Regime Change Can Shift US Net-Zero Energy: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Republican control in the United States (US) will move energy policy away from net zero targets, but President-elect Trump’s full agenda will face political and market opposition according to a Wood Mackenzie analysis. The US is likely in store for lighter standards on emissions regulations, more protectionist trade policies, and removing the US from the […] Read more
Datta Infra To Invest ₹5000cr In Rajasthan’s RE Sector, Signs MoU Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Datta Power Infra has now signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government. The MoU envisages an investment of ₹5,000 crore in the state’s renewable energy sector. The investment aims to transform Rajasthan into a key hub for renewable energy. The firm plans to do this by boosting solar, wind, and hybrid power […] Read more
Tata Power, DGPC Forge Partnership For Clean Energy in Bhutan Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a move towards regional energy cooperation, India’s integrated power company Tata Power has partnered with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd. (DGPC) to develop 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity. This collaboration aims to bolster energy security and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy across South Asia. Key Highlights of the Collaboration Strengthening Bhutan’s […] Read more
India Likely To Add More Than 26 GW Of Renewables In FY25: ICRA Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy ICRA expects the installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro) in India to increase to about 250 GW by March 2026 from the level of 201 GW as of September 2024. The capacity addition will be driven by the large project pipeline of over 80 GW, following the significant improvement in tendering activity in FY2024. […] Read more
CEA Approves Uniform Protection Protocol For BESS, Substations Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) recently introduced uniform protection protocol to ensure grid stability, reliability, security and to supports the greater integration of 450 GW renewable energy into the national grid by 2030 and ambitious target of 2100 GW of Renewable energy by 2047. The protection schemes protocol addresses the protection requirements for thermal and […] Read more
SECI’s Plea For Extra Trading Margin In BESS Deal Fails To Cut Ice With CERC Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an interesting take on what constitutes fair margins, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) considered a plea by SECI on an additional margin of Rs. 0.07/kWh for facilitating the sale/ purchase, scheduling, accounting, charging, and discharging of BESS for Grid Ancillary Services (150 MW) portion through IDAM/ RTM/TAM/Bilateral mode on behalf of the National […] Read more
Rising Green Energy in a Grid: Lessons From Australia Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Green energy is poised to dominate power grids globally, but several challenges must be addressed to achieve its full potential. Australia’s solar expansion serves as a prime example of effective solar power integration into an energy mix. Australia now boasts 25 GW of rooftop solar capacity across four million installations. Across the National Electricity Market […] Read more
TPREL Commissions 126 MW Floating PV Project At Omkareshwar Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), Tata Power’s renewable energy subsidiary, today announced the formal commissioning of the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project of 126 MW capacity. The EPC contract for this project worth Rs. 596 crore was awarded by NHDC, a joint venture of NHPC Ltd and Madhya Pradesh government to TPREL. The project vaults […] Read more
BII, Norfund & IndiGrid Enter 300 Mn Partnership To Expand BESS Project In India Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy IndiGrid, a power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), formed a new platform, EnerGrid in partnership with British International Investment (BII), UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, along with the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund, managed by Norfund. This platform focuses on developing greenfield transmission and standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in India. The […] Read more
