MNRE Issues Revised Standards For PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently updated its standards and specifications for solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The government proposed to update the standards and specifications to include new technology and improve eqiopment used in such projects. The government has sought recommendations from the stakeholders till October 31, 2024. […] Read more
Top 5: Battery Energy Storage Projects Commissioned in India Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have solved a key challenge for renewable energy, addressing the fluctuating nature of sources like solar and wind. Globally, new solar and wind projects are now integrating modern energy storage systems to ensure a reliable energy supply. Countries like China, the US, and Australia are rapidly expanding their energy storage […] Read more
IRENA Report On Renewable Jobs Claims 18% Jump In 2023 Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy 2023 saw the highest ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million, according to the newly released Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The 18% year-on-year leap reflects the strong growth of renewables generating capacities, together […] Read more
NLC India Aims To Add 10 GW Renewable Energy By 2030 Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy NLC India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, marked its 10th year of renewable energy generation in 2024. The company embarked on its renewable energy journey on September 28, 2015, by commissioning a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Neyveli. Primarily a lignite-based power-generating company, NLC […] Read more
81% of RE Additions In 2023 Were Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels: IRENA Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewables remain competitive despite fossil fuel prices returning closer to historical cost levels, concludes Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023, released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the Global Renewables Summit during the UN General Assembly in New York today. Of the record 473 gigawatts (GW) added in 2023, 81% or 382 GW […] Read more
EIB, Development Bank Of Southern Africa Grant €600 Mn To Private RE Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have further boosted their support for renewable energy projects in the private sector, aiming to increase clean energy generation while supporting new jobs. A € 100 million (ZAR 1.98 billion) loan from the EIB, matched by the DBSA, comes in addition to […] Read more
Global RTS Achieves 15% Growth In 10Yrs, Hits 105 GW: CEEW Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global transition to solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies, particularly distributed solar or rooftop solar (RTS), is playing a pivotal role in helping economies like India, China, the US, Japan, and Australia meet their net-zero targets. A recent study by CEEW, “Global Perspectives on Rooftop Solar Energy A Deep Dive on How Leading Economies Advance Rooftop […] Read more
Polysilicon Market Bleeds Top 4 Chinese Manufacturers With Losses In H1 Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy German polysilicon market specialist Bernreuter Research reports that the top 4 Chinese polysilicon manufacturers all slipped into losses in the first half of 2024. Consequently, at least three of the top 4 have cut down on capacity utilisation in the second half of the year, even as Tongwei continues to maintain output. In the first […] Read more
The Key To the Next Phase of RE Growth: Evolution of Large-Scale Batteries Updated On Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The renewable energy industry has been on a transformative journey over the past few decades. At the heart of this revolution lies large-scale battery storage which is considered to be one of the most critical technological advancements. These batteries have evolved from small, short-duration systems to massive, long-duration powerhouses that are now integral to the […] Read more
