Power Ministry Issues Order Extending ISTS Benefits to BESS, Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Thu, Nov 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 23, the Ministry of Power of the Government of India has notified key changes to its existing orders allowing waiver of ISTS (Inter State Transmission Charges) on Wind and Solar Sources. In the latest version, for Wind, Solar, Hydro PSP (Pumped Storage Projects) and BESS projects commissioned upto 30.06.2025, the […] Read more
Renewable Energy Certificates. Trading Resumes, But Much Needs To Be Done Updated On Thu, Nov 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Highlights: The market share of REC market had already shrunk to 9.2 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) in 2020-21, while 60.58 lakh RECs piled up till March end. As per CEEW-CEF analysis, as many as 5.1 million RECs have remained unsold due to poor RPO compliance across India, a demand shortfall of 7%. The Appellate […] Read more
TotalEnergies to Develop 500MW Solar PV Projects in Libya Updated On Wed, Nov 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy French oil and gas major TotalEnergies has signed new agreements with Libya for the sustainable growth of the country’s natural resources, which include developing 500 MW solar PV projects in addition to investing $2 billion in crude oil production and gas extraction. The agreements were signed at the recently held Libya Energy & Economy Summit, […] Read more
Adani Solar Plans Expansion in East & N.East with KSL Cleantech’s Help Updated On Tue, Nov 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Solar, the Adani Group’s solar manufacturing and EPC arm, has launched a retail distribution business for India’s eastern and northeastern states with KSL Cleantech Ltd as the official channel partner for the two regions. Adani has now extended its reach to more than 1,000 towns in the country for the distribution of solar panels, […] Read more
Developers Should Be Protected From Abrupt Regulatory Changes Updated On Tue, Nov 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Intro: Amid all excitement around the ambitious goals set by PM Modi for the energy market in India, solar firms like Amplus Solar also raise apprehensions about a need for regulatory stability and certainty. These they feel are the key asks, for enabling more investments to flow into the country and, also in ensuring viability […] Read more
IEX Announces Resumption of REC Trading From Nov 24 Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has announce the resumption in the trading of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) with effect from Wednesday 24 November 2021, after a gap of almost 16 months. The last REC trade session took place in June 2020. The trade has been resumed in line with APTEL’s recent order dated 09.11.2021 and […] Read more
Annual PV Installations to Cross 200 GWdc Mark in 2022: IHS Markit Updated On Thu, Nov 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Global solar PV installations will see over 20% growth in 2022 and surpass the 200 GWdc barrier for the first time, at a total investment of at least $170 billion, despite continuing rising costs of production, according to a new report by the Clean Energy Technology service at U.K.-based market observer IHS Markit. Until recently, declining […] Read more
Fortescue Races Ahead With Electrolyser Manufacturing Plans In Australia Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Fortescue Future Industries which is building what it claims will be the world’s biggest plant for green hydrogen electrolysers, has confirmed approvals for the same within a month from the Queensland, Australia government. The Andrew Forrest owned Fortescue may also include a gigawatt scale solar module factory and other production facilities. The facility will have […] Read more
Taiwanese Firm Delta Selected for DJSI “World Index” for 11th Yr in a Row Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company Delta Electronics has been selected for the DJSI World for the eleventh consecutive year and the DJSI-Emerging Markets for the ninth consecutive year in the evaluation of the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), an indicator of global corporate competitiveness, said the firm in its latest statement. “This year, Delta achieved […] Read more