Romania Joins As The 118th Member Country Of International Solar Alliance Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a big boost to accelerate global adoption of solar energy, Romania officially joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 118th member country, signalling a robust commitment to advancing solar energy and contributing to global climate action. Romania, under the leadership of H.E. Mr. Klaus Werner Iohannis, President of Romania, formally signed the framework […] Read more
MNRE Issues Policy To Repower Wind Turbines Below 2MW Capacity Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued its Wind Repowering and Life Extension Policy for wind projects. The ministry said that the initiative will likely boost the potential of wind energy generation from old and inefficient wind power projects by modifying the wind turbine structures (repowering). As per the National Institute of […] Read more
Solar Became Cheapest Fuel Source For Newly-Built Power Systems: EY Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest report by Ernst and Young (EY) claimed that solar energy emerged as the cheapest fuel source for newly built power systems globally, fueling a faster energy transition. The report said that despite the challenges like inflation and price rises, solar power seemed to be the leader. It claimed that with its lowest Levelized Cost […] Read more
ICRA Sees FY24 Ending On a Positive Note For RE, 20 GW Additions Projected For India Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ratings and Research firm ICRA sounded an optimistic note in their December update, with hopes that overall renewable capacity additions in FY24 will touch 20 GW. That number, made up of 12 GW of solar, 2 GW of wind besides other RE sources, becomes even better for FY25. The firm expects solar to add 20 […] Read more
With Global Expansion, Solar PV Maker Qn-SOLAR Achieves 4.5GW Sales Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Chinese solar module manufacturer Qn-SOLAR achieved significant growth in 2023, surpassing 4.5 GW of global sales. The company expanded its market reach from Europe and Brazil to a global scale, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America, and South America. Qn-SOLAR has optimized its localization strategy by forming localized teams to support business expansion […] Read more
GERC Seeks Consultants To Determine Banking Charges For RE Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has now planned to impose banking charges against the generation of renewable energy in the state. To undertake the mission, the state commission has floated a tender seeking bids from consultants who can help the state commission in imposing the charges. The GERC, in its document mandated the consultants […] Read more
Goldi Solar Gets 190 MW Module Order From ENGIE India Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Goldi Solar, bagged a Modules Supply Agreement (MSA) with ENGIE India, a subsidiary of the France-based ENGIE Group—a global player in low-carbon energy and services. The agreement entails the supply of 190 MW of modules for ENGIE India’s upcoming Sayla village project under a 25-year solar power purchase agreement with Gujarat […] Read more
CERC Allows Uttarakhand RE Generator To Avail RECs Despite Delays Updated On Tue, Dec 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement used its ‘Power To Relax’ provision to provide relief to Uttarakhand-based renewable energy generators in the matter of the issuance of Renewable Energy Certificates (REC). The order was passed when the petitioner, Dhanashree Agro Products, a Haridwar-based sugar mill, moved the CERC. The sugar mill uses bagasse […] Read more
Sungrow To Supply South Africa’s First Hybrid Wind-Solar-Battery Project Updated On Tue, Dec 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global solar inverter player Sungrow signed a supply agreement with French renewable energy group EDF Renewables, to provide 264MWh liquid-cooled energy storage systems and MV transformers, for the Umoyilanga project – South Africa’s first wind-solar-storage integrated hybrid virtual power plant (VPP). EDF Renewables, and privately held investment company Perpetua Holdings (Pty) Ltd, won the Umoyilanga […] Read more