Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
Supply Chain A Major Hinderance To APAC’s Wind Projects: GWEC Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Offshore wind is grappling with supply chain challenges, particularly in accessing onshore wind nacelles. A GWEC report found that China is the dominant supplier in the Asian Pacific (APAC) region. According to Global Wind Energy (GWEC), China holds an 85% Onshore market share, India and South Korea’s nacelle capacity is focused solely on onshore projects, […] Read more
More Public and Private Investments in Fast Charging Needed to Accelerate EV Adoption-Industry Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy With little doubt on the Ev transition picking pace, the focus was on fast charging to ensure a smooth path for adopters at the EV fast Charging Summit organised by Indian Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in Delhi. With over 4 Million EVs sold in India, EV adoption is fast approaching the inflection point supported by […] Read more
Saatvik Partners With MSEDCL For Supplying 250 Solar Pumps Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy has partnered with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) to supply solar powered submersible pumps at 250 sites across the state. The high-efficiency pumps range from 3HP to 7.5HP enhancing water access and supporting irrigation. These are 100% stainless steel pumps with high-efficiency motors & controllers, […] Read more
BII, Norfund & IndiGrid Enter 300 Mn Partnership To Expand BESS Project In India Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy IndiGrid, a power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), formed a new platform, EnerGrid in partnership with British International Investment (BII), UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, along with the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund, managed by Norfund. This platform focuses on developing greenfield transmission and standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in India. The […] Read more
SOCOMEC Appoints Devender Singh Manhas As Head – Commercial Supply Chain Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Socomec, a Chennai-based global specialist in Low Voltage (LV) power management provider, has appointed Devender Singh Manhas as Head – Commercial Supply Chain for the Greater India market, effective immediately. Devender is an experienced operations management professional with a diverse background across all facets of supply chain management, from demand forecasting to deliveries with experience […] Read more
Hybrid Projects Demand More Planning: Naresh Mansukhani (CEO, Juniper Green) Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tell us about the journey of Juniper Green in India till now. We launched Juniper Green as a solar-focused platform in 2018, primarily because solar energy is more predictable. During that time wind project tariffs were dropping too low. In 2021, we expanded our capabilities to include wind and storage projects. As a result, we […] Read more
APTEL Order Adds Clarity On Treating Open Access Demand By Grid Operators Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order last week that will add a dash of clarity on how discoms treat demand from open access customers, the APTEL bench has ruled to set aside an order from MSEDCL where it had denied the open access quantum to a group of customers of Sai Wardha Power Generation Limited. MSEDCL had lost […] Read more
Public Capital and Solar Firms- Made For Each Other? Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy What a difference four years can make! It was just over four years ago in September 2020 when SaurEnergy wrote about how access to capital markets was a glaring disadvantage for India’s aspiring solar firms vis-a-vis China. Highlighting the contrasting performances of the few listed firms then, namely, Adani Green (Developer), Sterling and Wilson Solar […] Read more
