Proposed Amendment by Power Ministry To Power Corporate and Industrial RE Development Updated On Mon, Nov 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy With 4 stakeholder consultations already held, the proposal by the power ministry to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 is moving ahead. The amendments will have the twin objectives of enhancing demand for renewable energy at the end- use sectors such as Industry, buildings, transport etc, and also support the climate goals commitments of the […] Read more
56% Solar Projects Planned for 2022 at Risk due to Mfg Cost Hike: Rystad Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The earliest estimates on the impact of price volatility and rising costs on solar projects worldwide are finally coming out, and the news is not good. The surging cost of manufacturing materials and shipping could threaten 50 gigawatts (GW) – a staggering 56% – of the 90 GW of global utility PV developments planned for […] Read more
Corrit Electric Goes For The Teen Market With Hover E-Bike Updated On Thu, Oct 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Gurgaon-based Corrit Electric states that it is on a mission to drive sustainable solutions in the automobile industry. The company is now set to launch their first electric scooter — Hover — for the “younger generation.” With a 110 km range, 25Kmph speed and a 60V 20Ah lithium-ion battery, the scooter will be available in […] Read more
Expect Tariff Hike by 20-25 Paise/Unit in Upcoming Solar Bids: ICRA Updated On Thu, Oct 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The increase in module prices and the recent hike in GST rate for solar power equipment from 5% to 12% is likely to increase the tariffs in the forthcoming solar bids by ~20-25 paise per unit from the levels seen over the past six months, finds a new ICRA report. Nonetheless tariffs are likely to […] Read more
Best Power Equipments Launches Lithium Powered UPS Systems Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Noida-based Best Power Equipments (India) Pvt Ltd (BPE), a leading power manufacturing brand has recently started offering lithium battery solutions with a 5 year warranty. The Lithium batteries will last longer and recharge faster, saving time, money and reducing risk throughout the lifecycle of the uninterruptible power systems (UPS). Due to its higher reliability, efficiency […] Read more
Jack-up Vessel Drops Turbine Parts into Sea at Vattenfall’s Wind Farm Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy MPI Offshore, an offshore installation service firm owned by Van Oord, last week accidentally dropped three wind turbine blades into the sea, while conducting scheduled maintenance at Swedish energy company Vattenfall’s Ormonde wind farm in the Irish Sea, off the UK. A crewmember caught the incident on video and it has been widely shared on […] Read more
Xponent Power Introduces World’s First Power Generating Solar Awning for the RV Industry Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The US, the world’s largest market for recreational vehicles (RV’s) which is worth USD 26.7 billion in 2020, and expected to reach USD 35.7 billion by 2026 (Mordor Intelligence), finally has a solar powered addition too. In 2020, almost 4,30,000 of these truck sized vehicles were sold in the US. But these symbols of excess […] Read more
GESCL Invites Bids for 60 MW Solar Projects in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Gujarat State Corporation Limited (GESCL) has invited bids from interested contractors for the design, engineering, supply, procurement, installation, and commissioning of 60 MW solar photovoltaic grid-connected power plants, including their operation and maintenance for 5 years, around various substations of GETCO of Bhachau Taluka in Kachchh District, Gujarat. The deadline for bid submission is […] Read more
Power Minister R.K. Singh Kicks Off GDAM Market In India Updated On Tue, Oct 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy R K Singh, Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy, launched the new market segment, Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM) on October 25. The start of this market, combined with free ISTS for renewable energy projects and Open access permissions within 15 days should be a paradigm shift for the market, according to […] Read more