Ministry of Power Modifies Rules for Purchasing RTC Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Sep 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The parameters for the tariff-based competitive bidding process to purchase round-the-clock (RTC) power from grid-connected renewable energy projects have been amended, according to the Ministry of Power (MoP). Under Section 63 of the Electricity Act of 2003, these regulations were first released in July 2020. The current amendment permits producers of renewable energy to combine […] Read more
NTPC, DVC Incorporate Green Valley Renewable Energy as Joint Venture Updated On Wed, Sep 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has confirmed through a filing before the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that its green energy arm NTPC Renewable Energy has incorporated Green Valley Renewable Energy to develop, operate and maintain renewable energy parks and projects. The new company will be a joint venture of NTPC with Damodar Valley Corporation […] Read more
The Top 5: Largest Battery Energy Storage Systems Worldwide Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy As we talk about renewable energy replacing fossil fuels, the bottlenecks hindering the progress of renewable energy must be taken care of as well. One of these bottlenecks is the variable nature of renewable energy. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), also known as Big Batteries, provide electricity grids with a wide range of benefits – […] Read more
Denmark’s Largest Energy Firm Ørsted Acquires Its First Solar Farm in Ireland Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Denmark-based international renewable energy player Ørsted has said that it has acquired its first solar project called Ballinrea solar PV in Ireland through an agreement with Dublin’s (Ireland) renewable energy developer Terra Solar. Ørsted said that this takeover is a strategic first step towards the company’s multi-technology deployment in Ireland. Ørsted has committed to invest […] Read more
Explained: The Arrival Of Big Batteries For Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Big batteries, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are attracting investors as the renewable energy demand climbs to new highs. Various governments and private companies are investing in big batteries to expand their network storage capabilities. From the pioneering 150 MW Hornsdale big battery in Australia to the recent SECI tender for a 500 MW […] Read more
Syngene Seeks 100% Green Energy With Another Green PPA With O2 Power Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Contract research and manufacturing firm Syngene International has announced that it has inked a pact to acquire an equity stake up to 26 per cent in O2 Renewable Energy II. The stake is picked up to maintain the captive status of the renewable energy project that O2 power will set up, as per regulatory norms […] Read more
US Based Lunar Energy Raises $300 Mn To Expand RE Solutions Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global clean energy player, Lunar Energy has announced that it has raised $300 million in funding over two rounds by Sunrun, the USA’s leading residential solar and battery storage provider, and South Korea’s SK Group. Furthermore, Lunar said that it also acquired Moixa, the leading global software company for distributed energy resources (DER) management. ITOCHU […] Read more
Odisha’s New Renewable Policies for 2022–30 Eye Green Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST), an independent non-profit environmental research and innovation organisation, has started a discourse on creating the roadmap with an emphasis on the creation of green energy and jobs as Odisha prepares to create its new renewable policies for 2022–30. By the end of this year, the current […] Read more
India Has Potential For Another 23.7 GW of Clean Energy by 2026: GWEC Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence have launched a report on “Renewing Wind Growth to Power the Energy Transition: India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2026”. This third annual edition looking at the wind energy outlook in India highlights wind energy’s critical link to India’s green energy transition. The outlook suggests that the […] Read more
