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
India Mulls Subsidies for Battery Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government is in the process of zeroing down a direct subsidy plan for battery manufacturing in the country. The government is working on a direct subsidy plan of about Rs 700 crores which will aim to attract Indian as well as foreign firms to play a part in domestic manufacturing of batteries. Benefits such […] Read more
SECI Schemes See June-July Capacity Additions Hit 24 Month Low Updated On Sat, Aug 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy If Project commissionings under the schemes auctioned by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) are any indication, solar and wind projects could really struggle to recover from a deep trough this year. Not only are delays, especially for wind energy projects in Gujarat, and lately, solar projects in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu becoming endemic, it […] Read more
MNRE Continues Supportive Moves. Clarifies on LOC Issue Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of its missive to all state secretary’s, reminding them to treat power generated from wind and solar as ‘must use’, and not subject to curtailment, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ( MNRE) has released a fresh clarification on the issue of LC’s (Letter of Credit) needed to be opened […] Read more
Hanergy and TAM Co-Develop Buses With Solar Roof Systems Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Global Solar Energy (Hanergy GSE) & TAM-Europe have recently co-developed China’s first airport shuttle bus thin-film roof system. The world’s largest thin-film power solution company, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, has announced that its US-based subsidiary, Global Solar Energy (Hanergy GSE) & TAM-Europe have recently co-developed China’s first airport shuttle bus thin-film roof system. Earlier […] Read more
Wind and Solar Energy Bring Extra Costs for Canadian Consumers: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power often increase electricity costs for consumers A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power generation comes with large, yet often ignored costs that increase electricity costs for residents and […] Read more
Bifacial Tech with Transparent Backsheet Trims Weight, Labor Cost of Module Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy When compared with bifacial dual glass, Swan bifacial with transparent backsheet has proven to reduce approximately 3 percent BOS costs. Bifacial technology was one of the most talked of technology trends in the photovoltaic (PV) industry since 2018. With cell makers able to manufacture bifacial products at only a marginally higher cost than mono facial, […] Read more
