Indian Airports Move Towards Renewables, Glare Hazards Pose New Challenge Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy By-Ravleen Kaur Earlier in March, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced that it will use 100 percent renewable energy at all its airports by 2024. AAI is India’s public sector airport developer and operator. Of the 137 airports it manages, the statutory body has, already commissioned in-house solar plants at 38 airports with a capacity of 40 […] Read more
Senior Engineer – PSSE Updated On Thu, Aug 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Responsible for engineering design and modification activities related to electrical & electronic circuits, systems, and equipment. May involve the installation, operation & maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. Discipline concerning power systems, electronic and transmission equipment, electric service and supply systems, lighting systems, communication service and supply systems, fire alarm and detection systems, control systems […] Read more
Renewables Led To Saving Of $520bn in Fuel Costs Globally: IRENA Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) claimed that the global power sector saved $520 billion in fuel costs last year, owing to the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources. The report underscores how the ongoing fossil fuel price crisis catalyzed the competitiveness of renewable power sources. In 2022, 86 percent, equivalent to 187 Gigawatts (GW), […] Read more
Virtual Power Plants To The Rescue During Peak Demand In San Diego Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy As extreme heat records fall across the West (US) and strain the power grid, San Diego Gas & Electric is piloting a new cleantech innovation known as a virtual power plant (a VPP) to reduce energy demand and put electricity back on the grid during peak hours – all through leveraging the capabilities of customer-owned […] Read more
Sterlite Power Wins Green Energy Transmission Project in Rajasthan from RECPDCL Updated On Mon, Aug 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power, a private sector power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider, has secured the order for Rajasthan Phase-III (20 GW), Part F Transmission project. This order win marks Sterlite Power’s second venture into green energy transmission projects in the state of Rajasthan. The project was bid out through tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. Sterlite […] Read more
10.4 GW Tenders Issued For Standalone Wind & Hybrid Projects In ’22: India Wind Energy Market Outlook Updated On Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per a report by GWEC and MEC Intelligence (MEC+), entitled ‘From local wind power to global export hub: India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2023-2027’ published recently, India could become a key player in the global wind energy supply chain. The India Outlook from GWEC and MEC+ highlights that in 2022, 10.4 GW of tenders […] Read more
Alinta’s Big Battery Plans of 100 MW/200 MWh for Australia in the Offing Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Australian electricity generating and gas retailing private firm Alinta Energy, owned by Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, is making progress towards the development of a 100 MW/200 MWh big battery in southwest Western Australia. The firm has stated that the project will facilitate renewable energy generation in the state while lending support to the […] Read more
JREDA Issues Tender To Empanel Vendors Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has invited bids for the empanelment of vendors for installations of solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The tender was meant for vendors who would be liable to design, manufacture, supply, transport, install, test and commission off-grid solar pumps. The scope of work encompasses the supply of solar […] Read more
Consortium Formed for Sri Lanka’s Largest Private-Sector Renewable Energy Project with BESS Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy A leading player in the renewable energy sector of Sri Lanka, WindForce PLC, has partnered with reputed IPP Lakdhanavi Ltd and the Blue Circle Pte Ltd- a Singapore-based renewable energy firm, for what is set to be Sri Lanka’s largest private-sector renewable energy project. The project, which will transform the energy landscape of the island […] Read more
