Andhra Edu Institute Goes Solar, Partners With Amp Energy India Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Earlier this week, the School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, inaugurated a rooftop project that as developed by renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) Amp Energy India. The 120kW solar rooftop plant has been developed under the rooftop scheme of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for government entities. SPA and Amp […] Read more
KSERC Approval for 300 MW Solar Buy Exposes Multiple Challenges Facing SECI, Developers Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 15, 2021, the Kerala state electricity regulatory commission (KSERC) finally allowed the state discom, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to procure 300 MW of Solar power from SECI from its tranche IX solar tenders, at a cost of Rs 2.44/kWh including trading commission. While many will see the order as […] Read more
Taiwanese Firm Delta Selected for DJSI “World Index” for 11th Yr in a Row Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company Delta Electronics has been selected for the DJSI World for the eleventh consecutive year and the DJSI-Emerging Markets for the ninth consecutive year in the evaluation of the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), an indicator of global corporate competitiveness, said the firm in its latest statement. “This year, Delta achieved […] Read more
Yulu Unveils ‘India’s 1st AI Battery Charging/Swapping Solution for 2W EV Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy E-mobility service provider Yulu is adding a network of battery charging and swapping stations named ‘Yulu Max Network’, the company announced recently. The Max Network will help EV users swap their batteries with zero downtime and reduce their range anxiety. This will be India’s first AI-powered, vertically integrated battery infrastructure for electric 2-wheelers, claims Yulu. […] Read more
Thermal Generators Allowed To Bundle Renewable In Existing PPA’s Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In one of a promised series of moves to encourage more renewable adoption, the Power Ministry and MNRE have revised guidelines for thermal power producers to allow them to add renewable energy within existing PPA’s. The move has been backed by Power and MNRE Minister R.K. Singh. The new guidelines provide for thermal generation companies […] Read more
Indian Scientists Recover Pure Silicon from Obsolete Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The disposal of used photovoltaic panels is increasing day by day around the world, necessitating the need for an efficient recycling method to decrease environmental pollution. The average life expectancy of solar panel is about 25-30 years. Today, worldwide, around 60 million tons of solar cells, which are in their end-of-life stage, have become wastes. […] Read more
Power Minister Tracks Progress On 10 GW Ladakh Solar Project Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The much awaited and planned giant solar project at Ladakh, first mooted by Prime Minister Modi in 2018-19, continues to occupy the attention of the Power Minister, R.K. Singh. The project, originally seen as a 7.5 GW solar park in the union territory, has been delayed due to multiple issues, be it transmission costs, land […] Read more
UK Climate Investments, Norfund Invest in South African Wind Portfolio Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Macquarie-managed UK Climate Investments (UKCI) and Norfund are financing a joint venture between H1 Holdings and Pele Green Energy to fund their 40% equity participation in a 700 MW portfolio of onshore wind farms. Both partners will invest alongside Enel Green Power in one of South Africa’s largest renewable energy equity deals valued at around […] Read more
TN CM to Center: ‘Come Out with Viable Policy on Offshore Wind Energy’ Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Central government to come out with a viable policy on harnessing offshore wind energy, according to media reports. Speaking at the Southern Zonal Council meeting held in Tirupathi on Sunday, Stalin said the state has huge potential to harness offshore wind energy. “However, we are yet […] Read more