Europe’s Solar Energy Surge: A Promising Solution Or Just A Palliative? Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe is in the middle of its biggest ever solar build out currently, as it seeks to build more solar capacity for every reason from more energy security to clean energy. But can solar deliver for Europe? Is it the panacea to energy security in the long term? Or is it doomed to over promise […] Read more
Idaho’s First Utility-Scale Energy Storage Installations Underway Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The first utility-scale energy storage installations in Idaho are underway as construction has begun on them. The said installations entail an 80-megawatt (MW) BESS (battery energy storage system) that is under construction at Idaho Power’s Hemingway substation in Owyhee County. It also includes a 40 MW battery energy storage system under construction adjacent to the […] Read more
Oman to Award Solar Energy Projects of $777 Mn for Country’s Largest Solar Panel Project Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), responsible for purchasing power and water for all IPP/IWPP projects within the Sultanate of Oman, will soon award solar energy projects to international investors. These projects are worth $777 million and have secured approvals from the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR)- which looks after electrcitiy regulation. The […] Read more
Jindal Stainless Plans 27 MW Rooftop Solar at its Facilities Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Steel giant Jindal Stainless has announced that it will install solar power panels of over 27 MW at its facilities to further the cause of decarbonisation of its industrial processes. Jindal said that its two rooftop solar plants will be: 21 MWp capacity at Jajpur unit (Odisha) and 6 MWp capacity at Hisar unit (Haryana). […] Read more
Ramkrishna Forgings to Spend Rs 35 Cr for 7.82 MW Rooftop Solar Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy As industries rush towards decarbonisation through employment renewable energy, Ramkrishna Forgings Limited plans has said that it will install a 7.82 MW rooftop solar power system at forging plants. The rooftop solar will come up in Sariekella and Dugni plants in Jamshedpur. The total investment in the solar installation will come to Rs 35 crore. […] Read more
PMRC to Install Solar Panels to Power Auxiliary Services at Metro Stations Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) has come up with a plan to make all the metro stations in the capital city of Bihar as green buildings. PMRC is mulling to install solar power systems on the elevated metro stations and the metro depots as they are being designed in an energy-efficient way. PMRC aims to […] Read more
Community Solar: An Explainer Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has established itself as an attractive option for green transition enthusiasts who are also looking to bring down their energy costs. The last decade saw solar prices come down considerably, which made the technology even more attractive. However, Rooftop solar becomes unappealing to most lower-income households because of the higher cost per kilowatt […] Read more
UP Power Corporation Joins Hands With NEDA to Promote Solar-Powered Tube Wells Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Non-Conventional Energy Development Agency (NEDA) and the UP Power Corporation have joined hands to provide solar equipment to farmers for grid-connected agricultural tube wells, that will make irrigation cost-effective by cutting down electricity expenses. The collaboration is under the scheme called PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) by the Indian government that […] Read more
NTPC REL Issues Tender for 310 MW Floating & Ground Mounted Solar Project Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), in Joint Venture with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), invites online bids for Green Valley Renewable Energy Limited (GVREL), a subsidiary of NTPC REL from eligible bidders on single stage two envelope (i.e., envelope-I: techno-commercial bid and envelope-II: price bid) basis for 310 MW floating and ground mounted solar PV […] Read more
