Slow Progress in January 2020, Indicates MNRE Report to Cabinet Updated On Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In it’s report for the month of January 2020, the Ministry of New And Renewable Energy has seen fit to highlight the following key points for the month of January 2020. The report is a document generated for each month, and supposed to be followed by most ministries. MNRE, we are happy to share, is […] Read more
Britain to Include Onshore Wind, Solar and Storage in Next Round of CfD Updated On Tue, Mar 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The government of Great Britain has released the details of the next round of the CfD scheme to include onshore wind and solar, and energy storage. The government of Great Britain has released the details of the next round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which opens in 2021. This latest round will be […] Read more
Research Shows Pairing Wind With Storage Critical for RE Future Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report examines the use of energy storage for wind integration, covering existing and upcoming projects, the landscape, and expected market growth. A new report from Navigant Research examines the use of energy storage for wind integration, covering existing and upcoming projects, the competitive landscape, and expected market growth. The report, Optimizing Wind Power Plants with Energy Storage, […] Read more
Uzbekistan Seeking Private Developers for 400 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has invited EoI from private developers to build and operate two solar projects worth 400 MW capacity in the country. The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has invited expression of interest (EoI) from private developers to build and operate two solar projects worth a combined 400 MW capacity in […] Read more
Can Privatization Help in Solving Discom Distress? Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s power sector is currently struggling with multiple issues, among them is pending dues of state Discoms (distribution companies) to renewable energy developers. The issue now even sparked the fears that many solar and wind energy projects likely to turn into non-performing assets (NPAs). Here’re some views and voices from the industry on what could […] Read more
Coronavirus Outbreak a Cause of Concern for Domestic Solar Energy Industry: ICRA Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy ICRA has said that the outbreak of coronavirus in China poses a concern for domestic solar developers and OEMs due to disruption in the supply chain Rating agency ICRA has said that the outbreak of (COVID-19) coronavirus in China poses a concern for domestic solar developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) due to disruption in the supply […] Read more
MNRE to Soon Issue Relief Guidelines for Solar Projects Delayed By Coronavirus Updated On Sat, Feb 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to save renewable energy developers from expected delays in project commissioning on the back of lack of supply from China due to spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will provide extra time for such developers. The move is expected to be in line with the earlier clarification […] Read more
Ministry of Finance Confirms Force Majeure Status for Coronavirus Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy In news that should bring some immediate relief to large solar developers, the Ministry of Finance has come out with a clarification on the Coronavirus epidemic. The clarification states that the coronavirus will be covered in the force majeure clause in agreements as a case of natural calamity. That should help developers whose incoming supplies […] Read more
Vestas Still the World’s Leading Turbine Maker, Despite Losing Market Share Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Developers commissioned almost 61 GW of wind turbines globally in 2019, and the latest data shows that Vestas kept its crown as the leading turbine maker Developers commissioned almost 61 GW of wind turbines globally in 2019, compared with 50 GW in the previous year. And just four manufacturers accounted for more than half, or […] Read more
