Solar, Wind Offers $12 Bn Climate Benefit To US In 2023, Finds Study Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent article by Berkeley Lab investigated the impact of wind and solar energy generation on climate and air quality benefits in the United States from 2019 to 2022. It highlights how wind and solar power have contributed to reducing emissions by displacing fossil fuel output. The Berkeley Lab report underscores the importance of understanding […] Read more
India’s Peak Power Demand Smashes 2023 Peak, Touches 250 GW Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian power sector met a record maximum power demand of 250 GW on 30th May’24 whereas, the non-solar demand touched an all-time high of 234.3 GW on 29th May This spike in power demand reflects the combined impact of weather-related loads and growing industrial and residential power consumption in these areas. On 30th May, […] Read more
Enfinity Global Finances 1.2 GW Solar, Wind Power Plants In India Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based Enfinity Global Inc., today announced that it has signed $135 million in financing for the development and construction of 1.2 GW of solar and wind projects in India. The financing is being provided by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) through subsidiaries of CPPIB Credit Investments Inc. The projects in this portfolio, […] Read more
Chitradurga, Bellary Emerge As New RE Hotspots In Karnataka Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Karnataka is among the leading renewable-rich states in India. It is also touted as one of the earliest adopters of green energy. As per the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Karnataka ranks third in India when it comes to total solar capacities. Till April 2024, the southern Indian state […] Read more
EU’s Wind, Solar Generation Rose By 14%, Fossil Fell To 25% Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy EMBER, a clean energy think tank recently reported a decline in EU fossil generation to below 25% in a month for the first time ever. The study reported a major milestone for EU in its electricity transition in April 2024. The electricity generation reportedly increased by 0.4% year-on-year over January-April 2023. Meanwhile, wind and solar […] Read more
With Legislations In Hand, Virginia Set To See A Rise Of Community Solar Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Since 2022, efforts to kickstart a shared solar programme in southwest Virginia in the United States (US) have been stalled. But this year, a renewed push brought it to life. The General Assembly at the Senate and the House of Delegates passed separate legislations, SB 253 and HB 106, to enlarge Dominion Energy’s existing community […] Read more
Renewables Can Bring Down Singapore’s Gas Dependency To 61%: EMBER Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report from energy think tank EMBER said that Singapore’s heavy reliance on gas-based electricity could be cut down with the expected rise of renewables in the country. The report said that based on its calculations, the share of electricity from gas would drop from 92% in 2022 to 61% by 2035. This was […] Read more
FY24: REC Ltd Reports 125% Jump In Sanctions For Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) today presented its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and FY24. REC Limited comes under the Ministry of Power. As per the details shared by REC Limited, it recorded its highest-ever annual profit. The media release from the company […] Read more
NTPC Plans To Use Solar For Crematorium On A Pilot Basis Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC is now planning to setup a crematorium that can use solar thermal technology. The Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) has planned to take up this unique project on a pilot basis. The government entity had also issued a tender last month in this regard seeking developers. NTPC said that the traditional ritual of cremation […] Read more
