ONGC Plans Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investment For Energy Transition Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy State owned oil and gas producer ONGC has announced an investmen worth Rs 1 lakh crore by the end of this decade (2030) on energy transition projects. Most of the investments will be made on renewable energy projects. ONGC has already declared its target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2038. The fresh announcement […] Read more
Offshore Wind Projects Starting Before 2033 To Get 25 Years Of ISTS Waiver In India Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power, in its latest notification, has allowed a 25-year waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for early starters of offshore wind power projects. As per the notification, all the offshore projects commissioned on or before December 31, 2032, would be eligible for the long-term waiver. Besides these, the notification also confirms that […] Read more
5 Solar Energy Myths That Need To Be Buried For Good Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Despite the many benefits that solar energy offers, it continues to be shrouded in myth. However, in the recent past, particularly the last five years, solar has overcome challenges, and many myths, like few heralded energy sources before it. Saur Energy deflates the most common myths around solar. We hope these have not kept you […] Read more
IEA Report: Expect $1.7 Trillion Investments In Clean Energy In 2023 Updated On Fri, May 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency has said that the global investment in clean energy is on course to rise to $1.7 trillion in 2023. In this journey, solar energy is set to eclipse oil production for the first time. According to the new report by IEA, about $2.8 trillion is set to be invested globally in […] Read more
India Among Top 5 Global Destinations In RE Investments: IEA Report Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) claimed that India was among the top five countries globally to receive the highest investments in the renewable energy sector since 2019. The report titled ‘World Energy Investment 2023’ explores investment in the global power markets. The global report also termed the Indian solar market ‘dynamic.’ However, […] Read more
Sterlite Copper to Source 16 MW Hybrid Renewable Power from Serentica Renewables Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy A power delivery agreement (PDA) has been signed between Serentica Renewables India Pvt (SRIPL) and Sterlite Copper, a subsidiary of Vedanta. The agreement paves the way for Sterlite Copper to source hybrid renewable power of 16 MW capacity for its copper operations in Silvassa. The hybrid project will be established on a captive model. It […] Read more
India & Australia Forge Partnership for Green Hydrogen Taskforce Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new Green Hydrogen Taskforce will see an exchange of ideas and expertise between India and Australia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese have entered into an agreement to propel forward efforts on Green Hydrogen in unison. “The task force will comprise Australian and Indian experts in renewable hydrogen and report […] Read more
BSES Rajdhani Joins Hands with Sheru for India’s First Vehicle-to-Grid Station Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) has announced a partnership with energy software firm Sheru to develop the country’s first vehicle-to-grid station. Sheru’s proprietary bidirectional battery-swapping station would provide swappable batteries for electric two-wheelers, two-wheelers, and rickshaws and help power their mobility. The station would also support BRPL’s power requirement during periods of peak power need. […] Read more
MNRE, States Discuss Ways To Achieve 500 GW Renewable Target Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) discussed with different states in the national capital to review the progress of various renewable energy programmes in the country. In its brainstorming session, the ministry told the states that India had already achieved 172 Gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy while works are in different stages to […] Read more
