KERC Recommends Halting New Solar Tenders, Auctions in Karnataka Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Karnataka which is India’s top state in terms of installed solar capacity has stopped the building of new solar energy projects. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has written to the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) regarding the procurement of solar power. According to the letter dated 7 March, the KERC reportedly has noted […] Read more
Sustenance of US Coalfield Communities Hinges on Extension of Solar Tax Credit: Report Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The note also adds that the issue is not restricted only to tribal lands. Many coalfield communities nationally are also struggling as coal plants and mines are retired or shut down. The federal solar tax credit should be extended by at least four years in coalfield areas, like the ones around the Navajo Generating Station […] Read more
Maharashtra Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.29/kWh Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued the generic tariff order for renewable energy projects for the current financial year (FY 2019-20). The latest order will apply for the period between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020. The commission has in its order set the generic tariff for utility-scale solar PV projects at […] Read more
BHEL, ARAI Sign MoU for E-Mobility Projects in India Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL and ARAI will combine their respective strengths in the technology development of E-Mobility solutions Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body affiliated to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises have signed an MoU for cooperation on various projects related to e-mobility. In the presence of […] Read more
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
Ørsted Takes FID on Two Offshore Wind Farms in Taiwan Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Denmark-based power company has announced that it has taken the final investment decision (FID) on the Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farm in Taiwan. Prior to the FID, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs approved Ørsted’s local supply chain plan, and subsequently, Ørsted has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Taipower at the feed-in-tariff […] 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
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
