As Inverters Become ‘Smart’ Customers Follow Suit Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar inverters, with a share of 3-7% of project cost typically, have always played a far more critical role than the share of costs would imply. As the ‘brains’ behind the plant, the role of the inverter in converting power generated with the highest possible efficiency, in the safest way possible, has been critical for […] Read more
India’s Solar Self Sufficiency Dreams Move Ahead With Solar PLI II Bids Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Confirmations on the bidders for the phase 2 solar PLI (Performance Linked Incentives) scheme of the government are in, with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), leading a host of companies that have bid for a slice of the incentives. In the guidelines for the second phase of the solar PLI scheme where Rs 19,000 crore has […] Read more
Tata Power RE Ltd (TPREL) Gets Second Slice of INR 2,000 Cr Infusion from GreenForest Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited ((TPREL) is set to lead in the renewable business as it has received the second and final round of investment of INR 2,000 crore from GreenForest New Energies Bidco Limited (GreenForest). Tata Power has successfully allotted 20 crores compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) at face value of ₹100 each at […] Read more
Karnataka & Gujarat Lead in Clean Energy Transition; Odisha, Bihar, UP Laggards Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new study conducted in unison by IEEFA (Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis) and Ember to create the States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Scoring System. The report takes a look at 16 states in India. The report has analyses 16 Indian states that make up 90% of the country’s yearly power needs. The states […] Read more
“EV Policies At State & Central Level In India Are Very Encouraging”, Pankaj Goyal, Autonxt Automation Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The focus on EVs was accelerated from 2013 with the announcement of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 (NEMMP), followed by FAME – I and II subsequently. India has now gained good momentum on the EV deployment with a focus on all segments 2W, 3W, commercial vehicles, and of course passenger vehicles (PVs) all […] Read more
GERC Provides Only Interim Relief On Replacement of Modules For Old Solar Project Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a recent order in January, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), when faced with a petition seeking permission to replace solar modules on a project ‘damaged’ by floods, chose to provide interim relief only, reserving the tight to take a final view on the issue. The matter at hand is a very interesting case, […] Read more
Punjab Renewable Energy Capacity At 2150 MW: RE Minister Aman Arora Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister of Punjab, Aman Arora, has said that the state has installed renewable energy projects of 2150 MW till date and is also focusing on energy efficiency and energy conservation efforts. The minister was speaking during an award felicitation programme for government and private sector entities at Confederation of […] Read more
Sprng Energy Finally Gets Exit From 100 MW Wind Project At CERC Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Sprng Wind Energy Private Limited, has finally received confirmation for termination of the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The project in question was a 100 mega-watt (MW) wind project planned in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. While delays in the signing of the PPA, and subsequently, the covid pandemic […] Read more
Boost to SMEs, Easy Imports, Cheaper Financing: Solar Expectations from Budget ’23 Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Budget 2022 made major announcements. Primary among them was the earmarking of Rs 19,500 crore for production linked incentives towards the manufacturing of high efficiency solar photo voltaic modules. While this has been a source of hope for the industry, a major mood dampener has been the imposition of duties on solar cells and modules. […] Read more
