Solar Companies Resume Manufacturing Cautiously after Govt Eases Lockdown Norms Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy With India slowly opening up its economic activities again after total shutdown for many days amidst coronavirus lockdown, various companies across the clean energy space, whether top brands or startups are also resuming operations by reopening their factories and offices. Despite lockdown continued, the government has provided permission to various companies across sectors to reopen […] Read more
Top 10 States for Renewable Energy Installations in Last 4 Years Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A list of the top 10 states that have implemented the maximum amount of renewable energy projects in the last four years. As part of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India has undertaken to install at least forty percent of its total electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel […] Read more
2020-When Energy Storage Got Serious in India Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The recent win for Renew Power in the round the clock power tender for 400 MW at Rs 2.90 kWh marked a huge turning point for storage in India too. For one, the renewable+ storage combination as a way to get power at all hours possibly, and at scale, is no longer a possibility that […] Read more
Discoms to get Loans at low Rates to pay Back Gencos: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates by state-owned power sector financing companies for clearing their dues towards Gencos, RK Singh has said. Financially stressed Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates of 8.5 to 9 percent for a 10-year period by state-owned power sector financing companies PFC and REC for clearing their dues towards power generation companies (Gencos), Power and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh […] Read more
Discoms’ Liquidity Infusion via Loan Positive for Gencos, But Losses to Shoot Up by Rs 270 Bn in FY21: ICRA Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Government’s Rs 900 billion liquidity support under Atmanirbhar Bharat package for state power distribution utilities (Discoms) is a much welcome measure, said ICRA a leading credit rating agency. However, this liquidity infusion in Discoms will be in the form of loans against receivables, from major power sector lenders Power Financial Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification […] Read more
Top 10 Ground Mounted Solar Power States by Installed Capacity in India Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the Modi Government’s aspirational goal of 5 trillion dollar economy by 2024-25 for India, power sector gets a centre stage as it is one of the most important pillars of the economic growth of the country. However, coronavirus likely to impact the goals. Despite such hindrances, power industry especially renewable energy has a higher […] Read more
Huawei Supplies Smart PV Solutions for Adani Green Energy’s 50 MW Solar Plant in R’sthan Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Huawei, one of the world’s leading solar inverter manufacturers, has supplied its innovative Smart PV 1500 V Solution, including 312 SUN2000-185KTL-INH0 smart inverters, for Adani Green Energy’s 50 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Rajasthan. This project was successfully connected to the power grid by Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on April 16 amidst lockdown […] Read more
REIL Issues NIT for Supply of Multi Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells in Jaipur Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Central CPSU Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a notice inviting tender (NIT) from interested bidders for rate contract for the supply of multi-crystalline solar cells in Jaipur. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the supply of multi-crystalline solar cells of 4.50 Watt, 4.60 Watt and 4.67 Watt at […] Read more
‘Ultra-Mega Solar Parks Kick-Start India’s Energy Transition by Attracting Foreign Capital, Developers’ Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s approach towards building ultra-mega power plant (UMPP) attracted foreign investment and leading global developers which drives towards a renewable energy investment boom in the country. This has also provided investors with an opportunity to join a USD 500-700 billion renewable energy and grid infrastructure investment boom in the coming decade. “This approach has driven […] Read more