Land Issues Slowing Down RE Projects In South Asia: Bloomberg Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy According to a recent report by Bloomberg’s New Energy Outlook (BNEF), renewables can overtake fossil fuels to reach 51% of power supply in 2030, 63% in 2040, and 70% in 2050. Bloomberg reported the current scenario and found that the global electricity demand based on the Economic Transition Scenario (ETS) grew by over 70% from […] Read more
News Brief May 23 – Atiaia Energia, Babcock & Wilcox Solar Energy, MG Motors Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy V.tal Signs Solar Energy Agreements with Atiaia Energia and Atlas Brasil Energia Digital services and telecommunications infrastructure provider V.tal has inked two major agreements for solar energy self-production. These CADE-approved agreements comprise collaborations with Atlas Brasil Energia and Atiaia Energia, two generators. As per the terms of the deal with Atiaia Energia, V.tal will form […] Read more
Husk Power Signs MoU With Nigeria To Deploy 250MW Of DRE Solutions Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria and Husk Power Systems (Husk) agreed on a partnership to deploy up to 250MW of decentralized renewable energy (DRE) projects in support of the Federal Government’s energy access, energy transition and energy security targets. The partnership will focus on a […] Read more
Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more
AI’s Growing Energy Footprint: The Hidden Cost of Our Digital Future Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy It’s time to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its possible impact on the environment. Convenient as it may be, AI is an energy hog. A single ChatGPT query requires 2.9 watt-hours of electricity, compared with 0.3 watt-hours for a Google search, according to the International Energy Agency. At present, data centers worldwide consume 1-2% […] Read more
Sungrow, L&T In Deal For 165 MW PV Inverters, 760MWh Storage Systems In Saudi Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, has forged a strategic partnership with Larsen & Toubro to supply 165MW PV inverters and 160MW/760MWh energy storage systems for AMAALA, a prestigious destination in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and China’s Belt and Road Initiative. This flagship project is developed and led […] Read more
EV Car Sales In India Reached 1Mn With 70% YoY Growth Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy International Energy Agency (IEA) in its recent report on Global Critical Mineral Outlook 2024, found a global rise in electric vehicle sales. The report found a global increase in the sale of total electric car sales in India by 70% with an increase in electric car sales reaching almost 1 million. The IEA report found, […] Read more
Construction Of 2GW Offshore Solar Plant In China Starts Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy China National Nuclear Power (CNNP) has kicked off the construction of the country’s largest offshore solar power plant next to the company’s nuclear power station in eastern Jiangsu province. Called the Tianwan Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station, the 2 GW solar project entails an investment of CNY9.9 billion (USD1.4 billion) and comes with a 400 MWh […] Read more
Solar Decathlon India 2023-24 Challenge Winners Announced Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Decathlon India (SDI), aimed at building the next generation of leaders to combat climate change in India, is an annual student competition for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Indian academic institutions to develop innovative, net-zero energy-water and climate-resilient solutions for the building sector in India. The final event was held at Infosys’ campus in […] Read more