India’s Policy Framework For Low-Carbon Electricity Generation Updated On Thu, Dec 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy India recently submitted its Long-term Low-Carbon Development strategy to the requirements of the Paris Agreement. The South Asian country aims to go carbon-neutral by 2070, requiring adopting new technological developments while taking care of all the associated risks. For this, the Policy framework that the country adopts will matter the most in its transition to […] Read more
US Solar Output Increases by 26% in First Nine Months of 2022 Y-o-Y Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to the latest report from the country’s Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar PV generation increased in the US during the first nine months of the year by 26.1% compared to the same period last year. According to information from its publication “Electric Power Monthly,” solar PV generated 21.02% more electricity in September 2022 than […] Read more
World’s Largest Solar Thermal Project Starts Grid Supplies In Dubai Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy On November 29 (Dubai Time), the Trough Unit No. 1 facility of Shanghai Electric’s 700MW solar thermal and 250MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Dubai has successfully achieved grid-connected electricity generation, marking a significant milestone along the path of the firm’s entry into the renewable energy sector. Solar Thermal Trough Unit No. 1 in Dubai Connected to […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
Renewable Power Capital, Eelpower Form JV for 1 GW Storage In UK Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Renewable Power Capital (RPC), a pan-European renewable energy investment platform backed by CPP Investments, has announced that it has entered into the battery storage market in Great Britain, in partnership with Eelpower, the UK specialist battery storage company. The official statement by RPC held that the new joint venture will acquire, build and operate utility-scale […] Read more
Solar Is Changing Fast, Here Are 5 Ways It Already Has Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy When the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched back in January 2010, India had a total installed solar capacity of around 160 MW. The mission itself had a target of 20 GW by 2022. However, changes on the ground in terms of technology, availability and fresh climate realities meant a wholesale upgrade on those […] Read more
CERC Relents, Allows GST Compensation On O&M Expenses To Azure Power, Others Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has finally relented, and ruled in favour of GST compensation for a clutch of developers in seven cases (5 of which involve Azure Power owned entities). The issue has been contested around the treatment of GST on O&M (Operations and maintainence) contracts of solar projects […] Read more
HCG Hospital Chain Installs 2.25 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hospitals in India have been recognising the many advantages of installing solar panels, such as curbing electricity bills since healthcare is an energy intensive industry. Among the most recent hospitals to take the solar route is Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG), which is among the largest cancer care hospital chains in India. In a bid […] Read more
Deloitte Report: Success Factors for Low-Carbon Future in Power Sector Updated On Tue, Nov 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy A study entitled “Success Factors for a Low-Carbon Future in the Power Sector” has been released by Deloitte India. The development of new technologies and the creation of a framework to reduce risk are being supported by numerous governments and multilateral organizations, which are helping to facilitate the energy transition. Although every nation is distinct, […] Read more
