Change In FDRE Bidding Norms Can Aid RE Growth: EMBER Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy EMBER recently released a policy paper highlighting the importance of changing the approach to bidding in the FDRE tenders to increase renewable energy (RE) capacity growth in India. It also stated that it’s unfair to make developers responsible for handling the unpredictable nature of renewable energy in contracts and that this should be rethought. EMBER […] Read more
Envision bags 116 MW Wind Turbine Deal From Blueleaf Energy Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Envision Wind Power Technologies India Private Limited has announced a major milestone by securing a 116 MW turbine supply agreement with Blueleaf Energy. This agreement involves the supply of 35 EN-156 3.3 MW turbines for a co-located wind-solar hybrid power project in Madhya Pradesh, set to commence construction in 2024 and complete by 2025. […] Read more
Ujala Scheme: Odisha Tops The Chart With Highest LED Bulbs Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha has now topped the list for extending the widest coverage of energy efficient LED bulbs under the Union government’s Ujala scheme. The latest information furnished by the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Manohar Lal Khattar revealed that compared to other states, the coastal state saw the highest distribution of the energy efficient […] Read more
J&K: 100 Tribal Villages to Achieve Self-Sufficiency with RE Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to push renewable energy in the rural parts of Jammu and Kashmir, the state government has decided to provide 100% green energy to 100 tribal villages. The local administration recently held a meeting in this regard to identify these 100 tribal villages in the region. The initiative is a part of the […] Read more
Indian Wind Sector Prone To Cybersecurity Risks: NITI Aayog Report Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by NITI Aayog identified emerging concerns in cybersecurity for the Indian wind sector due to the import of components for the wind sector, particularly from China, by the Wind Turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The report proposes a multi-pronged approach integrating policy interventions, manufacturing support, and robust cybersecurity measures. Given the increasing […] Read more
Sri Lanka Gets First ADB Backed Agrivoltaics Project Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka’s first Agrivoltaic demonstration project has been formally inaugurated earlier this week. The 85 kWp project, backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), working with the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) under the Ministry of Power and Energy (MOPE), the Tea Smallholders Development Authority (TSHDA) under the Ministry of Plantation Industries (MOPI), the […] Read more
India’s Data Centre Boom Opens Up A Fresh Segment For Green Developers Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Tej Prakash Bharadwaj & Manish Kumar Notwithstanding the sluggish growth of data centres in India in the early 2000s, the advent and popularity of AI means that the data center sector in India is now set for a significant expansion matching its status as a regional power. With a total capacity of around 1,000 Megawatt […] Read more
5 Key Takeaways: Statistical Review of World Energy Report Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy As the world grapples with the dual challenges of ongoing climate change and the transition to sustainable energy sources, the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy offers valuable insights into global energy trends. The latest edition of the report, now in its 73rd iteration and the second under the Energy Institute, analyzes data from […] Read more
Data Centers, EV To Raise US Power Demand To 300 TWh: Report Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rystad Energy in its recent research report found that the total US electricity demand has remained relatively stable at around 4,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) since 2010. But as electrification accelerates, that’s about to change as the report accredits this growth to the build-out of data centers which can support more widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). […] Read more
