Power Minister Calls RE Additions Inadequate, Case For Pushing Thermal Till 2035 Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Power Minister Manohar Lal made a strong case for India to push thermal power growth till 2035, due mainly to the inability of renewable capacity additions to fill the gap in demand. India’s peak power demand is projected to reach 458 GW by 2032, a number that cannot be met by even the planned 500 […] 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
US-India Launch $1 Bn Initiative To Build Clean Supply Chains Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The United States (US) and India elevate and expand bilateral technical, financial, and policy support to enhance the complementary manufacturing capacity of clean energy technologies and components. This policy also lays the groundwork for enhanced cooperation and partnerships in Africa. The Strategic Clean Energy Partnership, led by the US Department of Energy and Indian government […] Read more
Hybrid Inverters Allowed Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme: MNRE Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently released a document clarifying operational guidelines on the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The new clause widened the technologies included under the CFA offered to residential consumers. The new clause as per the latest document issued by the MNRE included additional technologies […] Read more
NHPC Issues Tender For 1.2 GW Solar Project With ESS Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy NHPC Limited has now issued a tender seeking solar power generators for setting up of 1.2 GW solar power projects with 600MW/1200MWh energy storage system (ESS) anywhere in India. The company said that this project will be setup under an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) transmission network. It also said that the bidders will get a […] Read more
GK Energy Gears Up for The Solar Pump Boom Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy For Gopal Kabra, founder of the solar pump driven GK Energy, the move into the renewable energy business started with solar water heaters in 2006. Hailing from a business family in Nanded Maharashtra, Kabra completed his education in Pune. Right from the start, he was clear about running his own business. It has been a […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains: BECCS – Bridging Energy Production and Carbon Removal Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world is making urgent efforts to reduce carbon footprints across various industries by adopting measures such as shifting to renewable energy, reducing coal and petroleum use, and promoting sustainability. While many of these measures focus on cutting emissions, others, like carbon capture and storage (CCS), aim to trap existing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. […] Read more
NTPC Green Energy plans $1.2 billion IPO Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy State-owned NTPC’s green arm, NTPC Green Energy, has filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise about $1.2 billion (about ₹10,000 crore). NTPC Green Energy, floated in 2021, was set up with the express purpose of a dedicated approach to green energy capacity creation for NTPC, which has a target of 60 […] Read more
Assam Issues Draft Net Metering Guidelines For Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has released a draft notification, outlining the guidelines for group net metering and virtual net metering for renewable energy. The northeastern state, in its guidelines, stated, “The distribution licensees will be required to facilitate and bear the capital expenditure for Service Line cum Development (SLD). This aims to facilitate […] Read more
