Gridlock Ahead? Transformer Shortage and the Renewable Energy Challenge Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Transformers play a vital role in energy distribution systems by converting high-voltage electricity from transmission lines into low-voltage electricity for consumer use. Thus any supply disruptions in the supply of this essential component, coupled with resultant rising prices in the global transformer market, can significantly affecting utilities. Over the past three years, this situation has […] Read more
Aether Commissions 15 MW Captive Solar Project From KPI Green Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based specialty chemicals firm Aether Industries recently commissioned its 15 MW Solar Power Project (AutoTracker Modules) under the Captive Power Producer (CPP) segment. The company secured this project from the KPI Green. The company stated in a regulatory filing, “The project was awarded to a KPI Green Energy subsidiary. It is now operational and powering […] Read more
Solar Energy Trends in 2025-The View From Europe Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A tsunami of cheap Chinese solar panels flooding Europe, an increasing taste for rooftop solar and a boom for small, medium and large-scale battery storage. These are the three strongest trends in solar energy as we move into the new year. I have predicted global solar and renewable trends for the past ten years. Most […] Read more
Electricity Costs: India’s Lowest and Most Expensive States, The Global Picture Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A lot of factors influence the per unit electricity costs in a country. The prices are heavily influenced by factors that include the country’s geographical location, geological makeup, level of development and technological advancement, and whether it is a high-, middle-, or low-income nation. The rise of renewable power through the recent decades has also […] Read more
5 Reasons Why Lower Renewable Energy Prices Are Unlikely To Lead to Lower Electricity Bills Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy For the lay reader, it has been a mystery how despite headline news of renewable bids being awarded at figures like Rs 2.50/kW to Rs 3.00, their final power bill seems to be on an inexorable climb upwards. This is despite the fact the RE power itself was priced at a huge premium as recently […] Read more
Top 5 Reasons Why Shifting Electricity Across Continents Remains A Challenge Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy From relying on oil and gas-based power to adopting renewable energy, the uneven spatial distribution and temporal variability of energy sources have historically favoured certain countries and continents over others. Transcontinental energy pools aim to address this disparity by distributing renewable energy to regions less fertile for harnessing these modern energy sources from the regions […] Read more
NTPC Green Commissions Shajapur Solar Project In MP Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the renewable arm of the NTPC Group, has successfully commissioned its Shajapur Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh. The newly-listed company announced the milestone in a recent stock exchange filing, marking another step in its mission to expand India’s renewable energy capacity. On November 29, NTPC Green began commercial operations for […] Read more
Premier Energies Signs 173.35 MWp MSA with BrightNight India Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies International Private Ltd., a subsidiary of Premier Energies Limited, has signed a Module Supply Agreement (MSA) with BN Hybrid Power-1 Private Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of BrightNight India. According to the filing at the BSE by Premier Energies, it will supply 173.35 MWp of solar modules featuring the latest Topcon technology […] Read more
Germany To Aid In India’s 500 GW RE Capacity Plan Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The German Economic Cooperation and Development Minister, Svenja Schulze has announced that Germany will invest in the renewable energy sector in India. She stated at the Re-Invest 2024 event held in the city of Gandhinagar. Schulze said Germany has a technological lead in renewables, adding it’s will to prop up India to achieve the ambitious […] Read more
