State distribution companies (discoms) are biggest obstacle on open access for solar power Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Open access (OA) was one of the main components of the Electricity Act (2003), introduced in an effort to attract private investment in the electricity generation sector, thereby encouraging competition. There is an increasing opportunity to innovate in solar markets in India thanks to the rapidly declining price of photovoltaics (PV). While large-scale ground-mounted solar […] Read more
A Low-Cost Method for Solar-Thermal Conversion That’s Simpler and Greener Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The team’s method is outlined in a new paper, “Scalable, ‘Dip-and-dry’ Fabrication of a Wide-Angle Plasmonic Selective Absorber for High-efficiency Solar-thermal Energy Conversion. Researchers led by Yuan Yang, assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Columbia Engineering, along with colleagues at the Department of Chemistry at Columbia University, and Stanford University have developed a […] Read more
d.light Join Hands with Microfinance Institutions to Provide Solar Energy in Kenya Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Low-income earners in Kenya can now access solar energy through d.light Partnership with Microfinance Institutions Off-grid solar solutions provider d.light has signed a new partnership with micro lender Musoni to enable low income consumers in Kenya to access solar energy at affordable prices. More than 47 million households in Africa and Asia have no electricity […] Read more
Gale causes huge damage to Kurnool Solar Park, Solar panels erected by Greenko & Softbank uprooted: Report Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Park is touted as one of the largest solar project with 1,000 MW generation capacity at Gani-Shakunala in Kurnool district Strong wind and thunderstorm has reportedly caused huge damage to Kurnool Solar Park on Sunday night. The Solar Park is touted as one of the largest solar project with 1,000 MW generation capacity at […] Read more
Goa Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy OBJECTIVE To help India produce Green Power & get involved in Climate Control. To empower the electricity consumer to participate in the development of the Power Sector and to become a producer of electricity while remaining as a Consumer also i.e. be proactively involved in the development of the Power Sector and be a “Prosumer” […] Read more
Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The new fixed tariff of Rs. 3.93 (~$0.06)/kWh as the generic tariff levelised for 25 years for solar PV projects excluding accelerated depreciation (AD) has been announced by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in October 2017. The fixed AD component is fixed at Rs. 0.27 (~$0.004)/kWh making the […] Read more
Gujarat Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Gujarat Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The 50 percent cap of the approved load or contracted demand by small residential rooftop owners has been removed by the government of Gujarat enabling the residential consumers to install rooftop solar systems of any capacity of their own. The order came in effect from April 13, 2017. The […] Read more
Sales of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Dropped To 30 Per Cent in February Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Power distribution companies as well as open access and captive consumers are under obligation to buy RECs from renewable energy producers under renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) as mandated by central and state regulatory commissions. Sales of renewable energy certificates (RECs) dropped 30 per cent to 10.93 lakh this month against 15.68 lakh in January this […] Read more
2.51 Lacs Renewable Energy Certificates were traded in December at Indian Energy Exchange Updated On Sat, Dec 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Certificates are aimed at providing an easier avenue for various entities to meet their green energy obligations. A total of 251,000 Renewable Energy Certificates were traded in the REC trading session held on 28th December, 2016 at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). The purchase this month has been on account of few utilities such […] Read more
