US-Based Avangrid & Europe’s Statkraft Ink Wind Power Deal Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Avangrid, a sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, and Statkraft, a Europe-based renewable energy firm, have announced the signing of a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA), establishing a new relationship between the two companies in the United States. According to a media statement from Avangrid, Statkraft will receive Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) […] Read more
Central, Eastern Europe Adds 39% Electricity From RE: EMBER Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Central and Eastern European countries are advancing towards their renewables ambition, but EMBER report found it to be insufficient with their potential. The EMBER report on, “Empowering Central and Eastern Europe” underlines the importance of upcoming Three Seas Initiative Summit to secure a low cost, resilient and interconnected clean power system. It mentioned, “In 2023, […] Read more
To Meet AgriPV Capacity Of 20 GW In India By 2040, 1.1 Lakh Jobs To Be Created-Report Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s potential for Agri-Photovoltaic (APV) varies significantly across districts, ranging from 3,156 GW to 13,803 GW for various APV technologies according to recent report. In a report by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, EY, and CSTEP they projected APV capacity from 2024 to 2040, to achieve a cumulative addition of 20 GW and […] Read more
IGEF, NSEFI Study Shares Best Practices On Agrivoltaics Adoption In India Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report on ‘Best Practices on Agrivoltaics‘, particularly focusing on India, was shared by Solar Power Europe in collaboration with the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI). It emphasizes the successful adoption of Agrivoltaics in states like Mizoram, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal, showcasing […] Read more
NTPC Targets 3 GW Renewable Capacity in Fy25, 2 GW Thermal Capacity Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd. India’s largest integrated power utility, has set a target to add 5GW of installed capacity in Fy25. The move comes even as NTPC has dusted off plans to start adding thermal capacity as well, after declaring it would stop adding the same from 2025, back in 2021. The changes have been driven by […] Read more
Condor-Like Winglet Increases Wind Turbine Efficiency By 10%, Shows Study Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report published in the journal Energy has shown that a novel winglet, inspired by the condor’s wings can boost a turbine’s energy output by an average of 10%. This was done by the University of Alberta. Engineers at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta looked to the Andean condor […] Read more
45 Firms Now Manufacture Smart Electricity Meters For India, Reveals CEA Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now issued a list of smart meter and net meter providers in the country. CEA is a constituent body of the Ministry of Power. The CEA list indicated that a total of 45 companies provide smart electricity meters for India. On the other hand a total of 12 companies […] Read more
Sustainable Development Firm Arup Appoints Sachin Chugh As India Hydrogen Lead Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy London-based engineering and sustainable development consultancy Arup has appointed Sachin Chugh as the new Hydrogen Lead, in India. In his new role at Arup, Sachin will drive forward the firm’s hydrogen and energy portfolio, leveraging his extensive expertise to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients in India, said the company […] Read more
Microtek Expects 20%-40% Market Share Under PM Surya Ghar Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar inverter manufacturer Microtek has now pinned high hopes from the recently launched PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The firm which manufactures grid-connected solar inverters in the range from 1 kW to 100 kW sees a vault of new opportunities with the new scheme dedicated to the residential rooftop solar segment. In a […] Read more
