Maharashtra Plans Allowing Virtual Net-Metering To Boost RTS Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote rooftop solar installations, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed to allow virtual net-metering for residential consumers. The move is meant to empower the urban residents living in multistoried buildings to get the benefits of reducing the monthly electricity bills by adopting solar power through virtual net-meters. The same […] Read more
Spain Joins International Solar Alliance As Its Newest Member Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), a collaborative platform to increase deployment of solar energy technologies recently announced the addition of Spain as its 99th member. The grouping was formed to bring energy access, ensure energy security, and drive energy transition in its member countries. India is a founding member of the multilateral Alliance. The entry […] Read more
Delicensing Power Distribution Can Boost RE Adoption: ORF Report Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Observer and Research Foundation (ORF) said that the delicensing of power distribution could boost the adoption of renewable energy. The report widely analyzed the implications of adoption of delicensing of power distribution in the country. The researched argued that with more private sector entry with their green pricing models are […] Read more
Suzlon Secures New Order Of 402 MW from Juniper Green Energy For The 3 MW series Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Suzlon Group has announced new order wins for the development of 402 MW wind energy projects for Juniper Green Energy. Suzlon will install a total of 134 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3 MW for both projects at the Suzlon proposed site at Fatehgarh […] Read more
AI’s Growing Energy Footprint: The Hidden Cost of Our Digital Future Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy It’s time to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its possible impact on the environment. Convenient as it may be, AI is an energy hog. A single ChatGPT query requires 2.9 watt-hours of electricity, compared with 0.3 watt-hours for a Google search, according to the International Energy Agency. At present, data centers worldwide consume 1-2% […] Read more
Wind Capex To More Than Double To Rs 1.8 lakh Crore By Fiscal 2028 Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy CRISIL Ratings recently announced that, the wind capacity addition is expected to witness to rise 2.5x on auction ramp-up and easing supply side constraints. The research agency anticipates an increase in India’s wind capacity addition with an increase by 2.5 times to nearly 25 GW between fiscals 2025 and 2028. This is an increase compared […] Read more
SolarPower Europe Unveils Digital Agrivoltaics Map Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar trade body SolarPower Europe has launched a digital map to showcase agrivoltaics projects in ten countries in Europe, including Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands. The map includes more than 200 projects across the continent, amassing a combined capacity of 2.8 gW. The map showcases various technologies used in agriPV projects, whether it be […] Read more
China’s World Beating Solar Manufacturers Struggle To Make Profits As Prices Continue Freefall Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a situation that has gone from concern, to worrisome to almost panic level some might say, China’s solar manufacturing juggernaut faces a period of low to no profits thanks to prices that have crashed to unprecedented levels. Taiwan-based Infolink Consulting, which tracks solar supply chain prices in China and beyond, in its latest report […] Read more
ICAI Invites Bids For 20 KWp Grid-Connected RT Solar Plant, Rohini Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) released a tender for a 20 KWp grid-connected rooftop solar power plant for ICAI Bhawan – Rohini. The ICAI tender mentioned, “The bidders are expected to have an enclose non-refundable demand Ddaft of Rs.1000/- plus GST @18%. The last date of receipt of the duly filled-in bid is […] Read more