India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […] Read more
Sri Lanka Gets First ADB Backed Agrivoltaics Project Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka’s first Agrivoltaic demonstration project has been formally inaugurated earlier this week. The 85 kWp project, backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), working with the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) under the Ministry of Power and Energy (MOPE), the Tea Smallholders Development Authority (TSHDA) under the Ministry of Plantation Industries (MOPI), the […] Read more
News In Brief July 11: Solar At Chamunda Devi, Enfinity, ‘Copperstring’ Project Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy KLK Ventures Illuminates Chamunda Mata Mandir With Solar-Powered Safety And Sustainability KLK Ventures Pvt. Ltd., a renewable energy solutions provider has completed a solar lighting installation project at Chamunda Mata Mandir in Himachal Pradesh. This project was undertaken in collaboration with HIMURJA, the state agency responsible for promoting renewable energy in Himachal Pradesh. US IPP […] Read more
Paris Olympics: How Green Energy Is Changing Global Sports Updated On Wed, Jul 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy International sports events have now gained attention globally due to their increased adoption of green energy. This year, renewable energy is set to take center stage at the upcoming Paris Olympics in France. The host country has shown its commitment to delivering on its promise of making the most sustainable Olympics games yet. Paris is […] Read more
News Briefs July 9: Largest BESS In Netherlands, Vietnam Green Policy, Thai Solar Deal Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Netherlands ‘largest’ co-located BESS Commissioned By Powerfield Dutch independent power producer (IPP) PowerField has commissioned a 52MWh BESS at a PV plant. Co-located with a 28MWp solar PV plant, the battery is supposed to be the largest in Netherlands. The solar and storage project in Wannepervee combines 28MWp of solar with a 52MWh BESS. The […] Read more
UP Proposes Dedicated Resource Adequacy Cells For Discoms Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued a draft regulation to better tackle the issue of resource adequacy and expedite the growth of renewable energy in the state. The draft plan has also proposed timelines for compliance and special attention on the issue by the concerned discoms. The draft also talked about establishment […] Read more
Even Better Together- Five Ways Solar Is Better With Other Green Energy Options Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar power is the fastest-growing energy source globally. The Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028 report reveals that in 2023, global solar installations surged by 87 per cent compared to the previous year. In 2023, 447 GW of new solar capacity was added, up from 239 GW in 2022, bringing the world’s total solar […] Read more
India’s Data Centre Boom Opens Up A Fresh Segment For Green Developers Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Tej Prakash Bharadwaj & Manish Kumar Notwithstanding the sluggish growth of data centres in India in the early 2000s, the advent and popularity of AI means that the data center sector in India is now set for a significant expansion matching its status as a regional power. With a total capacity of around 1,000 Megawatt […] Read more
Waaree Secures Module Supply Contract For Acciona Energy’s Subsidiary Juna Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies has been awarded a major contract by Acciona Energy’s subsidiary Juna Renewable Energy Private Limited, to supply its bifacial solar modules for the 412.5 MWp/335 MW AC project in Rajasthan. The date of commissioning of the said project is in March 2025. The project, located in Kawani village, Bikaner […] Read more
