MoP Advises REIAs To Co-Locate ESS With Solar Plants In Upcoming Tenders Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has released an advisory on the co-location of energy storage systems (ESS) with solar plants. Its latest advisory aims to incorporate a minimum of a 2-hour co-located Energy Storage System (ESS) equivalent to 10% of installed solar capacity in future tenders. The notification stated, “This requirement will help mitigate intermittency […] Read more
Regional Support Consultant – Regional Support Unit (Africa) Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The purpose of the Regional Support Consultant role is to serve as a pivotal link between various stakeholders within the African region. They would facilitate and support seamless communication, coordination, and collaboration with the National Focal Points from the member countries in Africa. This role is essential for supporting the National Focal Point and the […] Read more
Retired Wind Turbine Blades To Be Used For Road Construction Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy A Chinese research team has developed an innovative technology to repurpose aging wind turbine blades, offering a sustainable solution to the growing challenge of decommissioned turbines. After five years of research, the team, led by Tang Zhicheng from the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has introduced a method that […] Read more
Will 7.5 GW Green Energy Auction Be a Game-Changer for Philippines? Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Tuesday the successful completion of the 3rd Green Energy Auction (GEA-3), offering 7,500 megawatts (MW)—well above the 4,650 MW installation target. The auction aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s energy agenda, aimed at accelerating the shift to renewable energy (RE) and strengthening the country’s energy security and […] Read more
Solar Finance Specialist Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Reporting to the Chief of Resource Mobilisation or a designated officer, you will provide essential support across our business clusters. Your primary responsibility will be to review, develop, and deploy financing strategies for renewable energy, aligning with the ISA’s mission to lead the energy transition through its member states. In this role, you will lead […] Read more
Tata Power Eyes 25.6 GW Clean Energy Milestone With Mega Projects Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian power solutions company Tata Power is optimistic about increasing its clean energy portfolio to 25,620 MW soon. This growth comes from a wide range of green projects currently under construction. The company, which was primarily a thermal power-based firm in 2015, has since transitioned towards cleaner solutions. Tata Power currently has a total operational […] Read more
Amazon To Add Three New Wind Farm Projects Across India Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy American multinational technology company, Amazon has invested in three new wind energy projects across India, further expanding its presence in India. The new projects include wind farms in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Its latest investment expands the company’s renewable energy portfolio in India which now comprises 53 solar and wind projects nationwide.The new wind farms […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Generation Increased 18% In CY24 Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy sector witnessed a strong year-on-year growth in calendar year 2024 (CY24), with total renewable energy generation (including large hydro) reaching 3,87,553.52 million units (MU)—a 14.8% increase compared to 3,37,745.63 MU in CY23, as per the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Solar Energy Sees Impressive Growth A major contributor to […] Read more
MERC’s No To Wind-Solar-Thermal Bundling for OA Consumers In Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy In an order that left some hope for a future rethink on the issue, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has rejected a plea by the Captive Power Producers Association(CPPA) in the state to direct the key state discom/s to allow bundling of solar, wind and thermal power for use by captive consumers too. MSEDCL […] Read more
