UK’s First-Ever Bankable, Unsubsidized Solar & Storage Project in the Offing Updated On Wed, Jul 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy DIF Capital Partners, a global independent fund manager and Pexapark, an advisory firm specializing in renewable energy, have now partnered to make UK’s first-ever bankable and unsubsidized solar and storage project. A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for ten years in this regard has already been signed. As per the mandate, the two firms would help […] Read more
Chinese Firms Doubled Their Investments In Critical Minerals: IEA Report Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) claimed that companies in China doubled their investments in critical minerals in 2022. The report, released today, talked about the global landscape of demand and supply of critical minerals like Lithium, Cobalt and Nickel, among others. In its maiden report on the issue, titled “Critical Minerals Market […] Read more
Consortiums Pre-Qualified for 400 MW Solar Plant in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Morocco’s renewable energy agency, Masen, has announced the pre-qualification of six consortiums to construct a 400 MW solar plant in the Atlas mountains. Named Noor Midelt II, the project aims to strengthen the country’s renewable energy sector and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Leading the consortiums are renowned international companies, including Cobra Servicios, Communicaciones […] Read more
NTPC & Meghalaya Join Hands for Floating Solar, PSPs Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Energy conglomerate NTPC Limited and the Meghalaya Government have entered into various agreements to augment renewable power in Meghalaya. The MoUs entail Power Portfolio Management Services (PMS) for Meghalaya DISCOM. The agreements will also pave the way for the establishment of Pump Storage Power Plants (PSPs), as well as floating solar projects in the state. […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender for Setting up of 15 MW of GCRT SPV Projects on Government Buildings Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued an RfS for setting up of 15 MW of grid connected rooftop system for SPV projects on government buildings under RESCO mode under competitive bidding. The project is to be completed in a period of nine months. The last date to submit the bid (soft copy) is […] Read more
Amp Energy India Chalks Out New Identity as Ampin Energy Transition Private Limited Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Amp Energy India, an energy transition platform and Renewable Energy IPP with a total portfolio of over 3 GW spread across 17 states in the country, has announced its rebranding as Ampin Energy Transition Private Limited. The firm says that the new identity reflects the firm’s commitment to accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources […] Read more
Amplus Solar Signs $3.2 Million Deal with AirTouch for Robotic Cleaning Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Amplus Solar, a distributed energy firm that provides low-carbon clean energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers, has entered into an agreement with AirTouch Solar. The deal is valued at $3.2 million. AirTouch Solar is an Israel-based firm that offers water-free, robotic cleaning system for solar panels. The agreement will pave the way for AirTouch […] Read more
1 Terawatt and Beyond: Solar Energy’s Unstoppable Rise and What Lies Ahead Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar has come a long way in the last few years, from over 100,000 megawatts in 2012 to one terawatt now (1 terawatt is 1 million megawatts). So, what spurred this development? What were the factors that facilitated the achievement of this feat? We’ll be going over humanity’s journey to 1 TW of installed capacity […] Read more
State Commissions Can’t Decide On Trade Margins In ISTS Projects: APTEL Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL), in its latest judgment, ruled that State Commissions do not have the jurisdiction to take a call on the trade margins for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) power projects. The apex tribunal passed the order while hearing a case between the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) against an impugned […] Read more