Community Solar: An Explainer Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has established itself as an attractive option for green transition enthusiasts who are also looking to bring down their energy costs. The last decade saw solar prices come down considerably, which made the technology even more attractive. However, Rooftop solar becomes unappealing to most lower-income households because of the higher cost per kilowatt […] Read more
Available Power, Linxon Unveil Strategic Partnership for Over 1 GW BESS Development Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Battery storage developer Available Power and Linxon have partnered to scale the North American energy storage market as Linxon has already secured access to the necessary equipment supply to deliver on the first tranche of Available Power’s 1,000+ MW (over 1 GW) front-of-meter project pipeline in Texas’s ERCOT market territory. Linxon is a joint venture […] Read more
IREDA Plans Office in Gujarat’s GIFT City for Foreign Currency Funding of Renewables Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) is planning to establish an office in Gujarat’s GIFT City to finance renewable energy projects in foreign currency. The office at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, will be classified as an overseas office, allowing the IREDA to avoid foreign exchange hedging cost. Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director […] Read more
Employment in Solar & Wind Sector Rises Eight-Fold, New Study Points Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy A joint report by three think tanks has revealed that the solar and wind energy sectors in India have added 52,700 new workforce in project development roles in the last financial year. This marks an eight-fold jump in the employment in this segment from financial year 2021. The new study is done by the Council […] Read more
Repowering Old Wind Turbines Could Usher INR 40,000 Cr Investments Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently made the announcement it will be looking at the repowering of wind power plants that are old. Wind power plants that boast of more height have more height and efficiency hold the potential to lure in INR 40,000 crore of investments. This, in turn, could go […] Read more
Solar Is Changing Fast, Here Are 5 Ways It Already Has Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy When the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched back in January 2010, India had a total installed solar capacity of around 160 MW. The mission itself had a target of 20 GW by 2022. However, changes on the ground in terms of technology, availability and fresh climate realities meant a wholesale upgrade on those […] Read more
India Gets Its First Center of Excellence for Green Port and Shipping Updated On Wed, Nov 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The first National Center of Excellence for Green Port and Shipping (NCoEGPS) in India was unveiled recently by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. This is a significant effort on the part of the Ministry of Ports, and Shipping to provide greener solutions. The Union Minister made the revelation at INMARCO […] Read more
SECI Opens Up Bidding For Rs 19,500 Crore Solar PLI Updated On Mon, Nov 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy It’s finally here. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited bids for the much awaited Solar PLI (performance Linked Incentive) tender that is expected to give a huge boost to the solar sector in terms of manufacturing prowess and backward integration domestically. The tender, under tranche II of the PLI program has a last […] Read more
Uttarakhand Releases Draft Solar Power Policy 2022; Offers Benefits to Power Generators Updated On Sun, Nov 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Uttarakhand Government has released the draft of the Uttarakhand State Solar Policy 2022 and has invited public comments and recommendations on it. The draft solar policy will be implemented by the energy department and will be aimed at providing relief to those who will set up solar plants upto 25 MW in Uttarakhand. As […] Read more
