MNRE Eases Norms Bidding on Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid-connected solar projects The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid-connected solar PV power projects. The guidelines, which were […] Read more
EnBW Launches Green Bonds Worth €1 bn to Fund Clean Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy EnBW has launched its first two green hybrid bonds on the capital markets with a total issue size of €1 billion Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), a publicly-traded electric utility company headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, has launched its first two green hybrid bonds on the capital markets with a total issue size of €1 billion. Making […] Read more
DERC Announces Reduced Tariff for Consumers, EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Delhi’s power regulator DERC has announced the new electricity tariff for 2019-20, significantly bringing down fixed charges while raising energy charges. Delhi’s power regulator, Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) has announced the new electricity tariff for 2019-20, significantly bringing down fixed charges while raising energy charges. Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) chairman Justice (retired) S S […] Read more
Energy Storage to Grow 122-Fold Over Next 2 Decades: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040 Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The 122-fold boom […] Read more
Tesla Introduces New Battery for Utility Scale Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy To match global demand for massive battery storage projects, Tesla has designed a new battery product specifically for utility-scale projects: Megapack. Two years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Hornsdale, South Australia using Tesla Powerpack batteries. Since then, the facility saved nearly USD 40 million in its first year alone and helped […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for Survey for Proposed 100 MW Floating Solar Plant at NTPC Ramagundam Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued tender for conducting Geotechnical investigations and survey works of for the 100 MW floating solar power plant at NTPC Ramagundam BHEL has issued tender seeking bids from eligible parties for conducting Geotechnical investigations and Bathymeric survey works of the water body for the company’s proposed project site for the 100 MW floating solar […] Read more
Wind and Solar Energy Bring Extra Costs for Canadian Consumers: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power often increase electricity costs for consumers A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power generation comes with large, yet often ignored costs that increase electricity costs for residents and […] Read more
Will Enthusiasm for E-Buses Keep up With Announcements in India? Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the past few months, state and city authorities across India have been announcing plans to induct electric buses. Till last count, the number had reached close to 8500 buses. Is this for real? Kerala, a state not exactly known for its manufacturing prowess, has a stated goal to ‘manufacture’ 3000 electric buses under the […] Read more
Bifacial Tech with Transparent Backsheet Trims Weight, Labor Cost of Module Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy When compared with bifacial dual glass, Swan bifacial with transparent backsheet has proven to reduce approximately 3 percent BOS costs. Bifacial technology was one of the most talked of technology trends in the photovoltaic (PV) industry since 2018. With cell makers able to manufacture bifacial products at only a marginally higher cost than mono facial, […] Read more
