CERC Extends Validity of RECs Due to Expire Between April and October 2019 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the validity period of RECs which were due to expire between April 1, 2019, and October 31, 2019. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has, in a big move for the renewable energy generators of solar and non-solar projects in the country who are involved in the trading […] Read more
Jamia Milia University Makes Prize Winning Smart Solar Inverters’ Model Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy To aid rural electrification and promote reliable electricity distribution in the Indian villages, a professor from Delhi based Jamia Milia Islamia with his group of researchers has invented a smart solar inverter to replace traditional inverter which is expensive and also not environment-friendly. Ahteshamul Haque from the Department of Electrical Engineering in Jamia Milia Islamia […] Read more
Indian Solar Sector Contracts in 2018-19 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian Solar sector saw only 6,529 MW addition during the last financial year while Wind energy Sector too recorded a slump in growth. According to the data supplied by the Central Electricity Authority, 2018-19 saw fresh capacity additions to a paltry 6,529 MW as against 9,010 MW in the previous year. The figures show […] Read more
Hartek India to Supply Switchboard Panels For Rooftop Solar Projects in 20 Punjab Jails Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The low-voltage electrical panels to be supplied for installations to the tune of 5 megawatts (MW) would help in the optimum distribution of an estimated 60 lakh units of electricity to all the jail buildings. Hartek India, the manufacturing arm of the Hartek Group has bagged an order to supply electrical low-tension (LT) switchboard panels for […] Read more
SECI Reissues NIT For 14 MW Solar Plant with BESS at Leh and Kargil Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The MNRE has put a timeline between 2019-20 and 2020-21 for the completion of the project. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a new Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) seeking online bids for the development of 14 MW of solar PV power plant with linked 42 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) […] Read more
Home-Tech Startup Zunroof Secures $1.2 Mn Funding From Godrej Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Gurgaon-based smart energy solutions provider, ZunRoof has raised a fresh round of pre-Series A funding of $1.2 million from Godrej. The company plans to utilise this round of capital for expansion and further strengthen its product portfolio. According to a statement issued by the company, the funding comes at an integral time for it, as […] Read more
Stable Prices for Lithium Could be Good News for India’s EV dreams Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy From predictions of prices that would slow down battery development in 2016, to the reality of an almost 50% price drop in 2018, Lithium has been too volatile for comfort. The good news is, the prized metal, on which many EV plans hinge, might just be settling in for a period of stability. Lithium, ever […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Wins Order For 250 MW Solar Projects From Sprng Energy Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa India has secured its largest solar energy project order of 250 MW from Sprng Energy. Siemens Gamesa India has secured its largest solar energy project order of 250 MW from Sprng Energy. According to the statement issued by the firm, the project will be developed in Anantapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Siemens Gamesa will provide […] Read more
PGCIL Floats Tender For Rooftop Solar Plants at Bhatapara Substation Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 28, 2019 The Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) has invited bids for the setting up of grid-interactive rooftop solar PV power plants at 400/220 KV Bhatapara Substation in Maharashtra. The total tendered capacity for projects is 220 kW, of which 60 kW will be developed […] Read more