MNRE Releases Draft Guidelines for Off-Grid Solar Plants; Seeks Stakeholders Comments Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the draft guidelines for implementation of off-grid solar power packs under RESCO mode and model PPA. Also, the notice calls upon industry stakeholders to provide their suggestions and comments on the draft guidelines and draft PPA latest by May 25, 2020. This is in line […] Read more
CEL to Empanel Solar PV Modules and Related Products Suppliers Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy CEL is looking to engage firms as Authorised Dealer-Solar (AD-SOLAR) for selling its solar PV modules, power pack, and other products. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued an expression of interest (EOI), through which the firm is looking to engage, throughout India, companies/ firms/ individuals, etc. having their own well-established marketing network, as Authorised Dealer-Solar […] Read more
Grid (In) Stability in Focus At Accenture’s Digitally Able Grid Survey Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy More than nine in 10 executives (95%) believe that climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions has been a contributing factor to increased extreme weather events that their electricity networks have experienced over the past 10 years, according to new research from Accenture. In addition, 90% believe an expected rise in severe weather poses an […] Read more
GoodWe Unveils SDT G2 Series Inverters for Residential & Small Commercial Projects Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Leading inverter supplier GoodWe has launched its SDT G2 series inverter solution 17-25kW, its top of the line option for residential and small commercial projects. The company claims that the SDT G2 series is highly efficient, easy to install and integrates the most advanced safety features. It comes with a life-long free monitoring solution Smart […] Read more
BSNL Tenders for Supply of GPON, EMS, Solar Power Equipment with VRLA Batteries Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has floated tender inviting eligible bidders for supply, installation, integration, commissioning and maintenance of GPON equipment, EMS and solar power equipment with VRLA batteries. As per the tender details, the successful bidder will have to connect 588 OLT sites to 7360 ONTs at gram panchayats. However, BSNL […] Read more
Span Raises $10.2 Mn in Series A Round from Investors Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to boost its expansion plan, California-based Span.IO, Inc. has announced the raising of USD 10.2 million in Series A round of funding from investors. Further, this Series A round was led by ArcTern Ventures and joined by Capricorn Investment Group, Incite Ventures, along with existing investors including Congruent Ventures, Energy Foundry, Hardware […] Read more
Largest Solar Project in US History Gets Government Approval Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy US Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management have granted approval to construct and operate the largest solar project in US history. The United States (US) Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have announced that they have granted approval for the proposal to construct and operate the largest […] Read more
Okaya Joins CharIN EV to Enhance Charging Experience, Promote E-Mobility Updated On Mon, May 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to enhance charging experience and promote electric mobility in the country, Okaya Power Pvt Ltd, an arm of Rs 7 billion Okaya Power Group, has now become a member of the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN E.V.), an open coalition of world-class firms within the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Berlin-based CharIN E.V. is […] Read more
Carbon Neutrality in Mobility: Is it possible? Updated On Fri, May 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy India is the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the world after China and the US. To move towards carbon neutrality, being energy efficient is crucial. Economic growth is propelled by rapid urbanization and industrialization and manufacturing accounts for around onethird of global carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon emissions have increased threefold since the ‘70s. […] Read more