NTPC Floats Tender For 9,000 MWH Of ISTS-Connected Energy Storage Systems Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has now invited online bids from developers for a 9,000 Megawatt-Hour (MWH) of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected energy storage solution. The tender said the plant(s) could be based anywhere in India. The minimum capacity of the same should be 1,500 MW, the tender said. NTPC […] Read more
Solar Curtailment By Czech, Israeli Authorities Places Focus on Storage For Grid Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Read more
Solar Curtailment By Czech, Israeli Authorities Places Focus on Storage For Grid Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the past week, two interesting incidents have showcased the strong need to prepare grids for solar power as it increases its share from barely 5% currently. Taken along with Wind, this share is supposed to hit 40% plus by 2040. What we are seeing instead is issues with grid integration, be it Australia, Israel […] Read more
UK Offers £30 Million For Capture & Storage Of More Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable businesses, in locations including Scotland and Nottingham, are set to benefit from a £30 million support that has come from the UK government in terms of designing and testing innovative technology of the future that will modernise energy system and storage for renewable energy for later use. UK Government has said that capturing and […] Read more
IndiGrid Commissions First Battery Energy Storage Project Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy IndiGrid, which owns, operates, and manages power transmission networks and renewable energy assets delivering reliable power throughout India, has revealed that it has commissioned its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project. The project is integrated with its solar panels at the Dhule substation in Maharashtra. As per the statement by the company, the BESS […] Read more
GIG, Shell Energy To Deliver 200MW Australian Energy Storage System Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Green Investment Group (GIG) and Shell Energy Operations (Shell Energy) have partnered to deliver a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Cranbourne, Victoria. GIG belongs to Macquarie Asset Management. GIG said that once fully operational, the 200MW / 400MWh Rangebank BESS will have the storage capacity to power the equivalent of 80,000 homes across […] Read more
Nextracker to Supply 810 MW Solar Trackers to US Solar & Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar tracking and software solutions provider Nextracker has signed a multi-year volume commitment agreement with solar and storage PV projects developer Strata Clean Energy to supply 810 MW of trackers for large-scale solar power projects in Texas, Arizona, and Virginia of USA. Nextracker said that consistent with its years-long campaign to grow its partnerships with […] Read more
Agilitas Energy Acquires Texas Energy Storage Systems Portfolio for $75 Million Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy American solar PV and storage conglomerate Agilitas Energy will be acquiring a portfolio of six standalone energy storage system (ESS) projects in the Greater Houston in Texas from Californian player Gulf States Renewable Energy, which is a subsidiary of GSR Energy. The official statement of Agilitas Energy held that the deal value about $75 million […] Read more
The Case For PV With Energy Storage Systems Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Background PV systems have become a reliable source of clean energy by utilizing energy storage units. In many countries and regions, PV + storage systems have become the preferred source of energy for a variety of reasons. What are the main structures of PV + energy storage systems? What are their benefits? This Solis workshop […] Read more
