Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more
How US Import Barrier On Chinese Solar Cells Can Change Trade Game? Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The recent trade barriers imposed by the United States (US) against the imports of Chinese solar equipment like solar cells has triggered speculations on the overall global trades of clean energy equipment. The Joe Biden led government recently triggered a new controversy by increasing the imports tariffs for solar cells for upto 50 percent and […] Read more
Orb Energy Launches 35 MW Solar Park In Karnataka Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Orb Energy has launched a 35 MW (DC) ground-mounted solar park in Arsikere in the Hassan district, a significant player in the Indian solar power business, the firm announced on Tuesday. This 110-acre solar park, which produces 5.24 crore units of green power annually and offsets 45,000 tons of carbon dioxide, was built especially to […] Read more
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
