South America Could Become Next Frontier For Offshore Wind Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy South America, for long the forgotten continent in solar and wind energy until the early 2020s, is playing catch up finally. Even as large solar projects have been the preserve of Brazil and Chile until now, when it comes to wind, it is offshore wind that is promising some major changes. The largest country in […] Read more
NTPC Achieves 76 GW Capacity, Adds 4 GW In FY24 Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC, at its annual investor’s meeting, announced it has attained a 76 GW installed capacity by June end, of 2024. The company added 4 GW of capacity in FY24, with 21 GW currently under construction and 26 GW under planning. The latest addition was the completion of a small but prestigious 40 MW project at […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Plans To Go Bullish On PM-Kusum (Comp. C) Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Buoyed by the benefits of grid-connected solar pumps, Indian solar pump company Shakti Pumps is now planning to go bullish towards Component C of PM-KUSUM scheme. Last year, the Ajmer discom awarded a project to Shakti Pumps to replace grid-connected pumps with grid-connected solar pumps to ensure supply of surplus solar power to the grid […] Read more
L&T Gets Multiple Order To Build Grid Elements In India, Abroad Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Larsen & Toubro (L&T) recently received multiple orders to set up transmission networks and substations in India and abroad. The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business of Larsen & Toubro recently won new orders to support develop an interconnected electricity network in India and abroad. The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical of L&T […] Read more
SECI’s FDRE Tender Breaks New Ground With sub 5 Tariff at Rs 4.98/unit Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a historic moment, the country has witnessed awarding of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FRDE) contracts at tariffs as low as Rs 4.98 per unit. This came in response to a tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 630 MW of FDRE power. The move is likely to boost […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains-India’s CSP Plans, China’s CSP Progress Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Thermal plants, a stop start technology for solar at scale is back in the news after SECI CMD RP Gupta announced plans for a 500 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) tender by the end of the current financial year recently. The announcement has put the focus back on a solar based technology that has […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar, Green Corridor, PM-KUSUM Get Financial Push Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated a financial push to several renewable energy schemes. This includes fresh or increased allocations for programmes like PM Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM scheme, Green Corridors, Green Hydrogen and grid-connected hydro projects. Details from the budget’s expenditure documents revealed that the ministry allocated Rs 6,250 […] Read more
India Needs 100 GW Storage To Avoid Energy Shortages: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a report that goes against the actions of the Indian government (more thermal, faster deployment of PSP), Berkeley has made a case for solar and battery storage to solve the country’s power demand issue. Solar plus storage can not only help to avoid power shortages in India but also help to prevent a solar […] Read more
BrightNight Australia Links Mortlake Energy Hub To National Grid Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) recently approved the connection of BrightNight’s 360 Mega Watt (MW) Mortlake Energy Hub (a hybrid renewable energy project) to the National Electricity Market, to support Australia’s decarbonization efforts. Australia wants to go net-zero by 2050 and has plans to ensure 82% electricity capacities in their grid from renewable sources by […] Read more
