Himachal Pradesh Issues Order For Rooftop Solar Systems Based on Net Metering Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) has issued an order for rooftop solar grid-interactive systems based on net metering. The order will be applicable to such domestic consumers to whom a Letter of Approval (LoA) for installing rooftop solar PV system based on net metering is issued after November 15, 2018, as per the 2015 regulations […] Read more
World Bank Grants $148Mn to Finance Access to Electricity in Mozambique Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved an $82 million grant to increase access to electricity in five of the poorest provinces of Mozambique, including Niassa, Nampula, Zambezia, Cabo Delgado and Sofala. The project is also supported through a $66 million Multi-Donor Trust Fund administered by the Bank. With the potential to benefit about 1.5 million people, […] Read more
India Should Evaluate BESS as a Viable Storage Tech Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has said that grid-connected battery-based energy storage system (BESS) should be evaluated more actively as a commercial storage technology for grid services, as it offers superior performance and a declining price trend in the future. “In the 21st century, India’s symbol of national pride should be its grid that […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.04/kWh Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has in its latest order set the generic tariff for procurement of solar PV power in the state to Rs 3.04 per kWh. The tariff will apply to the procurement from all solar PV projects of capacity 1 MW and above. The control period of this order will […] Read more
Amtech Mulls to Sell Solar Biz; Aims to Focus on Profitable Semiconductor Biz Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The reason behind selling its solar assets is that significant investment is required to effectively compete in the changing solar industry. US-based Amtech Systems has decided to divest it’s solar businesses, including Tempress and SoLayTec subsidiaries, along with an aim to focus solely on growth opportunities in it’s a semiconductor and SiC/LED polishing businesses. The […] Read more
Renewable Energy Now Accounts For a Third of Global Power Capacity: IRENA Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The sector added 171 GW of generating capacity in 2018, with total renewable energy generation capacity reaching 2,351 GW at the end of the year. The decade-long trend of strong growth in renewable energy capacity continued in 2018 with global additions of 171 GW, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency […] Read more
LONGi Solar Wins Order For Ukraine’s Second Largest Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy LONGi Solar will deliver 63.8 MW monocrystalline PERC modules and provide technical support during project implementation. In Ukraine, the second-largest solar power plant in Panovtsy, Kamianets-Podilskyi, in the Khmelnytskyi district, has been put into operation. The solar power plant is a joint venture of ICU, an independent asset manager, private equity, and investment advisory firm […] Read more
India and Chile Should Jointly Promote Solar Energy Globally : President Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Kovind said that India looks forward to working with Chile to promote solar energy worldwide and enhance global action to combat climate change. President Ram Nath Kovind recently discussed wide-ranging issues of mutual interest with his Chilean counterpart Sebastian Pinera as the two sides signed three MoUs in the fields of mining, culture and disability. Kovind, who arrived after visiting […] Read more
APEPDCL Seeking Approval of Discom-Driven Solar Rooftop Program Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In its petition, APEPDCL has asserted that this program will lead to reduced cost of rooftop solar PV systems for consumers, ensure quality, address the challenge of interconnection delays and enable adoption of rooftop solar PV by low-end consumer segments. The Eastern Power Distribution Comp-any of Andhra Pradesh (APEPDCL) has filled a petition with the […] Read more
