Focus on Energy Storage: Size and Costs Finally Promise a Breakthrough Soon Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy For everyone counting on renewables to replace the pollution and carbon emissions of fossil fuels, energy storage has been the missing link in a wholesale shift to renewable energy. Energy storage, even though being discussed widely today, has been around for a while. Basic storage batteries have been used since the early 1800s, when Alessandro […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Payment Security Mechanism Directive for Gencos Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy generated during the non-dispatch period shall be calculated on the basis of Capacity Utilization Factor as declared by the generators in Power Purchase Agreements. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the power ministry’s latest directive, which is applicable from today, for power distribution companies (dZiscoms) to […] Read more
Energy Storage to Grow 122-Fold Over Next 2 Decades: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040 Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The 122-fold boom […] Read more
Tesla Introduces New Battery for Utility Scale Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy To match global demand for massive battery storage projects, Tesla has designed a new battery product specifically for utility-scale projects: Megapack. Two years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Hornsdale, South Australia using Tesla Powerpack batteries. Since then, the facility saved nearly USD 40 million in its first year alone and helped […] Read more
Wind and Solar Energy Bring Extra Costs for Canadian Consumers: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power often increase electricity costs for consumers A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power generation comes with large, yet often ignored costs that increase electricity costs for residents and […] Read more
Corporate Solar Investments Surge in the US: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Apple is now the leading procurer of corporate solar in the US with nearly 400 MW of total installed capacity, according to SEIA’s latest report Tech giant, Apple is now the leading procurer of corporate solar in the United States with nearly 400 megawatts (MW) of total installed capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries […] Read more
WFEC, NextEra Sign PPA for Largest Combined Wind-Solar-Storage Project in US Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy WFEC has entered into a PPA with NextEra Energy, for the largest combined wind, solar and energy storage project in the US. Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) has announced that it has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, for the largest combined wind, solar and energy storage […] Read more
India Leads Asia Pacific With Lowest Renewable Cost: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy India has emerged as the market leader with the lowest renewable energy cost in the Asia Pacific region. According to data furnished in a new report, India has emerged as the market leader with the lowest renewable energy cost in the Asia Pacific region. The report “Battle for the future: Asia Pacific renewable power competitiveness […] Read more
US DOE Grants $16 mn for 14 Energy Infrastructure Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced more than $16 million in funding for 14 tribal energy infrastructure projects The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $16 million in funding for 14 tribal energy infrastructure projects through DOE’s Office of Indian Energy. The investment will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their […] Read more
