MNRE Extends Last Date for BIS Testing to June 30, 2021 Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Responding to pleas by multiple manufacturers and trade bodies, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the last date for self certification for SPV (Solar) inverters has been extended yet again from December 31 2020 to June 30, 2021 now. This is subject to the condition that relevant manufacturers will have valid IEC […] Read more
NextEra Energy to Pursue Electrification of School & Public Transportation in US & Canada Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy NextEra Energy to pursue the electrification of tens of thousands of school and public transportation vehicles across the US and Canada. NextEra Energy, the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from wind and solar resources, has announced that to has entered into a framework agreement with First Student and First Transit to establish a joint […] Read more
With 120 MWh Storage Win, Israel’s Augwind Challenges Lithium-ion Storage Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Yakum, Israel-based Augwind has been claiming that its Air Battery energy storage system will be superior to Lithium battery storage. The firm got a big boost earlier this month when Israel’s Electric Authority awarded a big tender for 609 megawatts of solar and 2.4 gigawatt-hours of energy storage, of which at least 120 megawatt-hours of […] Read more
Waaree Targets 5 GW Capacity by 2021 With 3 GW Module Line From Jinchen Updated On Mon, Jan 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Chinese module manufacturer Yingkou Jinchen Machinery Co., Ltd. (Jinchen), has announced the signing of a deal with Mumbai based manufacturer Waaree Energies for a 3 GW high efficiency photovoltaic modules automatic production line. This is the largest stand alone project for any Chinese equipment manufacturer and any firm overseas. Waaree, led by Chairman and MD […] Read more
Budget 2021. Familiar Tussle Between Developers And Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Jan 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy As the 2021 budget comes around on February 1, it is widely considered to be one of the most critical of the century, coming as it does after the Covid-19 pandemic, which is still to end. While the start of vaccination has brought in a semblance of control back to the government on its future, […] Read more
Exploring the Reasons behind Solis’ Rapid Growth Updated On Sat, Jan 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Zhejiang, China, 21 January 2021- 2020 is deemed to be a year that is hard to forget. It witnessed COVID-19 sweeping the world, and the global economy faltered. However, in China, new solar PV installations were up to 48.2GW in 2020, a 55% year-on-year increase. Among leading global inverter manufactures, there is a one that […] Read more
Zypp Electric to Deploy 5k Battery Swapping Stations Across 100 Cities Updated On Fri, Jan 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Zypp Electric is going to install EV battery swapping stations by investing Rs. 50 crores. Gurugram based provider of Electric Vehicles for last-mile delivery of essentials, Zypp Electric has set its goals of installing five thousand battery swapping stations in three years, across 100 cities. The company will install the battery swapping stations for electric […] Read more
European Renewable PPA Market Could Exceed 10 GW in 2021: Report Updated On Fri, Jan 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The European renewable PPA market is likely to exceed 10 GW in 2021, due to the growing offshore wind momentum throughout Europe and more. The European renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) market is likely to exceed 10 GW in 2021, due to continued momentum in Spain, the emergence of a strong subsidy-free market in […] Read more
Power System Overcapacity Problem in Bangladesh Getting Worse: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Jan 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Overcapacity in the power system of Bangladesh has worsened and threatens to deteriorate further according to a new briefing note by IEEFA. Overcapacity in the power system of Bangladesh has worsened and threatens to deteriorate further according to a new briefing note released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Data from […] Read more