“Draconian” Rule in Proposed Changes For Consumers To Hit Solar Sector: EPC Firms Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has recently issued the draft rules providing for the ‘Rights of Electricity Consumers’ for the very first time. However, one provision included in the draft rules has managed to roil up smaller solar EPC companies at a key proposal within the rules. The power ministry stated that “having provided access to […] Read more
TN, AP and Telangana Account for 71% Discom Dues to RE Generators Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms are the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian electricity sector. Their inability to pay generators on time, manage their losses and improve on other inefficiencies weighs down the entire power sector. Discoms in India have been functioning sub-optimally and have even been described as a “leaking bucket”, due to their […] Read more
Visaka Industries Granted 20-year Patent Rights for ATUM Solar Roof Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Visaka Industries has been granted a 20-year patent for its ATUM Solar Roof, for the invention titled “Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof.” Visaka Industries Limited has been granted a 20-year patent for its ATUM Solar Roof. The patent has been granted for the invention titled “Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof.” ATUM is a roof that generates electricity. […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson Q1 2020-21 Results. Familiar Problems Continue To Dog Numbers Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited has just declared its results for Q1 of the financial year 2021-21, and the numbers don’t make for pretty reading at all. The firm’s legacy problem of timely debt repayment from its promoters, despite assurances after the previous quarter results and analyst calls, continues to fester, something that will not […] Read more
Curtailment Or Grid Stability. APTEL Plays Safe in Tata Renewables Plea Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In an order pronounced on September 11, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled in favour of an APERC order that allowed the Andhra Pradesh State Load Despatch Centre to curtail power from wind energy developers. The curtailment had been done citing grid stability issues, as the transmission line evacuating the power produced was […] Read more
American Land Agency Lagging Behind in Shift to Renewables: IEEFA Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new analysis by IEEFA stated that the Bureau of Land Management has lagged in responding to America’s shift to renewables in the national energy economy. The Bureau of Land Management, the single biggest steward of real estate in the US, often finds itself in the crossfire of heated arguments over how best to use […] Read more
Mahindra Cancels Share Purchase Pact Worth Rs 105 Cr with CLP India Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mahindra & Mahindra has terminated a share purchase agreement with CLP India to sell the entire stake held by Mahindra Renewables in Neo Solren. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has announced that it has terminated a share purchase agreement with CLP India to sell the entire stake held by its step down arm Mahindra Renewables in Neo Solren (NSPL) for […] Read more
Solar Tech On Horizon For Self-Charging Cars To Energy-Sufficient Buildings Updated On Thu, Sep 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy From self-charging cars to buildings that are self-sufficient in energy, solar power is set to transform the traditional use of energy in the not too distant future. In a session titled “Solar Beyond The Power Sector,” participants at the International Solar Alliance’s First World Solar Technology conference brainstormed over the many unconventional uses of the sun’s […] Read more
Decarbonising Of Grids To Accelerate Due To Dropping Storage Costs Updated On Wed, Sep 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Participants at one of the four technical sessions of the International Solar Alliance’s First World Solar Technology Summit held in India ventured into a key area- Decarbonising of Grids. An issue at the heart of the key challenge facing renewable energy, particularly, solar power. Grid Stability and adaptability. A key takeaway was that global regulators […] Read more