India Needs $10 T Investment to Achieve Net-Zero by 2070: CEEW-CEF Updated On Thu, Nov 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy India would need cumulative investments of USD 10.1 trillion to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, according to an independent study released today by the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF). These investments would help decarbonise India’s power, industrial, and transport sectors. However, the first-of-its-kind study also estimated that India could face a significant investment shortfall […] Read more
KSERC Approval for 300 MW Solar Buy Exposes Multiple Challenges Facing SECI, Developers Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 15, 2021, the Kerala state electricity regulatory commission (KSERC) finally allowed the state discom, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to procure 300 MW of Solar power from SECI from its tranche IX solar tenders, at a cost of Rs 2.44/kWh including trading commission. While many will see the order as […] Read more
Power Minister Tracks Progress On 10 GW Ladakh Solar Project Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The much awaited and planned giant solar project at Ladakh, first mooted by Prime Minister Modi in 2018-19, continues to occupy the attention of the Power Minister, R.K. Singh. The project, originally seen as a 7.5 GW solar park in the union territory, has been delayed due to multiple issues, be it transmission costs, land […] Read more
Sungrow Bags Largest BESS Project In South East Asia Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Leading inverter solution supplier Sungrow is working with Super Energy, a leading renewable energy provider in South East Asia to build Southeast Asian largest battery energy storage system (BESS) project. Sungrow will supply the comprehensive PV plus BESS solution, comprising of 49.01 MW PV inverter solutions and 45 MW/136.24 MWh battery energy storage system. This project […] Read more
China’s Largest PV Plant In Quinghai Offers A study On Co-Existing With Nature Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy China’s Tara Beach, located 60 kilometres southeast of Qinghai Lake, in the island province of Hainan, is bathed with a blue sea of solar panels. It houses the world’s largest renewable energy base that was built by Huanghe Hydropower Development, a state-owned utility company, with technological contributions from ICT provider Huawei. A 2.2 GW solar plant — the Tara […] Read more
Self Sustaining Off Grid Options In Remote Areas Can Lead To Technological As Well As Social Changes Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ashutosh Verma, Founder at Exalta India, a startup focused on the sustainability space has seen the market evolve from solar powered devices to a demand for EV’s today. It’s a market where his firm has tried to offer a product for each need. We spoke to him about his firm, and plans for the future. […] Read more
EDP to Invest in 1.5 GW of Green Hydrogen by 2030 Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Portugal’s largest utility EDP said on Tuesday it was increasing its bet on green hydrogen and aimed to reach 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity by 2030, capitalising on its presence in key markets such as Iberia, the United States and Brazil. The announcement, made during the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, came after EDP […] Read more
Inox Wind Wins 150MW Wind Project from NTPC REL Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Noida-based Inox Wind on Monday said it has bagged a 150 MW wind power project order from NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. The project will likely help NTPC achieve its target of having over 60 GW renewable energy capacity, constituting nearly 50 per cent of the company’s overall power generation capacity by 2032. It will be […] Read more
SJVN To Build 100 MW Solar Project in Punjab With PPA From PSPCL Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy SJVN, the jointly owned power firm of the Government of Himachal Pradesh and Govt Of India has won a 100 MW grid connected solar project from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). The power purchase agreement shall be signed between PSPCL and SJVN for 25 years. SJVN currently has installed capacity of 2016.5 MW which […] Read more