October India RE Highlights From MNRE Report For Union Cabinet Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy In its monthly summary of key highlights, recently shared for the month of October, the Ministry of Renewable Energy (MNRE) has focused on renewable energy additions, international conferences and important developments in the work of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The ministry informs that a total of 1522.35 MW of renewable energy (RE) capacity […] Read more
China’s Largest PV Plant In Quinghai Offers A study On Co-Existing With Nature Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy China’s Tara Beach, located 60 kilometres southeast of Qinghai Lake, in the island province of Hainan, is bathed with a blue sea of solar panels. It houses the world’s largest renewable energy base that was built by Huanghe Hydropower Development, a state-owned utility company, with technological contributions from ICT provider Huawei. A 2.2 GW solar plant — the Tara […] Read more
CERC Provides Relief To Tata Power In Dispute With PGCIL Over Open Access Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a recent judgement concerning transnational electricity trade between India and Bhutan, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) granted the petition of Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL), requesting that its power purchase agreement (PPA) with Dagachhu Hydro Power Corporation (DHPC) be considered under the Ministry of Power’s (MoP) guidelines and the Cross Border Trade […] Read more
Joe Doucet’s ‘Wind Turbine Wall’ is Both Art & Utility Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Can the power of art help power our homes? While most wind power plants today are located on expansive hills and coastlines or even found floating on water bodies, the idea of installing wind turbines in our homes, in our backyards no less, would seem to conflict with our sense of both home décor and […] Read more
Will India be Inspired by Australia’s Solar Recycling Efforts? Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), a local government area located in New South Wales, Australia, has been selected as the pilot site for a first-of-its-kind project, where second hand (serviceable) solar panels are given a new lease on life. National Recycling Week runs 8 – 12 November this year, and DRC is encouraging residents to think […] Read more
CERC Refuses to Intervene in SB Energy’s PPA/PSA with NTPC & PSPCL Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy In a recent order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) turned down SB Energy’s plea to direct NTPC Ltd. and Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to neither terminate the PPA and PSA signed between the parties nor undertake any coercive action, such as invocation of the performance bank guarantee, and to extend timelines for Condition […] Read more
REC Invites Bids to Empanel EPC+O&M Contractors for Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The REC Power Development & Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Ltd, has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) for the empanelment of EPC-cum-O&M contractors for the development and O&M of solar PV power projects under 5 categories: Category A: Rooftop solar PV projects up to 500 kW Category B: Solar PV projects size above […] Read more
India, UK unveil 1st global initiative for interconnected solar grids at COP26 Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson jointly launched a new flagship international initiative yesterday, at the COP26 World Leaders Summit, backed by over 80 countries, to dramatically accelerate the global transition to clean powered world. The International Solar Alliance (ISA), India Presidency of the ISA, and the UK COP Presidency […] Read more
EIA Cites New Battery Storage Applications as Usage Surges in The US Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Battery storage applications have shifted as more batteries are added to the U.S. grid, finds the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The ability of utility-scale batteries to draw energy from the grid during certain periods and discharge it to the grid at other periods creates opportunities for electricity dispatch optimization strategies based on system or […] Read more
