Govt Amends RE Bundling Norms, Allows Joint Ventures Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has issued a notification to amend some portions of the scheme for bundling renewable energy with thermal/hydropower energy. The new changes are related to allowing joint ventures (JVs) to set up renewable energy plants for the purpose and about the location of such plants. The ministry said that the new changes […] Read more
SafEarth Nets Rs 35 Million Funding From Anthill Ventures, Others Updated On Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy SafEarth, a technology platform for adoption of renewable energy in India has today announced the successful completion of its recent funding round of 35 Million (Rs 3.5 crore). The funding was led by Anthill Ventures, Third Derivative and Mumbai Angels. This investment will fuel SafEarth’s product development initiatives and support its expansion into new industrial […] Read more
As Bangladesh’s Textile Sector Makes Green Switch, Lessons For India’s Export Giants Too Updated On Tue, Jun 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bangladesh has been a laggard when it comes to Grid-scale solar adaptation, historically. The country, which also imports power from India, faces a challenge when it comes to energy, with a reliance on natural gas besides thermal power from India. However, there have been clear signs of acceleration in its solar installation drive recently. At […] Read more
China’s Offshore Wind Achieves Remarkable Power Price Parity with Coal Prices Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy China’s rapidly expanding offshore wind industry has defied the global norm by successfully driving down power prices to match those of coal, according to a recent report by BloombergNEF. While other regions continue to face upward pressure on energy costs, China’s offshore wind sector has experienced a significant reduction in prices, presenting a promising development […] Read more
The Top 5: Indian Steel Makers And Their Green Plans Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy India stands tall among the world’s leading steel-producing nations. Thanks to rapid infrastructure development, steel demand has soared, making the Indian steel industry a crucial player in the global market. However, as the world grapples with environmental challenges and the need for sustainable practices, India’s steel producers are stepping up with their green plans to […] Read more
India Added 1,077 MW Of Additional Renewable Capacities In May Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest released monthly power installation report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) claimed that India added a total of 1076.7 Megawatt (MW) of renewable energy (excluding hydro) in the month of May this year. It included the addition of 743.34 MW of solar energy. By the end of April 2023, the country had a total installed […] Read more
RE Projects With No PPAs, Made For Power Exchanges- CFD could Make It Possible Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy In an announcement that could potentially change the landscape of renewable energy projects, the way they are procured and the flexibility, freedom enjoyed by developers and generators in the industry, new renewable energy projects can now be sold on power exchanges exclusively. Traders and project developers will interact directly for contracting supplies from these projects. […] Read more
Five Reasons EVs Will Deliver On Their Clean Promise Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy In Part 1 of this two-part series yesterday, we covered the various challenges to Electric Vehicles (EVs), especially regarding their green credentials. However, the EV juggernaut has only picked up speed in India, with the market leader, Tata Motors, which leads in the four-wheeler EV segment with their EV models-Tiago and Nexon is now all set to launch its […] Read more
Faster RE Deployment In West Africa Could Save Millions By 2030-Wärtsilä Study Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Speaking last week at the West Africa Energy Transition Forum in Dakar in the presence of key energy decision-makers, experts from Wärtsilä shared insights on the impact renewables will have on power system cost, flexibility, and stability in West Africa. They presented the results of their latest study which investigates Senegal’s optimal power system expansion. […] Read more
