India and Chile Should Jointly Promote Solar Energy Globally : President Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Kovind said that India looks forward to working with Chile to promote solar energy worldwide and enhance global action to combat climate change. President Ram Nath Kovind recently discussed wide-ranging issues of mutual interest with his Chilean counterpart Sebastian Pinera as the two sides signed three MoUs in the fields of mining, culture and disability. Kovind, who arrived after visiting […] Read more
APEPDCL Seeking Approval of Discom-Driven Solar Rooftop Program Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In its petition, APEPDCL has asserted that this program will lead to reduced cost of rooftop solar PV systems for consumers, ensure quality, address the challenge of interconnection delays and enable adoption of rooftop solar PV by low-end consumer segments. The Eastern Power Distribution Comp-any of Andhra Pradesh (APEPDCL) has filled a petition with the […] Read more
Tata Power and IGL to Co-Develop EV Charging Stations and Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power and IGL sign pact to jointly work on developing EV charging stations, swapping stations and solar power projects. Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power company, has signed an agreement with one of the country’s leading natural gas distribution companies, Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) to co-develop electric vehicle charging stations, battery swapping […] Read more
Sterlite Power Joins Hand with Other Transmission Players to Form QHSE Charter Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, these benchmarks will focus on institutionalizing Quality and HSE practices in India. Power transmission infrastructure developer Sterlite Power has joined hands with the country’s other leading power transmission companies to announce common benchmark practices for Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) in the power sector. Further, these benchmarks will focus on institutionalizing Quality and […] Read more
India Signs MoU to Share Bolivia’s Vast Lithium Deposit Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Both sides agreed to work together for exploration and extraction of the vast Lithium deposits of Bolivia. Lithium is a key resource used in making batteries that India needs for its clean technology initiatives such as increased use of electric cars. India after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bolivia, has leveraged its way […] Read more
India Levies Anti-Dumping Duty on EVA Sheet for Solar Module Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The anti-dumping duty imposed shall be effective for a period of five years. The Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance has imposed an anti-dumping duty on the import of ‘Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)’ sheet used in the manufacture of solar cells and modules from China, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Thailand. In a notification, […] Read more
SLDC Can’t Cut Down Renewable Power Per Convenience : TNERC Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy TNERC outlined these findings in a petition regarding stopping issuance of backing down or curtailment instructions to solar projects. In a significant move for the energy sector, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has stated that State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) cannot curtail renewable power at their convenience, adding that backing down of the “Must Run Status” power shall […] Read more
22 Percent Drop in Renewable Energy Certificates’ Sales in FY 2018-19 Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy In March, sales of RECs or green certificates declined by over 51 percent to 11.78 lakh from 24.26 lakh in the same month last year. Sales of renewable energy certificates declined over 22 percent to 1.25 crore units this fiscal on IEX and PXIL as compared to 1.61 crore in 2017-18, mainly due to lower inventory (supply), according to […] Read more
CEL Issues EoI For Empanelment of EPC Contractors For Executing BESS Projects in India Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for submission of responses for the EoI is July 31, 2019. The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for empanelment of firms/ EPC contractors for executing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in India. The purpose of the EoI is to invite firms/ EPC contractors who have […] Read more