buildings in the state. The state recently unveiled its ‘State Energy Efficiency Action Plan,’ outlining a strategic shift from conventional to solar-led electrification of buildings. The plan emphasizes the importance of BEE (Bureau of […] Read more
