Ladakh Floats Draft Rooftop Solar Policy For Commercial Prosumers Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) has released a Draft Rooftop Solar Policy to accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar energy systems among commercial consumers. The policy outlines a targeted, subsidy-based initiative for installing grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems, aiming to leverage a commercial base of over 10,800 consumers and a sanctioned load of nearly […] Read more
GIFT City To Continue Getting Green Power For Short-Term Updated On Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved a petition filed by GIFT Power Company Ltd (GIFTPCL), a subsidiary of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Ltd, seeking to extend its short-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with M/s PCBL for 4 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) power supply. The extension covers the period from June 1, 2025, […] Read more
Saft to Deliver 1GWh BESS for Gurin Energy Fukushima Project Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has been selected by Singapore-based Gurin Energy to supply a 1GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for a large-scale standalone energy storage project in Fukushima Prefecture. This will be Japan’s largest publicly disclosed BESS project to date. The storage project is being developed in Soma City, with construction set to […] Read more
World’s Biggest Sand Battery Begins Operation in Finland Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finnish startup Polar Night Energy has commissioned the world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, in collaboration with the local district heating provider, Loviisan Lämpö. Towering nearly 13 metres high and 15 metres wide, the sand battery uses around 2,000 tonnes of crushed soapstone to store thermal energy. With a 1 MW heat output and 100 […] Read more
Egypt: AfDB Commits $184.1 Mn For Solar & BESS Project Updated On Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy African Development Bank Group’s board of directors approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-GW solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Egypt. This is expected to be Africa’s one of the largest solar power plants. Located in Qena Governorate in southern […] Read more
India Emerges As Key Player in Global Energy Investment: IEA Updated On Mon, Jun 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s rapidly evolving energy landscape features prominently in the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Investment 2025 report, underscoring the country’s pivotal role in global energy investment trends. India has demonstrated a strong pickup in solar investment in 2024, with renewables expanding rapidly alongside continued coal development. The country approved an additional 15 gigawatts (GW) […] Read more
IIT Madras, GRID-INDIA Aid Tanzania Grids Capacity Development Updated On Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is collaborating with GRID-INDIA, a Central Public Sector Enterprise, to offer certification programs, conduct joint research, and deliver technical consultation projects to strengthen Tanzania’s energy infrastructure. With a presence in Africa through IITM Zanzibar, the institute aims to build global partnerships for sustainable energy. Expanding horizons. This partnership […] Read more
China’s Energy Spending Equals EU, US Combined In 2025: IEA Updated On Fri, Jun 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, said a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report, with clean energy technologies attracting twice as much capital as fossil fuels. Investment in clean technologies – renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, efficiency […] Read more
Shree Cement Now Sources 60% of Power from Renewables Updated On Thu, Jun 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Shree Cement has achieved a key milestone in its decarbonisation efforts, with over 60 percent of its total electricity consumption now coming from renewable sources. The development was marked by the commissioning of a 60.3 MW solar power plant in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, adding to its total green energy capacity of 582 MW. The company’s growing […] Read more
