India Needs To Triple Wind Energy Power By 2027: EMBER Report Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy India must triple its installed wind power capacity by 2027 to meet the projections made by the National Electricity Plan (NEP14). Though implementation of policies with state-specific targets will be crucial, the trends of wind and solar together will work in its favour – a reliable and diversified energy mix that helps India meet its […] Read more
Rajasthan Investor Summit 2024 Attracts High Renewable Commitments Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy At the Rajasthan Investment Summit 2024 in New Delhi, 17 major companies signed MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) to invest a massive Rs. 8 lakh crore across various sectors, focusing on renewable energy, oil and gas, logistics, and infrastructure. In the energy sector, Tata Power, NHPC, Avaada Group, and Jindal Renewable Power all committed to building […] Read more
The Australia Experience: How Energy Storage is Transforming National Grids Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy storage has undeniably emerged as a critical component in the growth of solar energy. For much of the last decade, high installation costs and the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources were major barriers to wider adoption. However, advancements in technology and government subsidies have significantly reduced these costs, with increased competition and production […] Read more
MAHAPREIT and NTPC Sign RE Projects Worth 10 GW Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, under which a joint venture agreement was signed with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology, MAHAPREIT. Together, the two firms are set to develop 10 GW of renewable energy parks and projects in the state of Maharashtra or other states in […] Read more
MERC Declines To Give Relief To EESL Over ‘Change of Law’ Claim Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in its latest order declined any relief to the Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL). The case was related to the petition of the government entity, seeking compensation of Rs 27 crore. EESL sought this amount due to the rise of taxations on solar equipment during the developmental phase of […] Read more
81% of RE Additions In 2023 Were Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels: IRENA Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewables remain competitive despite fossil fuel prices returning closer to historical cost levels, concludes Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023, released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the Global Renewables Summit during the UN General Assembly in New York today. Of the record 473 gigawatts (GW) added in 2023, 81% or 382 GW […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh To Invest In Pumped Storage projects Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the State has decided to enter the sector of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). He said that PSPs are considered one of the most dependable mechanisms towards a balanced supply of power from renewable sources like solar and wind energy. Himachal has been the leader in mini-hydel […] Read more
Delectrik Wins 3 MWh Battery Energy Storage Project From NTPC Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based Delectrik Systems, a flow battery OEM, won a tender from NTPC for its NETRA division (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance) to deploy a 3 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) based Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). NETRA is deploying this VRFB as long-duration energy storage (LDES) to augment the storage capacity of its microgrid […] Read more
ICRA Sees FDRE, RTC Projects As Key Drivers Of India’s RE Growth Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) foresees a rise in renewable energy capacity in the next six years in India. It is estimated that the share of renewable energy (RE), plus large hydro, in all-India electricity generation, will increase to over 35% in FY2030 from 21% in FY2024. ICRA […] Read more
