2019 Solar Predictions. Expect Volatility, But Lots of Positives to Look forward to Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Making predictions for the Solar sector in India is never easy, thanks to a tendency to keep tinkering with policy in this heavily policy influenced sector. But after speaking to multiple industry groups, we have the following 5 predictions for you. Starting off with the most obvious picks, total solar installations. Every expert in the […] Read more
Power Distribution Sector Needs Skill Development and Soon! Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Distribution companies need to undertake measures like smart metering, smart grid technology, switching to renewable sources of energy, adoption of blockchain in managing distributed energy resources and Artificial Intelligence. All of this calls for upscaling of existing workforce and preparing future power sector professionals to make strong impacts in the power sector. The need of […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Planning to Bid Out 250 MW Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The department is looking to bid out for projects worth 100 MW, 100 MW and 50 MW at the Mettur Dam, Bhavanisagar Dam, and the Vaigai Dam respectively. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) is planning to float bids for setting up floating solar plants on three dam reservoirs in the State. Floating […] Read more
Growth in Renewable Energy Investment Slowing Due to Grid Limitations: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy An investment of US$ 60-80 billion will be needed in the next five years to keep pace with growing generation capacity. A brief report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, authored by Tim Buckley and Kashish Shah has revealed that India’s grid transmission infrastructure needs urgent modernisation to not limit the growth […] Read more
New Aspirations with New Year! Updated On Thu, Jan 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The New Year 2019 is ready to be kicked off with all new power promises and aspirations with the rising of the new sun. Everybody in the solar industry is also expecting that this New Year will achieve far greater milestones as compared to the previous year. They also hope, the New Year will bring […] Read more
CSE’s ‘State of the Renewable Energy Sector in India’ report highlights key risks to sector Updated On Tue, Jan 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy India would fall short of the government’s target of achieving 175 GW of solar capacity by 2022, if the sector continues to be plagued by policy inconsistency, discom problems and other issues, says the CSE analysis. India would fall short of the government’s target of achieving 175 GW of solar capacity by 2022, said Centre for […] Read more
Farmers in Maharashtra to Apply for Solar Pumps Online Updated On Mon, Jan 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The MSEDCL has already asked its staff to collect maximum numbers of applications before January 31. The state government of Maharashtra has discontinued providing solar-powered agriculture pumps to farmers through the district level committee and has instead asked applicants/farmers to register online on the MSEDCL website. “As per the government decision, the district-level committee, headed […] Read more
SECI and BSES Yamuna Sign PSA for 100 MW Wind Energy Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI announce an agreement with BSES Yamuna for sourcing 100 MW of wind power. Delhi’s power distribution company, BSES Yamuna (BYPL) has signed an agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to source 100 MW of Wind Power. The country’s nodal agency for renewables announced in a tweet. A PSA of 100 MW Wind Power […] Read more
Chhattisgarh Issues Terms & Condition for Distributed Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy If a project installed at consumer’s premises delivers excess electricity to the DISCOM, the DISCOM will procure such excess energy generated at the end of the settlement period at the rate of Rs 1/kWh. The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has issued its CSERC Regulation 2019 (terms and conditions for distributed solar projects in the […] Read more
