ENGIE Commissions 200 MW Raghanesda Solar Project Updated On Wed, Aug 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy ENGIE has announced the commissioning of a 200 MWAC (290 MWp) Solar Power Project at the Raghanesda Solar Power Park, in Raghanesda, Gujarat. ENGIE collaborated with multiple Government of Gujarat entities to construct the project that will generate close to 546 gigawatt-hours of electricity. The project was won under a tender process run by GUVNL […] Read more
4 Days to Aug 22 Deadline for Feedback on Rooftop Solar Guidelines Updated On Wed, Aug 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The revised deadline for feedback on rooftop solar systems is August 22. The MNRE has shared a detailed feedback document for stakeholders to share their feedback. As readers are aware, India has performed quite poorly on its rooftop solar segment. From a target of 40 GW out of the 100 GW of solar capacity that […] Read more
US Distributed Energy Major Nexamp Closes $680 million Fund Raise Updated On Wed, Aug 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Nexamp, which has a focus on distributed solar and storage systems, has secured a $240 million equity investment led by Generate Capital. The company also recently raised $440 million in debt financing, bringing its total new funding to $680 million. The new funding will accelerate Nexamp’s ability to offer a flexible range of decarbonization options for customers, expanding its […] Read more
APTEL Sets Aside KERC Order, Restores Benefit To Solar Developer Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled in favour of a small solar power developer, Hunsankodilli Solar Power Project LL.P (developer) that has set up a 3 MW solar plant in Karnataka. The ruling follows a similar one declared early in August where the apex authority had taken a similar view. The developer had […] Read more
California Goes With Rule for Solar and Battery Storage on New Buildings Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The California Energy Commission (CEC) has adopted the 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) for newly constructed and renovated buildings that say the new buildings need to be equipped with solar and battery storage for clean energy goals. As the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency, the CEC adopts standards every three years […] Read more
Canadian Solar Reports $1.43 Billion Revenues in Q2 FY21, a 105% YoY Increase Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc. has announced its financial results for Q2 FY21 with strong revenues of $1.43 billion. The firm reports that net revenue in the Q2 FY21 grew by 105% YoY and 31% QoQ to $1.43 billion. The sequential improvement was driven by an increase in module shipments and average selling price (ASP), growth in […] Read more
Bangladesh Invites Bids for 68 MW Solar Project in Sirajganj Region Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Company (BCRECL) has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 68 MW solar energy project on a turnkey basis in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, including the construction of a 15 km 132 kV double circuit transmission line with a substation bay. BCRECL is a joint venture between the North-West […] Read more
MoP Issues Draft Electricity Rules 2021 for Green Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has released the “Draft Electricity (promoting renewable energy through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2021,” seeking comments from stakeholders within 30 days. The draft rules can be accessed here. These rules are proposed for the purchase and consumption of green energy, including the energy from ‘Waste-to-Energy’ plants. The draft rules address […] Read more
High Cost, Infrastructural Issues Limit Green Hydrogen’s Role in Energy Transition: Study Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Green hydrogen is recognised as a viable solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning away from fossil fuels for “hard-to-abate” sectors. The supply chain for hydrogen, however, is not yet fully developed. Several barriers, such as the high cost of green hydrogen compared to non-renewable alternatives and the lack of dedicated infrastructure, are still […] Read more
