Maharashtra Plans Allowing Virtual Net-Metering To Boost RTS Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote rooftop solar installations, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed to allow virtual net-metering for residential consumers. The move is meant to empower the urban residents living in multistoried buildings to get the benefits of reducing the monthly electricity bills by adopting solar power through virtual net-meters. The same […] Read more
Soleos Solar Energy Secures Rs 48.5 Crore Renewable Energy Funding Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Soleos Solar Energy has announced that it has raised Rs 48.5 crore for portfolio development and working capital for the renewable energy business. According to a release from Soleos Solar Energy, participants in the investment round included Faruk G Patel, CMD of KP Group, Pawan Agarwal, Head of PCG at InCred Capital, Madhuri Madhu Kela, […] Read more
Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more
Avaada Group Commissions 50 MW Solar Plant In Bihar Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Avaada Energy , the renewable energy arm of Avaada Group, commenced a new 50 MW solar power plant in the Banka district on Tuesday. With this Bihar has now increased its total solar capacity to 181.1 MW. Last year approval was given for a 75 MW solar plant in Banka and a 125 MW solar […] Read more
Green Energy Stocks May 22- Developers Day, As EPC Firms Lose Out Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy It was a tough day for EPC players listed on the stock markets today, as Waaree Renewable Technologies remained locked at the lower circuit, and was joined by Shakti Pumps as well. Seeing a reversal was also Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy, while KPI Green managed to escape with a relatively lower price drop. What […] Read more
News Briefs May 22 – KKR Funds Origis Energy, Motovolt, Cleanleaf Energy Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Cleanleaf Energy Secures O&M Contracts for 350 MW Solar Projects in Georgia and Pennsylvania New agreements to supply operations and maintenance (O&M) services for utility-scale solar projects totaling 350 MW in Georgia and Pennsylvania have been announced by Cleanleaf Energy, formerly known as Borrego O&M. Heelstone Renewable Energy is the owner of these projects, which […] Read more
ABAN Power & Venterra Firm Form India Offshore Wind Alliance Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy ABAN Power and Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions (GDG), a division of the Venterra Group, have formed an alliance to expedite offshore wind projects and energy infrastructure throughout Asia-Pacific, including India. The objective of this partnership is to assist India in reaching its 2030 target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity. Through the combination of […] Read more
Delicensing Power Distribution Can Boost RE Adoption: ORF Report Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Observer and Research Foundation (ORF) said that the delicensing of power distribution could boost the adoption of renewable energy. The report widely analyzed the implications of adoption of delicensing of power distribution in the country. The researched argued that with more private sector entry with their green pricing models are […] Read more
How US Import Barrier On Chinese Solar Cells Can Change Trade Game? Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The recent trade barriers imposed by the United States (US) against the imports of Chinese solar equipment like solar cells has triggered speculations on the overall global trades of clean energy equipment. The Joe Biden led government recently triggered a new controversy by increasing the imports tariffs for solar cells for upto 50 percent and […] Read more
