GERC Provides Only Interim Relief On Replacement of Modules For Old Solar Project Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a recent order in January, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), when faced with a petition seeking permission to replace solar modules on a project ‘damaged’ by floods, chose to provide interim relief only, reserving the tight to take a final view on the issue. The matter at hand is a very interesting case, […] Read more
India Joins Forces with UAE & France for Trilateral on Clean Energy Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Together with France and the United Arab Emirates, India will collaborate on and look at opportunities worth exploring in the Indian Ocean region. In a telephonic exchange held recently, the Foreign Ministers of the said countries expressed an interest in uniting forces in the areas of solar energy, climate change and biodiversity. UAE’s Finance Minister […] Read more
TotalEnergies Sells Renewable Projects to Crédit Agricole Assurances Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy French renewable energy major TotalEnergies has announced that it is selling 50% of a 234 MW portfolio of renewable projects to Crédit Agricole Assurances as part of its strategy of profitable growth in renewable energies. The official statement from TotalEnergies reveals that the portfolio being sold includes 23 solar power plants with a capacity of […] Read more
The Top 5: Game-changing Renewable Energy Projects In Southeast Asia Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The countries making up the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) are the world’s fourth-largest energy consumer as a group. Its actions in the renewable realm are vitally important if the world wants to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 – the Paris agreement target. The countries in the region are exploring renewable technology to […] Read more
State Budget: Kerala to be Home to Hydrogen Train, EV Industrial Park Updated On Sun, Feb 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Presented by Finance Minister of K.N. Balagopal, the Budget made significant announcements on renewable energy, Green Hydrogen and electric vehicles. The Budget sets sights on initiatives for the establishment of green hydrogen hubs in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. The timeline for the achievement of these is over the next two years. An outlay of Rs 200 […] Read more
Punjab Renewable Energy Capacity At 2150 MW: RE Minister Aman Arora Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister of Punjab, Aman Arora, has said that the state has installed renewable energy projects of 2150 MW till date and is also focusing on energy efficiency and energy conservation efforts. The minister was speaking during an award felicitation programme for government and private sector entities at Confederation of […] Read more
Polysilicon Maker REC Silicon In 10 year Deal With Hanwha In US For Supplies Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Norwegian Polysilicon manufacturer REC Silicon has entered into a 10-year agreement with South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Solutions to offer fluidised bed reactor (FBR) polysilicon. REC’s two U.S.-based plants have a capacity of more than 20,000 MT of high-purity polysilicon. Readers will recall that the US had imposed severe restrictions on sourcing modules from firms that […] Read more
Solar PV Employs More Women Than Other Renewable Energy Options Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The clean energy mission has not only brought hope towards making earth a better space to live but has also provided millions of jobs, globally. Solar photovoltaic (PV) has emerged to be the leading employer in the renewable energy sector, both in global number of employees and in gender balance. As per reports, the solar […] Read more
Budget Reactions- Industry Hopes Green Credit, Transmission Focus And More Will Deliver Updated On Thu, Feb 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Budget 2023-2024, lacking any big ticket announcements save the focus on green growth has been welcomed guardedly by industry. Plaudits have come from the EV sector, where the exemptions granted for Lithium Ion battery manufacturing have been welcomed. However, solar developers have been left hoping that the focus on transmission will strengthen the grid, helping […] Read more
