GK Energy Gears Up for The Solar Pump Boom Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy For Gopal Kabra, founder of the solar pump driven GK Energy, the move into the renewable energy business started with solar water heaters in 2006. Hailing from a business family in Nanded Maharashtra, Kabra completed his education in Pune. Right from the start, he was clear about running his own business. It has been a […] Read more
Delhi’s CNG-Run Three Wheelers To Go Electric Soon Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Delhi government in its recent order added a new para-transit scheme mandating the replacement of CNG-powered Gramin Sewa vehicles registered under the 2010-11 scheme with electric vehicles (EVs). This revised policy applies to high-capacity three-wheelers and similar other vehicles with a seating capacity of six passengers (excluding the driver) being given permits to ply […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains: BECCS – Bridging Energy Production and Carbon Removal Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world is making urgent efforts to reduce carbon footprints across various industries by adopting measures such as shifting to renewable energy, reducing coal and petroleum use, and promoting sustainability. While many of these measures focus on cutting emissions, others, like carbon capture and storage (CCS), aim to trap existing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. […] Read more
MNRE Wants Discoms To Make Rooftop Solar Payments Online Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In order to further streamline the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has urged the states to alter the functioning of discoms. Discoms are the key offices which regulate the rooftop solar affairs in their jurisdiction. In a latest communication of the MNRE to the states, […] Read more
Assam Issues Draft Net Metering Guidelines For Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Sep 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) has released a draft notification, outlining the guidelines for group net metering and virtual net metering for renewable energy. The northeastern state, in its guidelines, stated, “The distribution licensees will be required to facilitate and bear the capital expenditure for Service Line cum Development (SLD). This aims to facilitate […] Read more
A&N: SECI Floats Tender For 30 MW Project Under RESCO Mode Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an effort to provide solar power to the Union Territory (UT) of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (EDA&N), the Electricity Department and SECI have issued a tender. SECI requested bids from solar power developers to establish 30 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects in the Union Territory. This project will be executed under the RESCO […] Read more
SECI Opens Bids For 1 GW Solar Power Projects Across India Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently released a tender to select solar power developers for 1 GW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar PV power projects in India. The tender placed 4th October as the last date for bid submission. Under the scope of work, SECI mandates the solar power developer (SPD) to build […] Read more
Ireland Hopes for 1334 MW Of RE Additions After Round 4 of Capacity Auctions Updated On Thu, Sep 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Provisional results from the fourth round of the Irish Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 4) confirm 1,334 MW of renewable energy bids that meet criteria. Of this, 960MW is solar PV and 374MW onshore wind. The average auction price has come in at €96.85 (£81.73) per MWh, with the generation-weighted average price for solar projects […] Read more
MNRE Proposes RESCO, Aggregation Model To Boost Rooftop Solar Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released draft guidelines aimed at boosting the growth of the residential rooftop solar segment. According to the draft plan, rooftop solar systems can be installed on consumers’ rooftops without requiring any initial capital investment. The ministry has asked the public and the stakeholders concerned to send […] Read more