ARENA Funds Australia’s First Community-Led Electrification Trial Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), and its partners Brighte, Rewiring Australia and Endeavour Energy, are set to electricity 500 households in New South Wales, in a new project announced recently announced by the organization. ARENA is providing $5.4 million in funding for the “Electrify 2515 Community Pilot” to support the electrification of 500 homes in […] Read more
Sharp Fall In BESS Tender Bids Signals Faster Energy Storage Additions In India Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the past three months multiple BESS (Battery-based Energy Storage system) tender results have pointed to yet another mini-disruption in the fast-evolving Indian renewable energy sector. Energy storage targets for 2028 might be a lot closer in 2026 itself. The price drops have been attributed primarily to falling lithium cell costs, which have led to […] Read more
Govt Should Relax DCR Mandate Temporarily For PM Surya Ghar: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research advocated for temporarily relaxing the mandate of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The suggestion was one of the key recommendations of the joint report which analysed the performance and challenges under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The […] Read more
Tata Steel Using Multiple Options To Boost Use Of RE: Probal Ghosh Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy 1. What are the major works you are doing towards shifting to renewable energy for your operations? Integrated Steel plants are power intensive and require huge quantum of power. Currently, the standard BF-BOF route of making steel is in operation and the by-product gases generated in the process are utilised for meeting many heating purposes […] Read more
Q2 Results: IREDA Reports 36% Jump In Net Profits Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has announced its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25, showing growth in both revenue and net profits on a quarterly and annual basis. The company reported total revenue of Rs 1,629.54 crore in Q2 FY25, compared to Rs 1,510.27 crore in Q1 FY25 and […] Read more
MNRE To Fund Innovative Technologies Under PM Surya Ghar Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy To further support the development of innovative projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued latest guidelines laying down new norms under the ‘Innovative Projects’ component of the scheme. The objectives of the Innovative Projects for Rooftop Solar are: a. To identify and fund new […] Read more
The Australia Experience: How Energy Storage is Transforming National Grids Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy storage has undeniably emerged as a critical component in the growth of solar energy. For much of the last decade, high installation costs and the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources were major barriers to wider adoption. However, advancements in technology and government subsidies have significantly reduced these costs, with increased competition and production […] Read more
Two Point O Capital Raises $6.3 Million From Omnivore, Others Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Two Point O Capital, a climate financing platform for businesses (including MSMEs and rural enterprises), announced today that it has raised $6.3 million in Seed funding. VC fund Omnivore led the round with participation from Multiply Ventures, RTP Global, GrowX, Spectrum Impact, and a group of angel funders. Two Point O aims to address the […] Read more
Sunsure Energy’s Contrarian Approach Pays Off Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based Sunsure Energy has made a virtue of what to many will appear to be a contrarian approach to business as a solar EPC and now, a developer (IPP). Founded in 2014 by Shashank Sharma (CEO), Sunsure Energy has 500 MW of assets under operation, 2.5 GW of renewable energy capacity under construction, and a […] Read more
