India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
Hybrid Projects: KERC Issues Order To Bring Clarity On Transmission Charges Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) has tried to bring clarity on transmission charges of hybrid projects. The state power regulator issued a suo motu order in this regard. The order was especially for wind-solar hybrid projects. This comes after Fourth Energy Partner approached the state commission for clarification. National wind-solar hybrid policy Earlier, the […] Read more
Amid Adani Row, SECI Clarifies Its Stand On Its Role In RE Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Amid ongoing controversy surrounding the renewable energy division of the Adani Group, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a statement. While not directly addressing the controversy, SECI highlighted its critical role in India’s renewable energy sector. To date, SECI has awarded approximately 70 GW of renewable energy tenders. The Renewable Energy Implementing […] Read more
More Public and Private Investments in Fast Charging Needed to Accelerate EV Adoption-Industry Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy With little doubt on the Ev transition picking pace, the focus was on fast charging to ensure a smooth path for adopters at the EV fast Charging Summit organised by Indian Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in Delhi. With over 4 Million EVs sold in India, EV adoption is fast approaching the inflection point supported by […] Read more
COP29: Azerbaijan Concludes First RE Auction At Tariff Of $3.540 Cents/kWh Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Azerbaijan recently concluded its first ever renewable energy auction with technical assistance from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The outcome of the competitive auction was announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29). In the auction ran by Ministry of Energy, Universal International Holding Limited submitted the lowest bid, […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Capacity Crossed 14 GW, Guj Remains Leader Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s rooftop solar capacity has touched 14.44 GW by the end of October 2024. The latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) indicate the growth of the sector. This comes after MNRE’s flagship scheme-PM Surya Ghar was launched, earlier this year. The new scheme aims at boosting the growth of residential […] Read more
Brazil Pushes Up Solar Tariffs To 25 Percent Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil, which has emerged as an important destination for Chinese solar exports after the challenges in the US and India, has hiked import tariffs to 25% on module imports, crimping yet another key market for Chinese manufacturers. The new rate follows an earlier tariff of 9.6% that the government has imposed to support the growth […] Read more
ONGC, NTPC Green Enter JV To Build Offshore Wind Project In India Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited (ONGPL) was recently incorporated as a 50:50 joint venture between NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, and ONGC Green Limited (OGL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. The authorized share capital of ₹10 lakh has been subscribed to explore and set up […] Read more
Govt Removes Dual Consent For Wind, Solar & Other RE Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has now come up with a new gazette notification to reduce the need for multiple clearances from the government for the commissioning of several clean energy projects ranging from solar, wind, compressed biogas (CBG) and others. The move was aimed at expediting the growth of such […] Read more
