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
SolarPower Europe Unveils Digital Agrivoltaics Map Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar trade body SolarPower Europe has launched a digital map to showcase agrivoltaics projects in ten countries in Europe, including Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands. The map includes more than 200 projects across the continent, amassing a combined capacity of 2.8 gW. The map showcases various technologies used in agriPV projects, whether it be […] Read more
Delayed Solar Project: Gujarat Discom, GETCO Draw GERC’s Ire Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) in its latest judgement ordered the Gujarat discom-Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) and govt entity Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) to refund the amount charged to solar generators on account of delays. The case was filed by Arka Energy, Aditya Energy and their clients jointly against UGVCL, […] Read more
US To Invest $71 Million In Supporting Solar Manufacturing Research Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $71 million investment, including $16 million from the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, in research, development, and demonstration projects to grow the network of domestic manufacturers across the U.S. solar energy supply chain. The selected projects will address gaps in the domestic solar manufacturing capacity for the supply […] Read more
Module Supply: ReNew, Emmvee, Vikram Solar Win NTPC’s Khavda Tender Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC REL (Renewable Energy Limited) has awarded the contracts of supply of solar modules for its 1,255 MW solar project to three solar module manufacturers. Three companies-Emmvee, ReNew and Vikram Solar emerged as the winners of the NTPC REL’s tender. The tender was floated in September 2023. The solar project is scheduled to come up […] Read more
Stonepeak, CHC Form Japanese Battery Energy Storage Platform Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm specialising in infrastructure and real assets, and CHC, a battery energy storage system project development and electricity data management company headquartered in Singapore, have announced the creation of a platform focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage projects in Japan. The platform will focus on developing, constructing, […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains: A Guide to Green Power Trading Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world has witnessed exponential growth in the renewable energy sector, particularly over the last decade, as the importance of renewable energy has become common knowledge. According to one IRENA report, 2023 set a new record in renewables deployment in the power sector by reaching a total capacity of 3,870 Gigawatts (GW) globally. Furthermore, renewables […] Read more
SJVN, Hero Future Energies Sign PPA For 120 MW AP Solar Project Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Limited (SJVN), an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), recently signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Hero Future Energies. The company singed this agreement with SJVN Limited for a 120 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project to be developed in Andhra Pradesh. Under the agreement, the project is expected to be commissioned […] Read more
EU To Withdraw From Probe Into Chinese Solar Park Construction Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Earlier this year, the United States (US) and European Union (EU) Commission announced launching an inquiry into Chinese suppliers of wind turbines under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation. This announcement came as Chinese wind turbine manufacturers pushed hard and won some orders in Europe. The Chinese suppliers offered cheap turbines and generous finance which distorts […] Read more
