India Ratings Downgrades SWREL to Default Grade Updated On Wed, Oct 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a move that is likely to shock, if not surprise quite a few in the industry, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has downgraded Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited’s (SWREL) bank facilities’ ratings to ‘IND D’ from ‘IND BB-’ while resolving the Rating Watch with Negative Implications. According to India Ratings, the key […] Read more
TCIL Issues Tender for 26 MW Solar Projects at Oman Airports Updated On Wed, Oct 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL), an engineering and consultancy firm and a wholly owned Government of India public sector enterprise under the administrative control of the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), Ministry of Communications, has invited bids from eligible parties to establish a pre-tender tie-up for significant solar projects in Oman. The tender invites bids for […] Read more
India’s RE sector offers scale of economies to foreign investors: Dhananjay Singh, ENGIE Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Please tell us about your installed capacities in India. Globally, we have got about 38 Gigawatts of renewable capacity and out of that in India, we have got over a gigawatt in operations and close to 1 gigawatt in construction. And then we want to grow bigger in India and probably we want to be […] Read more
Sofar Set To Expand In C&I and Utility-Scale Projects: Sunil Tiku, Sofar Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sofar Solar, which entered the Indian market six years back with its inverters, is now diversifying its products and reach. The firm, which initially tried to penetrate the residential market and focussed more on Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) partnerships, is now trying to make inroads into the country’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and utility-scale projects. […] Read more
RecycleKaro Partners with Bajaj Auto for EV Battery Recycling Solutions Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy RecycleKaro, a player in sustainable, lithium-ion battery recycling, has announced a strategic partnership with Bajaj Auto, a key player in the automotive manufacturer space, for the recycling of lithium ion batteries. Under this partnership, Recyclekaro will employ its cutting-edge Hydrometallurgy technology to recycle end-of-life batteries from Bajaj Auto vehicles. Hydrometallurgy technology The innovative Hydrometallurgy technology […] Read more
PV Engineer Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Evaluation of various climate data sources and preparation of energy yield simulations (PVsyst) to provide key project performance indicators for commercial project optimization and transaction services Leading / participating in site visits during various project phases to identity buildable area, optimize layout design, identify infrastructure crossings, support onsite team, and prepare site assessment reports. Preparation […] Read more
For Solar Cell Makers, TOPCon Is More Viable Than HJT: Bharat Bhut, Goldi Solar Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy With the advent of new and advanced solar cell technologies globally, different solar module and solar cell manufacturers have jumped onto the bandwagon to introduce more efficient technologies. With TOPCon and Heterojunction Technology (HJT) competing over their average effectiveness, Indian solar cell manufacturers find TOPCon more commercially viable for solar cell manufacturers compared to HJT […] Read more
India Had No Offshore Wind Capacity Installation As Of May 2023: GWEC Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The ‘GWEC Global Offshore Wind 2023’ report cites that for fulfilling demand for large offshore wind, and turbine installation of vessels requires trained workforce with adequate operational knowhow for regional cooperation in the APAC Asia–Pacific region. The study finds that its timely deployment will foster cooperation especially in new markets such as India, the Philippines, […] Read more
MERC Allows Tata Power Extension On SCOD For Its Hybrid Plants Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, allowed the Tata Power Green Energy (TPGEL) extension on its Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) for two solar-wind hybrid projects. It included the 225 Megawatt (MW) hybrid project at Bikaner district in Rajasthan and a 98.05 MW hybrid plant in Maharashtra. The hybrid renewable energy generator […] Read more