The Case for the benefits of Rooftop Solar for Discoms Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy and environment think tank, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently published an article highlighting the positive impact rooftop solar can have on the countries struggling discoms, which have arguably been among the leading causes for the slow adoption of solar rooftop solutions. India has committed to 175 GW of Renewable Energy by 2022. […] Read more
Fortum Plans to Foray into more Indian Cities with Higher per Capita Income Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The plan to venture in India will make India the first country outside Europe in this space, keeping in mind that, India aims to power most of its vehicles with electricity by 2030. We are constantly evaluating the Indian market for charging infrastructure. On our radar are the advanced cities with higher per capita incomes […] Read more
Canadian Solar Arm Sells 134 MW Solar Plant to Goldman Sachs Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy This transaction completes Recurrent Energy’s sale of equity stakes in the 973 MW portfolio of California solar projects that came online in 2016. Canadian Solar one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy has sold its equity stake in the 134 MW Mustang solar project to the Renewable Power Group […] Read more
SOLshare’s Nano Grids Work In Bangladesh. Opportunity Awaits Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dr Sebastian Groh, the Founder of SOLShare might have started the firm to prove a point to detractors. But now, the innovative firm has acquired a life of its own, spreading out with its nano grids to Bangladesh, and soon, India too. The story of Dhaka-based SOLShare is as interesting as one can think of. […] Read more
Draft Model Regulations For Distributed Renewable Energy Sources Issued by FoR Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Forum of Regulators (FoR) has issued draft model regulation for grid-interactive distributed renewable energy sources to be followed by all states in India. According to the forum, the discoms will implement a web-based application processing system for handling the applications for distributed renewable energy systems within three months from the date of notification of […] Read more
Draft Net-Metering Regulations For Goa and UTs Issued by JERC Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and union territories (UTs) has issued draft net metering regulations. The Regulations shall extend to the state of Goa and the UTs of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep and Puducherry. And, will be applicable only to […] Read more
JERC Issues Draft RE Tariff Regulation For Goa and UTs Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy All renewable energy power projects will be treated as “must run” and the procurement of power from such projects will not be subjected to ‘merit order dispatch’ principles. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and union territories has issued draft regulations for determining tariffs from renewable sources including solar. JERC […] Read more
Huawei Launches Smart PV Solution at Intersolar Europe Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy On the opening day of Intersolar Europe 2019, Huawei unveiled its FusionSolar Residential and Commercial Smart PV Solution, as well as FusionSolar 6.0 Smart PV Solution for optimal LCOE with bifacial modules. For this year’s event, Huawei is expanding on the theme of “Roads to a Digital PV World”, to showcase its innovative offerings. Digital […] Read more
Powergrid Restores Power Supply in Cyclone-hit Odisha Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy State-run Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (Powergrid) has announced that it has helped state utilities restore electricity supply in cyclone-hit Odisha. Cyclone Fani on May 3, 2019, caused massive damage to power supply infrastructure in coastal Odisha, uprooting lakhs of electric poles, transformers and collapse of towers, Powergrid said in a statement. “Powergrid has helped restore power with […] Read more
