July 18: Nifty, Green Stocks Diverge Completely Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy On a day when the Nifty Index diverged significantly from the small-cap and midcap indexes, our basket of green stocks, most of which are in the latter two, suffered. Other than EPC player KPI Green Energy, which has just gone for a stock split, and was locked at the upper circuit, every green stock in […] Read more
Indian Wind Sector Prone To Cybersecurity Risks: NITI Aayog Report Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by NITI Aayog identified emerging concerns in cybersecurity for the Indian wind sector due to the import of components for the wind sector, particularly from China, by the Wind Turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The report proposes a multi-pronged approach integrating policy interventions, manufacturing support, and robust cybersecurity measures. Given the increasing […] Read more
3M Invests In Green Hydrogen Equipment Maker Ohmium Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its continuing effort to expand into emerging climate technologies, US based 3M has completed a strategic investment in Ohmium International, a developer of electrolyzer systems for green hydrogen production. The investment is part of 3M’s commitment to advancing technologies that support the transition to a low-carbon economy and may help the company explore further […] Read more
Zinc-Bromine Batteries Set To Find Usage In Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The flowless zinc-bromine battery (FLZBB) is a promising alternative to flammable lithium-ion batteries due to its use of non-flammable electrolytes. However, it suffers from self-discharge due to the crossover of active materials, generated at the positive graphite felt (GF) electrode, to the negative electrode, significantly affecting performance. Now, researchers have developed a novel nitrogen-doped mesoporous […] Read more
11% Of Indian Module Capacity With ALMM Is TOPCon Production Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar module makers in India revealed that several enlisted companies have now added new TOPCOn technology production lines. This is in addition to the production lines for mono-PERC which has now dominated the Indian solar market and the phasing out of redundant polycrystalline technology. A […] Read more
Waaree To Start Module Production In US From Sept: Hitesh Doshi Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy From an initial module manufacturing capacity of 30 MW in Surat in 2007, Waaree Energies has come a long way indeed. And helming the company through that journey from 30 MW to 12 GW now, and counting, is its founder and CMD, Dr. Hitesh Doshi. Dr. Doshi has not only seen the solar sector take […] Read more
GUVNL Floats Tender For 500 MW Wind Project With GreenShoe Option Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) today issued a tender for a 500 MW wind power project, with an additional 500 MW green shoe option. The last date for the tender submission is August 14. The tender document said that the bidders can choose the locations anywhere in India. “The Projects shall be located […] Read more
ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy. The financing will support tranches 2 and 3 of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program approved by ADB in 2016. The program was restructured in […] Read more
Rajasthan Set To Bring Guidelines To Expedite PSP Growth Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in its latest order has allowed extension of time period for the state government authorities to frame guidelines for the growth of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in the state. The order came to the fore when RVUNL (Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Limited) & IT Service Limited moved the State […] Read more
