Maharashtra Can Save 75,000 Cr Through Energy Transition Over the Decade Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Surplus electricity generation capacity, air pollution regulations, and cheap renewable energy offer Maharashtra an opportunity to save Rs.16,000 crore in 5 years, and over Rs.75,000 crore in the coming decade, says a report released by Climate Risk Horizons. According to the report entitled, ‘Maharashtra’s Energy Transition-A 75,000 cr. savings opportunity’, as one of India’s most advanced […] Read more
Enel Green Power Begins Operating South America’s Largest Wind Farm Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy One of the leading power and renewables companies, Enel Green Power has announced that it has begun the commercial operations of the 716 MW Lagoa dos Vento’s wind farm in Brazil. It is the largest wind facility currently in operation in South America and Enel Green Power’s largest wind farm worldwide. Enel invested around 3 […] Read more
Methane Could be a Greater Source of Power In US Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Natural gas is an important source of power in the United States. An estimated 300,000 miles of pipeline transport natural gas across the country, while thousands of gathering, processing, and storage facilities prepare and store the gas for end users. One of the natural gases, Methane (CH4) is studied and proven to be 80 times […] Read more
Delhi’s 2041 Draft Master Plan Foresees 50 Percent Energy From Renewables Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Delhi’s Draft Master Plan (MPD 2041) for the next two decades was formally release for public feedback and attention . The MPD is relevant, simply because it lays the roadmap for the city’s development for the next two decades. Previous masterplans have suffered various amendments and changes, almost all driven by political necessities. Basic necessities, […] Read more
West Bengal gets 5.4 MW Floating Solar With Sagardighi Project Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy West Bengal got the first of what its hopes will be many floating solar plants, with the commissioning of the 5.4 MW Sagardighi plant by Ciel et Terre. PSU Engineering major Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) was the EPC partner for the project. Ciel et Terre is a french floating specialist, and the world’s largest […] Read more
IKEA To Help India Suppliers Go Green By Enabling Shift To Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy IKEA, the 35.2 billion Euro (Rs 313,000 crores) Swedish home furnishing retailing major has announced a programme for its suppliers in India, Poland and China where it will help them transit to 100 per cent renewable electricity. Almost 1,600 direct suppliers will be covered under this move, IKEA said in a statement. In India, In India, IKEA currently […] Read more
Solar Generated Maximum Electricity Among all Renewables in Australia Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar passes all other renewable resources in terms of Australia’s electricity generation in 2020. According to ‘Australia Energy Statistics’ 2020, published by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy, and Resources, the total electricity generation in Australia was estimated to be 265,232 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in the calendar year 2020, remaining materially unchanged since 2019. Interestingly, solar […] Read more
US Deploys 910 MWh of Energy Storage with 225% Increase in Q1 Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a sign that energy storage systems continue to make strong progress in the country, the US marked the biggest Q1 2021 (quarter one) deployments so far for its energy storage market. According to a report from Wood Mackenzie and the U.S. Energy Storage Association (ESA), the US added 910 MWh (megawatt-hours) of new energy […] Read more
First Solar to Expand Its US Manufacturing Capacity by 3.3 GW Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy The leading American manufacturer of solar panels and PV power plants, First Solar Inc. has announced its plans of expanding its American domestic photovoltaic (PV) solar manufacturing capacity by 3.3 GWDC (gigawatt direct current) annually, with an investment of USD 680 million. This investment is representing an implied capital expenditure of approximately USD 0.20 per […] Read more
