ReNew Commissions First Of 3 ISTS Transmission Projects In Karnataka Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy After winning 3 transmission projects in Karnataka to date, ReNew has commissioned the first of those as part of their commitment to build transmission for ~5 GW of wind power, under (Inter State Transmission System) ISTS. Central Transmission Utility (CTU), a Govt. of India owned entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of […] Read more
Residential Solar Rooftop Potential Linked To Subsidies-CEEW Study Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Over 25 crore households across India have the potential to deploy 637 GW of solar energy capacity on rooftops, according to a new report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) report released today. The CEEW report found that deploying just one-third of this total solar technical potential could support the entire electricity […] Read more
Current Growth Insufficient To Meet Global Net Zero Targets: KPMG Report Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report from KPMG said that current developments across the world were not enough to meet the net zero targets globally. It said that governments and industry must deliver transformative change on net zero but are currently hamstrung by significant barriers, including global public debt, domestic tensions, increased opposition to decarbonization plans, and the […] Read more
Chinese Module Majors Feel The Pinch From Module Price Drop Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy As financial results for Q3 come in, it is obvious that the pain of dropping module prices is beginning to impact major global players, especially the Chinese majors that dominate global markets. Except for pockets where buyers are from the US and Europe who consciously avoided Chinese players, revenues have sustained only on higher volumes, […] Read more
How is Soltec’s Tracker for US Market Different than Its Other Trackers? Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar tracker manufacturer from Spain, Soltec, has designed a single-axis tracker specifically for the US market. The tracker, SFOne US, vis-a-vis Soltec’s trackers for other markets, sees a fewer number of parts. It also comes with the option with some pieces pre-assembled. In the US market, the tracker is longer with thicker piles, which means […] Read more
100KW Open Access Limit Not Applicable to Captive Consumers: MERC Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy It may be recalled that in May, the Ministry of Power has asked all the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to notify green tariffs under the Green Energy Open Access Regulations. Heeding the request, MERC has introduced the draft notification on Green Energy Open Access. The MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) DOA Regulations pave the way […] Read more
EU’s Grid Infrastructure Needs 200 GW Battery Storage: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Power Europe report on the use of storage in grid, and the importance of developing supportive energy policy talked about several aspects of the grid infrastructure in the European Union (EU). It underscored the key recommendations for strengthening the EU grid policy to drive transformative changes in the energy landscape for battery storage. […] Read more
THDC to Build RE Projects of 3270 MW in Karnataka Updated On Fri, Nov 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttarakhand-based government firm THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) has set sights on establishing 3,270 megawatts (MWs) of clean energy projects in Karnataka with emphasis on pumped storage and floating solar in the state. The THDC project in Karnataka is likely to boost the growth of renewable energy in the state also increase the presence of THDC […] Read more
Masdar To Expand in Saudi with 1.1 GW & Azerbaijan with 500 MW Projects Updated On Thu, Nov 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Led by Abu Dhabi based renewable energy firm, Masdar, EDF Renewables, and Saudi conglomerate Nesma Company have joined hands with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for the development of a solar plant with capacity of 1100 MW. When it is operational, the Al Henakiyah solar power project will supply power to over 190,000 homes […] Read more
