Discoms Could Save ~Rs 22K Cr due to Indexed RE Tariff: IEEFA & CEEW Updated On Thu, Oct 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy “Our modelling shows that the Discoms could save up to Rs 21,880 crore over the next five-year period under a partially indexed tariff structure” The inflation indexation of tariffs for future solar capacity could provide much-needed financial respite to the distressed power distribution sector (Discoms) and help India move away from coal-fired power, according to […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Planning for 7 Storage Plants Worth Nearly 6300 MW Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Government is planning to set up seven Pumped Hydro Storage Power Projects (PSP) in the state, to balance renewable energy projects. The state government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to set up seven Pumped Hydro Storage Power Projects (PSP) as part of its decision to promote new renewable energy power plants in the […] Read more
MNRE’s Draft Policy Framework for DRE Open For Comments Till Nov 2 Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In an office memorandum issued on October 19, the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) has issued a Draft Policy Framework for DRE (Distributed Solar Energy) to promote DRE livelihood applications in rural areas of the country. The aim is to provide a conducive environment for the development and large-scale adoption of these applications. […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 100 MW Solar Plus 50 MW Storage Tender Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for a 100 MW (ac) solar project along with a 50 MW Battery Storage System in Chhattisgarh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 100 MW (ac) solar project (200 MWdc) […] Read more
MNRE Drafts Policy to Promote DRE Livelihood Applications in Rural Areas Updated On Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy In order to promote DRE livelihood applications in rural areas of the country a draft policy framework is being proposed by MNRE The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified that in order to promote Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) livelihood applications in rural areas of the country a draft policy framework is being […] Read more
Eos Energy Storage Announces Additional Contract with Carson Hybrid Energy Storage Updated On Tue, Oct 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Eos Energy Storage, a leading manufacturer of safe, low-cost and long-duration zinc battery storage systems, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to supply Carson Hybrid Energy Storage, with six units of Eos Aurora® 500 kWh Zinc Hybrid Cathode Battery Energy Blocks. Eos will manufacture, design and deliver its zinc-based battery solutions to […] Read more
Capital Dynamics, Sol Systems Finance Renewable Energy Projects Across the US Updated On Tue, Oct 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, today announced that the joint venture entitled Sol Customer Solutions between its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business and Sol Systems, one of the most experienced solar finance and development platforms in the United States, has secured a Distributed Generation (DG) Tax Equity Commitment from Bank of America. […] Read more
Canadian Solar to Provide 75 MW Storage System to the Mustang Solar Project in California Updated On Tue, Oct 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that it has closed a supply contract and long term service agreement with Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC, part of the Renewable Power Group of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“Goldman Sachs”), to deliver and integrate a 75 MW / 300 MWh lithium-ion battery storage solution into the 100 MWac Mustang solar […] Read more
Solex Initiates Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Construction of its 1.5 GW PV Module Manufacturing Facility near Surat, Gujarat Updated On Tue, Oct 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solex Energy earmarked the commencement of this ambitious 1.5 GW solar module manufacturing facility by breaking ground at its factory site near Surat. A few months ago, Solex Energy Limited had announced the expansion of its solar module manufacturing facility to 1.5 GW. The pandemic and the resulting call for being ‘Atma Nirbhar’ had propelled […] Read more
