Australia Set for Solar With 8 Hour BESS Backup Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Australian Infrastucture investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, has announced plans to pioneer a global market first in advanced long duration energy storage solution developed in a technical collaboration with CATL, the world’s leading battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturer. The groundbreaking storage solution, believed to be the world’s first genuine 8-hour battery at more than double […] Read more
Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […] Read more
New Entrant-Army Solar Aims 3 GW Of Module Production Capacity Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Army Solar, a new entrant in India’s solar module manufacturing sector, is set to carve out its own niche in the growing industry. Previously focused on the textile business, the company has now turned its attention to the booming solar market, aiming to establish itself as a key player in module production. Praful Radadiya, Co-Founder […] Read more
DEWA Seeks Developers To Build 1.6GW Solar With 1GW BESS Project Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to submit expressions of interest (EOI) for a tender to develop 1,600-megawatt (MW) solar project. This project is the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase, which is expandable to 2,000MW, with photovoltaic solar panels and a battery energy […] Read more
₹750 Cr Budget Allocation In J&K Budget To Solarize Govt Buildings Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy In Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) first budget as an elected government in seven years, Chief Minister and Finance Minister Omar Abdullah outlined plans to enhance the state’s solar potential. “We are promoting rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The solarization of 22,494 government buildings, with a total capacity of 314 […] Read more
Solar Production Equipment In Focus For Solar Power Europe Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy SolarPower Europe, the leading European solar body, has released a new report that calls upon Europe to seek deeper backward integration for solar manufacturing. The report highlights that at least 38 companies are active in Europe manufacturing the equipment and machinery that produces vital steps of the solar PV module supply chain, including cells, ingots, […] Read more
SECI Issues 2.7 MW Floating Solar Tender With BESS In Lakshadweep Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Soon after announcing plans to develop grid-connected Floating Solar PV (FSPV) projects at the beginning of 2025, SECI has now released a tender to build such projects in Lakshadweep. These projects will be located in two locations within the union territory —Agatti and Kavaratti—and include an optional Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). SECI has set […] Read more
Energy Storage Lead Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy The role shall focuses on developing cost models and designing solutions for BESS and PSP projects, particularly for renewable energy tenders (FDRE, RTC) and C&I consumers. Responsibilities include bottom-up costing, technology evaluation and LCOE/LCOS analysis for various storage durations and applications. The role involves structuring storage solutions for C&I clients under different models (Open Access, […] Read more
Saurenergy Explains: AC Block vs DC Block – Battle of BESS Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy sources struggled to become a reliable alternative to fossil-based power for long. The Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) emerged as a panacea to renewable woes, with new renewable projects now even accommodating BESS as a part of the project. The landscape of utility-scale BESS is also now witnessing a dynamic evolution, with […] Read more
