TPG Forms RE Firm With Acquisition of 1 GW Portfolio From Trina Solar Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Rise Fund, managed by alternative asset firm TPG, has announced the acquisition of approximately 1 GW of solar PV projects from Trina Solar. The Rise Fund, a global impact investing fund managed by alternative asset firm TPG, has announced the acquisition of approximately 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar PV projects from Changzhou, China-based Trina […] Read more
The Missing Element in the Proposed Electricity Act Reforms Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy India is the third largest producer and consumer of electricity worldwide. But it still has one of the lowest per capita power consumption (1,181 kWh) as compared to the world’s average per capita power consumption, which stands high at nearly 2,700 kWh. Because of this, our nation faces the challenge of ensuring sound financial health […] Read more
Can Repowering Deliver 10 GW of Wind Energy for India? Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy A wind energy deal late last week has provided food for thought to policy makers in India too. A collective, or cooperative of close to 200 farmers in the Netherlands have managed to get funding to build one of the largest onshore wind farms in the country. the money will be used to replace over […] Read more
RPO Fines Will Lead to Exponentially High Demand: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy The increase in fines for non-compliance of RPO to up to Rs 1 per KWh of the shortfall would lead to a huge rise in demand, RK Singh has said. The increase in fines for non-compliance of renewable energy purchase obligations (RPO) to up to Rs 1 per kilowatt-hour (KWh) of the shortfall would lead […] Read more
We are Mulling for Series of Capacity Building, Training Programs for All Stakeholders in Chattisgarh Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy We are planning for a series of capacity building and training programs for all stakeholders on site selection, pre-feasibility, regulations, procedures, etc. as per solar rooftop regulation. Awareness programs for all sectors of electricity consumers for awareness and benefits of the solar rooftop are also planned. Rooftop is the highest potential sector in the state […] Read more
REIL Tenders for Residential Rooftop Solar Systems Across Bihar Updated On Fri, Jun 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has issued a tender for the rate contract for commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar systems across various locations in Bihar. Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender for the rate contract for commissioning and maintenance of residential rooftop solar PV power systems across various locations in Bihar. The scope […] Read more
State, Central Level Policymakers Should Work Together to Set Standardized Guidelines Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Although India does have a goal of renewable energy of 450 GW by 2030, it is not clear how this will be achieved in each state and what resources will make up the new energy mix at that time. By enabling a structure, it will allow Discoms across the country to prepare for this increase […] Read more
R.K. Singh Demolishes ‘Canards’ Against Power Reforms At Presser Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a virtual press conference today, Power Minister R.K. Singh launched a scathing broadside against what he described as the ‘canards’ being spread by vested interests to delay or block the passage of key power reforms, proposed in the upcoming Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Getting down to the theme straightaway, Mr Singh highlighted how India, […] Read more
CERC’s Order Lowering REC Forbearance, Floor Price Removal Positive for Obligated Entities Updated On Wed, Jun 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the significant reduction in wind and solar power tariffs during the last three years, the power sector regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has recently reduced the forbearance prices and also removed the floor price for the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). This move is expected to negatively impact the REC projects, even as it […] Read more
