UK Allocates £4.3 Mn Funding to Advance Space-Based Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The UK government has allocated £4.3 million in funding to universities and tech companies to drive the development of space-based solar power. While the concept of commercial power stations in space may seem futuristic, the space industry has long been at the forefront of solar power advancements. As part of the government’s space-based solar power […] 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
ICCT Suggests Placing Premium on Battery Electric Trucks in Delhi EV Policy 2.0 Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The current Electric Vehicle Policy of Delhi phases out this August. The policy, without a doubt, has played a key role in giving an impetus to e-mobility in Delhi. The International Council On Clean Transportation has come up with recommendations for the city’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0. The report stresses on providing incentives for medium […] Read more
Gautam Solar Launches Solar Modules for Developers, EPC at Intersolar Europe Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturer Gautam Solar has launched N-type TOPCon (Tunnel oxide passivated contact) and Mono PERC Solar modules at Intersolar Europe, a leading exhibition for the solar Industry. Gautam Solar has launched the TOPCon solar modules in two ranges, 420 Wp-435 Wp for distributors, EPC, developers in residential, commercial & industrial (C&I) segments as well as […] Read more
CERC Extends Deadline for ISTS Waivers for RE Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest suo motu order, allowed an extension of the waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for renewable projects. It implies those wind and solar projects whose generation capacity was declared under commercial operation earlier between February 13, 2018, to December 31, 2022. These projects were given ISTS waivers […] Read more
Waaree Renewable Technologies Bags 6.5 MWp(DC)/ 5 MW(AC) EPC Project in Chhattisgarh Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy EPC firm, Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for a solar power project by energy arm of India’s leading steel and power conglomerate. The firm has secured the EPC contract for a 6.5 MWp (DC)/ 5 MW (AC) solar power project in Chhattisgarh. The project […] Read more
Govt Releases Norms for Tariff-Based Bidding Process for RE Power with Storage Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power recently released a set of guidelines for a tariff-based competitive bidding process for procuring firm and dispatchable power from grid-connected renewable energy power projects with energy storage systems. The document defined renewable power as solar generating systems, wind energy generating systems, or a combination of both, with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). It also […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender for Selection of Consultancy Firm for 100 MW SPV Project with 40 MW/120 MWh BESS Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for consulting services for the selection of consultancy firm for owners engineer services for 100 MW SPV Project along with 40 MW/120 MWh BESS at Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh and 100 MW Floating Solar PV Project at Getalsud, Jharkhand. The last date for submission of bids […] Read more
Cheaper Than Imports? US Counts On Inflation Reduction Act To Galvanise RE Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Researchers at Dartmouth and Princeton released a report on the estimated impacts the Inflation Reduction Act will have on the US wind and solar industry, including changes in wind and solar manufacturing, labor standards for clean energy workers, job creation, and demand for materials. Specifically, the report explores the impacts of the law’s clean electricity production and investment […] Read more
