RERC Draft Regulation Proposes New Norms For Green Energy Tariff Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has proposed new regulations for power consumers who want to use green energy for their power needs. It comes after the Union government amended the Green Energy Open Access Rules last year. The move allowed the Open Access services to even smaller energy consumers with demands up to 100 Kilowatt (kW). In the […] Read more
The Promise Of Solar Energy From Space Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar space farms? One of the most fascinating developments in the renewable energy sector has been the possibility of putting solar technology in space. NASA, in 1977, claimed that in the coming years space solar could completely replace fossil fuels. The study and investments were stopped citing a lack of understanding of the technology required […] Read more
Corporate PPA Contracts Added 148 GW of RE From 2015 to 2022: WBSCD Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per a recent report shared by World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBSCD), 23% of the firms that aimed for 100% renewable energy have achieved their goal of 100% renewable energy. Furthermore, by 2021, companies committing to procure 100% renewable power through RE100 were procuring 49% from renewable sources, equating to 184 TWh of […] Read more
Amritsar To Be ‘Solar City’ As Punjab Launches Action Plan Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Punjab government has announced that the cultural city of Amritsar will be now developed as a ‘Solar City’ of the north-western state as state’s Renewable Energy Minister Aman Arora launched the Punjab State Energy Action Plan. The action plan is being implemented to ensure promotion of energy efficiency in buildings, industries, municipalities, agriculture, transport […] Read more
Demand For Solar Trackers In Indian RE Market Rising: Chintan Patel, Sunchaser Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sunchaser is a Gujarat-based single-axis solar tracker manufacturer. These mounted structures help the solar panels rotate toward the sun’s direction to maximize energy generation. The company has the experience of supplying its product in around 30 countries across the globe. Chintan Patel, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from Sunchaser, in a short interview with Saur Energy […] Read more
Acconia Energía, The Blue Circle Sign 436MW Thailand Wind Energy PPA Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Spanish renewable energy developer Acconia Energía has been awarded a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for five wind projects totaling 436MW in Thailand together with its participated company The Blue Circle. The Blue Circle is a wind energy player mainly focused on ASEAN markets. Acconia Energía said that the projects have been allocated through a tender […] Read more
Apex Clean Energy, Powin To Develop 400MWh of Energy Storage Projects Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Utility scale renewable energy developer Apex Clean Energy and integrated battery solutions provider Powin have announced two new battery storage projects in Texas. Apex developed and will construct, own, and operate the projects; Powin is providing its Centipede Platform and StackOS battery management system. Angelo Storage, co-located with the 195 MW Angelo Solar Project, and […] Read more
Pivot Energy Secures $200 Million For 100 MW Distributed Solar Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy American solar power and energy storage developer Pivot Energy has closed a $203 million financing facility to support a multi-state portfolio of distributed generation solar projects. Pivot Energy said that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Foss & Company will make the initial tax equity investment. The 100 MWdc portfolio comprises 35 community solar and C&I […] Read more
Kerala Electricity Board Proposes Premium Green Energy Tariff At Rs 2.5/kwh Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) recently proposed a premium green energy tariff for power consumers who want to purchase renewable power on demand. In its communication to the State Electricity Commission, the board has proposed a premium tariff of Rs 2.543 per Kilowatt-hour for the supply of clean energy to power consumers in Kerala. In […] Read more
