New Technologies – Opportunity for Indian Solar Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy While more solar modules are being installed and the Indian photovoltaic market is growing noticeably, the vast majority of all solar modules, especially solar cells, are still imported from China. Other countries around the world also source their solar modules in China but there seems to be a shift in thinking. In view of the […] Read more
Hydrogen Could Play a Central Role in Global Energy Transition: IRENA Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hydrogen from renewable energy could play a central role in the global energy transition, the latest report by IRENA finds. Hydrogen from renewable energy could play a central role in the global energy transition, the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds. ‘Hydrogen: a renewable energy perspective’ estimates that hydrogen from renewable […] Read more
Canadian Solar Wins 393.7 MW Solar Project in Brazil Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has been awarded three solar projects totaling 393.7 MW in two recent Private Corporate Auctions held in Brazil. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has been awarded three solar photovoltaic (PV) projects totaling 393.7 MW in two recent Private Corporate Auctions held in Brazil in the third […] Read more
AAI Extends Deadline for 100 kW Rooftop Plant at Pune Airport Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy AAI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of a 100 kW flexible solar PV plant on the terminal building of the Pune Airport The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of a 100 kW grid-connected flexible solar PV […] Read more
IEEFA Report on Pumped Hydro Storage in India Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Five years ago, India committed to an ambitious transformational target of 275 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy installations by 2027. The target for new installs of 30-40 GW annually puts India on track to be one of the largest developers of renewables globally, potentially second only to China. To do this, India must continue to […] Read more
EESL, NIIF Partner for Smart Meters Deployment Across India Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL and NIIF have announced a new JV, IntelliSmart Infrastructure to implement, finance and operate the smart meters roll-out program of Discoms in India. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) have announced a new Joint Venture, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, to implement, finance and operate the smart meters roll-out […] Read more
Crisil Report on India’s Flagging Renewables Drive Draws Strong Rebuttal from MNRE Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Less than 4 days after reports first appeared in the media, including this one on Saur Energy, that used a CRISIL report to pan India’s renewables drive, comes a strong rebuttal from the Secretary of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The denial, worded in strong terms and with more than a little data, […] Read more
Industrial and Commercial Photovoltaic Power Stations Enter the Grid-Parity Era Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to the BNEF analysis report, the current installed capacity of China’s industrial and commercial rooftop PV market has exceeded 200 GW. As urbanization continues to advance, this number is likely to reach 300 GW by 2040. ‘IV scan + high-end configuration’ helps Industrial and Commercial Photovoltaic power stations enter the grid-parity era: With the […] Read more
Can Rooftop Solar be the Game Changer to Achieve India’s Ambitious Solar Target? Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is on its way to phase out fossil-based energy generation and adopt green energy. The growing population and the need for energy align with India’s transition initiatives, thus satisfying energy demands and in the process reducing the carbon footprint. The country’s per capita energy consumption currently stands close to one-third of the world’s average. […] Read more
