India’s Renewable Capacity Additions to Fall in Next 5 Years: BTI Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s renewable capacity additions in the next five years is expected to fall down from previous estimates due to COVID-19 disruptions, according to BTI India’s total solar and wind (renewable) power capacity additions in the next five years is expected to reach only 35 gigawatt (GW) and 12 GW, respectively, down from previous estimates due […] Read more
Water Scarcity Driving Smarter Solutions in Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy India is a country that is developing rapidly and with this growth comes an increasing demand for water. Although India is well endowed with strong natural river systems, water scarcity is becoming a serious issue in the country. With higher demand for electricity, traditional sources of energy have become a liability not just due to […] Read more
Strong Q1 for US Energy Storage Market Despite COVID-19: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The US energy storage sector saw a strong Q1, with residential storage setting another record while the non-residential had its 3rd-strongest quarter The United States (US) energy storage sector saw a strong first quarter, with residential storage setting another record while the non-residential market had its third-strongest quarter on record. According to Wood Mackenzie and […] Read more
SNEC Shanghai 2020 Has a New Date. In August Now Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SNEC Shanghai, easily the biggest trade show for the solar sector globally, has announced a new date for the show this year. The show will now be held from August 7-10, 2020, at the same venue in Shanghai. As always, the event plans include both an exhibition, and a conference this year. The event had […] Read more
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Welcomes PSERC Move to Trim Power Tariff Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has hailed the decision taken by the nodal agency Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) to slash domestic tariff despite a drop in revenue on the back of coronavirus lockdown. The Minister also hoped that the rates could be further rationalised in the interest of the people. Further, Punjab CM […] Read more
Lockdown Delayed Execution of Under Construction Projects, Escalated Costs: Adani Transmission Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission (ATL), an arm of the Adani Group, has said that the coronavirus-induced lockdown has delayed the execution of its under-construction projects due to non-availability of workforce and delay in getting multiple regulatory approvals led to cost escalation. The government had imposed a 21-day nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020, in order to fight coronavirus pandemic, […] Read more
WB Industrial Consumers Took Legal Action against Power Utilities on Fixed Charges Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Industrial consumers in West Bengal (WB) has dragged power utilities in the state to court after their plea for relief on fixed charges among other demands in the lockdown was rejected. Moreover, nodal agency West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) had also paid no heed to their demands, when they approached the regulator, the high-tension […] Read more
PPA for Thermal Plant with Adani Power in MP Raises Important Questions Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The May 27 announcement by Adani Power of a 1320 MW thermal power deal in Madhya Pradesh raises more questions than it answers. The company’s subsidiary Pench Thermal Energy (MP) has signed a 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with MP Power Management Company (MPPMCL) for procurement of 1230 MW of electricity on long term […] Read more
MSME Solar Parks Feasible When State’s Lower Transmission Charges: Gadkari Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Nitin Gadkari said the entry of MSME in the solar parks sector was a good idea, but would only be viable if state governments reduce transmission charges. Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways of India and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Nitin Gadkari has said that he believes that the entry of MSME […] Read more
