EIA Cites New Battery Storage Applications as Usage Surges in The US Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Battery storage applications have shifted as more batteries are added to the U.S. grid, finds the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The ability of utility-scale batteries to draw energy from the grid during certain periods and discharge it to the grid at other periods creates opportunities for electricity dispatch optimization strategies based on system or […] Read more
Beyond Net Zero at 2070. PM Modi Makes Key Promises For India At COP26 Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech at the COP26 Glasgow on November 1, did make a concession to activists demanding a net zero target from India. 2070. If that seems underwhelming (China has a commitment of net zero by 2060), then you might miss the really important part of his promises. The 500 GW […] Read more
Ather Energy launches Ather Grid 2.0, Its Next Gen Charging Tech Updated On Mon, Nov 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Ather Energy, India’s first intelligent electric scooter manufacturer, today announced the launch of what it calls the next generation of public fast charging infrastructure, Ather Grid 2.0. The new fast-charging infrastructure builds on the current generation of Ather Grid with enhanced features to support scale and future faster charging capability. The installation of this public […] Read more
MoP Revises Terms of Reference of NCT to Fast-track ISTS Process Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revised the terms of reference of National Committee on Transmission (NCT) to fast-track Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) planning and approval process, thereby facilitating renewable energy development and integration in the power system. “As one more step in the series of major reforms being carried out in the power […] Read more
Tata Power Q2 Results and Presentation. Profits Strong, Revenues Hit By Thermal Drop Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power Company Limited has reported Consolidated financial results for the period ended September 30, 2021. The firm, at the forefront of the transition to renewable energy from thermal power earlier, has been pushing aggressively to growth capacities, as well as integrate operations around renewable energy. The company reported total income of Rs.10187.33 crores during […] Read more
What To Do When Your Inverter Gives “G-PHASE” Alarm Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background In PV systems, there can be errors caused by problems on the grid side. As an important operating function of a solar PV system and the grid, inverters are very sensitive to grid problems and will respond quickly. Among them, grid imbalance faults, although rare, can easily affect inverters, PV systems and sometimes even […] Read more
Honeywell Debuts Flow Battery For Formal Testing, 12 Hours Power Discharge Promised Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy US-based multinational Honeywell has announced the development of a new flow battery for providing long duration power of up to 12 hours. The firm says the technology will be first tested by US utility major Duke Energy in a 400kWh system configuration in 2022, before being scaled upto a 60MWh pilot project by 2023. The […] Read more
50 MW Wärtsilä Energy Storage System Activated in UK Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, has activated a 50 MW lithium-ion energy storage system in Kemsley, Kent supplied by the technology group, Wärtsilä, to support the integration of renewable energy into the UK’s National Grid. Wärtsilä has supplied an energy storage system at the Kemsley substation in South England which is directly connected to […] Read more
Ministry of Power Notifications for Change in Law, Curtailment of ‘Must Run’ Plants Welcome Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy In two separate notifications, the Ministry of Power has issued notifications for both compensation in case of a change in law event, and for curtailment of power from Must Run power plants. The rules will have significant impact for renewable energy producers, thanks to the must run status they enjoy, besides the many disputes linked […] Read more
