Vietnam’s Position as Leading Wind Market in Southeast Asia is Under Threat: GWEC Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) appreciates the recent decision by the Vietnamese government to approve an extension of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme for wind power in the country. However, the proposed reduction to the FIT risks damaging the growth of Vietnam’s promising wind power sector by slowing down investment, the creation of new […] Read more
Key Factors Behind India’s Record Low Solar Tariff of Rs 2/kWh: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the recent SECI auction, India set a new record low solar tariff of Rs 2/kWh, IEEFA takes a look at the key factors behind it. In the recent Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) auction which was concluded on November 23, 2020, India set a new record low tariff for solar projects at Rs […] Read more
How a Butterfly has Helped in Making an Upgraded Hydrogen Sensor? Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Inspired by the surface of butterfly wings, a new light-activated hydrogen sensor produces ultra-precise results at room temperature. Inspired by the surface of butterfly wings, researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia have developed a light-activated hydrogen sensor that produces ultra-precise results at room temperature. This technology can detect hydrogen leaks well before the safety […] Read more
Tender Issued for Installation of Solar PV Systems at Households Across Goa Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy GEDA has tendered for the installation of solar PV systems at various households across Goa under the Remote Village Electrification Scheme The Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has issued a tender for the installation of solar PV systems at various households across Goa under the Remote Village Electrification (RVE) Programme. In June, it was reported […] Read more
Govt Role, Hydrogen In Focus At Plenary On Future Of RE At REINVEST Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy At a plenary session of ReInvest 2020, called the Future of RE, the focus shifted to all that needed to be done to ensure the future arrives on time. Where renewable power forms the basis of the economy without causing the sort of upheavals and disruptions that many skeptics continue to warn of. Picking up […] Read more
DSD Acquires 17 MW Community Solar Portfolio in New York from Source Renewables Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Distributed Solar Development (DSD) has acquired a three-project, 17 MW community solar portfolio from Source Renewables, a New York State developer focused on community solar assets. The three projects, one of which includes solar and storage, were developed by Source Renewables from greenfield, and are expected to reach commercial operation next summer. “DSD was drawn to […] Read more
India has a Great Foundation and Suitable Environment to Develop EV Ecosystem Further Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Ken O’Flaherty believes that India has a great foundation, strong commitment, and a suitable environment to develop its EV ecosystem further. Regional Ambassador for Asia-Pacific and South Asia for COP26, Ken O’Flaherty believes that India has a great foundation, strong commitment, and suitable environment to develop its EV ecosystem further. Speaking at the webinar on […] Read more
The Case For Storage Is a Tough Sell At Reinvest 2020 Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy RE-invest 2020’s session on battery storage, with a focus on innovation and sustainability, sent out mixed messages on the potential for, and need for battery storage in India. Thus, while some of the panelists drove home the point that long term storage was not really a requirement for India yet, considering the little gap between […] Read more
Small Hydro At Re-Invest 2020 Strives To Stay Relevant Updated On Tue, Dec 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Caught between low cost solar power and wind, and the huge displacement and other environmental concerns of large hydro projects, small hydro tends to get missed out by policy makers. Especially as most potential here is limited to the hill states of Himachal especially, besides Uttarahand and now, Arunachal Pradesh. At RE-Invest 2020 though, where […] Read more
