Solar Startup Zunroof Struggles To Deliver On Promise Updated On Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy There were plenty of rooftop solar companies raising capital during the 2016-19 period. However, the fund inflow in such startups slowed down gradually and only a handful of them are in serious business. In fact, recent funding rounds for firms like Solar Square have been built around funding their customers. One early pre-2020 startup is […] Read more
NLC Joins Hands with Rajasthan for 300 MW Solar Supply Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lignite mining firm NLC India (NLCIL) has joined hands with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam (RUVNL) to provide 300 MW of solar power. This is under the CPSU Scheme at Rajasthan. The PPA has been signed for a period of 25 years. NLCIL said. “The company has secured 510 MW solar project capacity in the CPSU […] Read more
Rockefeller Foundation Refutes Washington Post Story On India’s ‘Dysfunctional’ Mini-Grids Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Last week, July 31st to be exact, a story in the Washington Post on India’s rural solar mini-grids grabbed a lot of attention. Authored by Karishma Mehrotra, the paper’s South Asia correspondent, the story headlined “India joins rush to renewables, but its rural solar systems fall off grid” was a clear indictment of India’s solar […] Read more
TPREL Signs PPAs with MSEDCL for 200 MW & 150 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a firm that delves into the renewable energy sector and a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed two significant Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) for commissioning two solar power projects, 200 MW and 150 MW, respectively. Located in Maharashtra, these projects of […] Read more
Swiss Storage Firm Energy Vault Commissions First Gravity Energy Storage System In China Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The world’s first grid-scale EVx™ gravity energy storage system (GESS) has entered the first phases of commissioning. Energy Vault Holdings, a firm that delves in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, has announced the commissioning of the project, along with its partners Atlas Renewable and China Tianying (CNTY). Located outside of Shanghai in Rudong, Jiangsu Province, […] Read more
Energy Conservation & Demand-Side Management: The Route to Green Future Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy By Dwijadas Basak, Chief – Customer Experience, Commercial, Govt. Affairs & Corporate Communication, Tata Power – DDL In an era of rising energy consumption and rapid resource depletion, the promotion of energy conservation and energy-efficient measures has become imperative. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power – DDL) has emerged as a pioneer in this […] Read more
RERC Allows RDSS Facility To Rajasthan Discom’s Franchisee In Ajmer Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC), in its latest judgment, ordered the rollout of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for TP Ajmer Distribution Limited (TPADL) in Ajmer city. This comes after TPADL, a distribution franchisee of the Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL), moved the RERC seeking benefits of the scheme to the company. TPADL […] Read more
The Top 5: Indian Steel Makers And Their Green Plans Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy India stands tall among the world’s leading steel-producing nations. Thanks to rapid infrastructure development, steel demand has soared, making the Indian steel industry a crucial player in the global market. However, as the world grapples with environmental challenges and the need for sustainable practices, India’s steel producers are stepping up with their green plans to […] Read more
Five Reasons EVs Will Deliver On Their Clean Promise Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy In Part 1 of this two-part series yesterday, we covered the various challenges to Electric Vehicles (EVs), especially regarding their green credentials. However, the EV juggernaut has only picked up speed in India, with the market leader, Tata Motors, which leads in the four-wheeler EV segment with their EV models-Tiago and Nexon is now all set to launch its […] Read more
