These 5 Firms Moved To Solar in 2021. How Many Will Follow? Updated On Wed, Aug 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian corporates across energy-intensive sectors are increasingly adopting solar for captive use, the latter comprising a solar power plant that is deployed by a company for its own consumption. That is, power generated by such a solar power plant is consumed entirely by the developing company itself. For instance, Mumbai-headquartered auto major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. […] Read more
Terra-Gen Closes Financing for First Phase of Solar Storage Facility in California Updated On Wed, Aug 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Terra-Gen, LLC, an independent renewable energy provider, has completed financing on the initial phase of its Edwards Sanborn Solar Storage facility in California. The Edwards Sanborn solar storage facility is expected to produce clean energy for more than 158,000 homes and displace more than 307,000 tons of CO2 annually. The storage facility comprises 346 MWac […] Read more
India’s Solar and Wind Generation in Q1, 2021, Versus Q1, 2020 Results for Solar, Wind Generation Updated On Tue, Aug 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy We believe it is time the focus on solar and wind shifted to generation, not just capacity building. Because generation is eventually what matters, what contributes to carbon emissions reductions. And yes, finally, dependable data on the subject is available, thanks to the much more timely CEA, as well as options like the India Renewables […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Tenders for 225MW Solar Projects Under PM KUSUM Updated On Tue, Aug 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) has invited bids for the selection of developers for implementation of approximately 225 MW(AC) grid-connected solar power plants connected to selected 33/11 kV substations under the PM KUSUM program at various locations in Madhya Pradesh. The project size to be installed per substation is 500 kW to 2 […] Read more
JSW Energy Partners with Australian Firm To Develop Green Hydrogen Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy JSW Energy’s wholly-owned subsidiary, JSW Future Energy Ltd. has partnered with an Australian firm Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), to explore opportunities to develop green hydrogen projects in India. Under the agreement, FFI and JSW Energy will collaborate and work on potential projects for the production of green hydrogen and explore opportunities to utilize it for […] Read more
The 7-Point Checklist Before You Finalize Your Rooftop Solar System Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar power is still considered new in India. It was in 2010 when Government of India launched National Solar Mission (NSM) as a key initiatives with an aim to promote sustainable ecological growth while solving for country’s energy security. From 1.2 GW in 2012 to 40 GW in 2021, Solar Energy in India today is […] Read more
Russian Scientists Develop New Desalination Tech Using Solar Energy Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Russia’s Ural Federal University (UrFU) power engineers have developed a new desalination technology, which is expected to significantly reduce the cost of desalination and quadruple the volume of production. The results of the research are published in the journal Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. Desalination plants deserve, and have attracted research efforts because of their […] Read more
BHP, TransAlta to Build $54 M Solar+Storage Project in Western Australia Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Anglo-Australian mining company BHP and its power partner in the Goldfields, TransAlta, are to build two solar farms and a battery storage system to help power the Mt Keith and Leinster nickel mines in Western Australia. This will help BHP reduce emissions from electricity use at Mt Keith and Leinster by 12 per cent, based […] Read more
Key Policy Challenges To a Thriving C&I Market for Solar In India Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy sector has emerged as a potential green technology to address climate change issues by reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuel-based energy. India has a target to install 100 GW of solar energy capacity with a commitment to increase the renewable sources-based energy capacity to 175 GW by 2022. Under this, 40 GW […] Read more
