Discoms’ Dues to Gencos Expands to Rs 1.23 Lakh Crore Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Gencos total outstanding dues owed by Discoms rose nearly 63 percent to Rs 1.23 lakh crore in April 2020 over the same month previous year. Power generators (Gencos) total outstanding dues owed by distribution companies (Discoms) rose nearly 63 percent to Rs 1.23 lakh crore in April 2020 over the same month previous year, reflecting stress in the sector. […] Read more
SECI Disburses Rs 10.3 Cr in GST Claims to 6 SPDs in May Payments Updated On Tue, Jun 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has detailed that it has reimbursed six firms or SPDs (across their multiple subsidiary SPVs) for GST claims to the tune of Rs 10.35 crore. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the nodal agency for implementing renewable energy projects in the country recently published a list of all the payments (solar/ wind power […] Read more
COVID-19 Intensifies Need to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Globally Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has found that the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy by 2030 unless efforts are scaled up significantly Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030 unless […] Read more
500W Modules and Higher Efficiency, India Falling Behind Updated On Mon, May 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Some of the leading Chinese solar PV module manufacturers, which remain the undisputed global leaders of the solar modules and cells industry, have a new prestige product. Breaking the 500 W barrier for solar module output from a single panel. The latest in the list, with also the highest-rated module in the market, is JinkoSolar […] Read more
The Power Minister and Power Honchos In Virtual Open House. Report Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a virtual meet organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today, Shri R.K. Singh, Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy joined leaders from the power sector for a frank and open discussion on the key issues facing the sector. Broadcast live on Youtube, the discussion made for a great example of engagement […] Read more
The 90K Stimulus Impact. Will Indian Solar Asset Sales Slow Down? Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy It is no secret that many developers were forced to sell off their renewable energy assets in the recent past to meet their liquidity requirements. From selling by the Shapoorji Pallonji group, which owns leading EPC developer Sterling and Wilson, to reports of Renew Power being in talks, there have been a string of deals […] Read more
Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing? Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ashish Anand, a Chandigarh-based businessman reached out to us four months back. With an independent house in the city, he was keen to explore the idea of a solar rooftop for his house. As always, we put him in touch with relevant state sources, and for good measure, a couple of vendors who install solar […] Read more
Amid Lockdown, India to boost Discoms With Electricity Despite Dues Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Generation, transmission firms in India will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to Discoms despite their outstanding dues In India, the central public sector undertaking (CPSU) generation and transmission companies will be involved in the continuous supply and transmission of electricity to distribution companies (Discoms) despite the huge outstanding dues. As […] Read more
Impact of COVID-19 on Operational Projects and Rooftop Solar: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects while rooftop solar projects have been the most adversely affected COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects as it depends on natural resources, i.e. wind and sunlight which has not been disrupted while at […] Read more