The US Doubles Down On Energy Storage Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy The market for energy storage in US is making big strides, driven by the record growth in the past year even though Covid pandemic upset the momentum of various other industries across the world. Renewable storage market has rather been holding up the country’s economic prospects. Over the year 2020, 1,464 MW/3,487 MWh of new […] Read more
IEEFA report: “States should have primary responsibility for agrivoltaics” Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Agriculture, a key mainstay of the Indian economy has a vital role to play in the creation of renewable energy capacity, especially if ways could be found to combine it with solar generation. This is where agrivoltaics assume such vital importance. A study focused on ‘Agrivoltaics in India: Fertile Ground?’ by Institute for Energy Economics […] Read more
Azure Power Q2 Results. Not Enough To Enthuse Investors Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy The NYSE listed Azure Power Global Limited announced its consolidated results under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for the fiscal second quarter 2022, period ended September 30, 2021. Fiscal Second Quarter 2022 Period ended September 30, 2021 Operating Highlights: Megawatts (“MW”) Operating* were 2,210 MWs, as of September 30, 2021, an increase of 31% over September 30, 2020. […] Read more
MoP Approves 23 New ISTS Projects Worth ₹15,893 cr Updated On Fri, Dec 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved 23 new Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) projects with an estimated cost of Rs 15,893 crore. The new ISTS projects comprise 13 projects with an estimated cost of Rs 14,766 to be developed under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) […] Read more
India’s 2030 Climate Targets are ‘achievable’ through Renewables: Says LBNL 2030 Updated On Fri, Dec 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy There is no doubt that India is in midst of an energy transition, with important social and economic implications depending on the pathways that are chosen. A Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) study, under the US Department of State evaluated in-depth India’s future power investments. Giving a promising outlook on India’s future power system investments, […] Read more
MNRE Gets Approval For Rs 454 Crore Spends To Support Renewables for the Next 5 Years Updated On Fri, Dec 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy The approvals, covering the period 2021-22 to 2025-26, have all been communicated this week. Covering the areas of supporting research and development (Rs 228 crores), Public Awareness (Rs 26 crores) and Human Resources Development ( Rs 200 crores), the idea is to provide the MNRE with funds to achieve key objectives. While readers will be […] Read more
Procurement At Scale Helped Bring Down Prices By 22% For 3 Wheelers Updated On Fri, Dec 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy With its focus on delivering clean, affordable, and reliable energy, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) is playing a key role in creating an enabling ecosystem for transitioning to renewable, energy efficient solutions, specially, electric mobility. CESL, a subsidiary of state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), works under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Saur […] Read more
Daqo New Energy Begins Polysilicon Production At New 4B Facility Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Daqo New Energy Corp, a leading Chinese manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, today announced that it had completed the construction ahead of schedule and begun pilot production at its new 35,000 MT Phase 4B polysilicon production facility. The Company expects its Phase 4B polysilicon production facility to gradually ramp up to full production capacity and […] Read more
India’s Journey Towards Clean Energy Transition in 2022: Stepped Approach Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Vishnu Sudarsan, J Sagar Associates Decarbonize, digitise and decantrise is the new mantra for India’s energy transition roadmap. PM Modi’s Paris pledge has given a shot in the arm for the country’s transition plan towards clean energy and to achieve the goal of greening the economy. It provides certainty and visibility to a clean […] Read more
