There’s a dire need of stability in policies, commitment and political will: Sushil Bansal Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy With the date for imposition of a fresh Basic Customs Duty on cell and module import drawing nearer, manufacturers in India are look to the future with guarded optimism. We spoke to Sushil Bansal, the Founder and Managing Director at Novasys Greenergy, an established firm with a 100MW capacity. Sushil has been responsible for the […] Read more
Rooftop Solar PV Vendors Empaneled at low rates in Chhattisgarh Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy State Price Beats MNRE Benchmark Cost In Chhattisgarh, vendors that provide services related to supply and construction of grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects have bid lower than the central benchmark costs in a empanelment tender for construction of rooftop solar PV projects under Phase-II of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) rooftop program. […] Read more
AES Invests in 5B; Aims to Accelerate Transition to Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The AES Corporation has made a strategic investment of around USD 8.6 million in 5B, a solar technology innovator based in Sydney, Australia. The AES Corporation has announced that it has made a strategic investment of around USD 8.6 million in 5B, a solar technology innovator based in Sydney, Australia. 5B’s revolutionary MAVERICK design enables customers to […] Read more
US-based AES Corp Expands Footprint in Brazilian Renewable Sector Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The AES Corporation has agreed to acquire an 18.5% interest in AES Tietê and will own 42.85 percent of the shares in the Brazilian renewable company US-based energy company The AES Corporation has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, AES Brasil has agreed to acquire an 18.5 percent economic interest in AES Tietê from BNDES Participações. Under […] Read more
RBI Governor Hints at Power Sector Reforms Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy For the next wave of growth of renewables, fast-paced changes need to be implemented Recently, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shri Shaktikanta Das, addressed members of the National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), regarding whether dynamic shifts are underway in the Indian economy. Stating that the country’s power sector […] Read more
SABIC Chemical Plant in Spain Will be the 1st to Operate on 100% RE Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The polycarbonate facility of SABIC in Spain is all set to become the world’s 1st large scale chemical plant to will run entirely on renewable energy The polycarbonate facility of SABIC in Spain is all set to become the world’s first large scale chemical production plant to run entirely (100 percent) on renewable energy after it agreed […] Read more
Iberdrola, SEAT and VW Partner up to Boost E-Mobility in Spain Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution (VGSD) have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly promote e-mobility in Spain. Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution (VGSD) have reinforced their commitment to the electrification of transport with the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly promote the deployment of sustainable mobility and e-mobility […] Read more
ICRA Predicts 120-125 GW RE Capacity in India by December 2022 Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy ICRA believes that the overall medium to long term outlook for the RE sector remains strong – supported by competitive tariffs, policies and schemes According to ICRA, capacity addition in the renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to remain subdued at about 8 GW in FY2021 given the continued execution challenges amid COVID-19, because of […] Read more
The Solar Foundation: Solar Structures Need Attention Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy As India’s solar march has gone on, from 2 GW to a possible 42 GW by the end of this year, it’s interesting to see just what got the headlines within the sector. It has undoubtedly been modules, cells and inverters, in that order. What has been missed out is in fact, as important. Yes, […] Read more