EV’s Have Charmed The Government – Will The Markets Follow? Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy On July 5, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to present the Union budget for 2019, expectations were somewhat muted in the understanding that with an interim budget already presented, there was little scope for big announcements. As it turned out, the minister did make a few announcements on the taxation front as well as […] Read more
Why Solis Inverters became the Preferred Choice of Airports PV Power Station at Home and Abroad Updated On Sat, Aug 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Efficient and convenient air traffic is one of the prerequisites for the development of modern society and economy, especially for the development of high-tech industry. In addition to its own benefits, the civil aviation transportation industry has obvious comprehensive benefits in promoting the development of resources, producing “airport economic zone”, promoting the development of regional […] Read more
Reverse Bidding Is Not Always The Best Friend For Quality: Rohit Kumar Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Reverse bidding is not always the best friend for quality specifically in the Indian context, and this was also highlighted recently by PI Berlin study tour where the PV consultancy PI Berlin issued a report highlighting serious safety concerns, poor installation practices on system output monitoring, as well as a worrying lack of warranties. We […] Read more
SARAL Index Adds a Sharp Edge to India’s Solar Rooftop Plans Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, launched the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL) today at the Review Planning and Monitoring (RPM) Meeting with States and State Power Utilities in New Delhi. The SARAL index comes at an opportune time for […] Read more
Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of algae that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The Rutgers University-led discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. […] Read more
Vattenfall to Build Hybrid Wind-Solar-Storage Project in Netherlands Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vattenfall will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. Swedish state-owned power company, Vattenfall has announced that it will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. The total capacity […] Read more
Resiliency to Drive US Microgrid Growth: WoodMac Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has predicted that the US microgrid industry may find substantial future growth in areas that are repeatedly affected by power outages, as customers seek out resiliency solutions. The U.S. microgrid industry may find opportunities for substantial future growth in geographical areas that are repeatedly affected by power outages, as customers seek out […] Read more
As Farmers Switch to Solar Pumps, Experts Fear Groundwater Exploitation Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Though the off-grid solar pumps have made life easy for farmers in many villages across India, many fear they are likely to lead to over-exploitation of groundwater. In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn’t available during the daytime for 15 days a month, but Dattaji […] Read more
India Ratings Raises Risk Concern for PPAs Signed With SECI, NTPC Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy In its revenue risk analysis, the India Ratings and Research a part of Fitch Group found that the Power Purchase Agreements signed by NTPC and SECI are vulnerable to risks. Contrary to the general belief that the PPAs signed between the Renewable energy companies and reliable counter parties like Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) […] Read more