Trillion Dollars Needed For Green Repowering Of Thermal Plants: iFOREST Report Updated On Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) estimates that India would require more than a trillion dollars in the next 30 years to systematically phase down operations of the existing coal mines and Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) by 2050. The report talked about Just Transition, its financial requirements, and a […] Read more
5 Ways Lower Storage Costs Will Affect Solar Deployment Updated On Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ever since 2015, when solar started being added at scale every year, all stakeholders have known the biggest challenge it will ultimately face. Intermittency. Or more simply, what to do when the sun goes down. That is why cheap and efficient storage has been considered almost like the golden key that will unlock solar possibilities […] Read more
HPTDC To Install EV Charging At Its Hotels To Boost Tourism in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an effort to attract tourists, the Himachal Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) is installing EV charging stations at its hotels situated across the state. The hotels of the Corporation are strategically located at prominent places such as Barog, Parwanoo, Kiarighat, Darlaghat, and other top destinations along highways. These places witness significant tourist footfall. […] Read more
Government Removes License Requirement For Energy Storage System Updated On Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Centre ends the requirement for license to operate and maintain the dedicated transmission lines by power generating companies for them to connect to the grid. Union minister RK Singh recently announced this decision stating that putting an end to the requirement of license for dedicated transmission lines for industry will lead to “ease of doing […] Read more
CERC Declines To Consider Power Exchange RTM Abortions As ‘Force Majeure’ Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement, declined to consider the plea of BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd, a power distribution licensee from Delhi. The discom had approached the Central Commission asking it to consider the events related to abortion and the cancellation of bids placed on the Real Time Market (RTM) of […] Read more
36 Municipal Schools in Mira Bhayandar to be solarised by MBMC Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), Thane, is taking significant steps to enhance energy efficiency by initiating the installation of rooftop solar plants across all municipal schools in the twin-city. Currently, there are 17 structures accommodating 36 municipal schools run by MBMC. The estimated cost of the solar power project is Rs. 50 lakh, with […] Read more
Chinese Solar Module Exports Cross 200 GW in 2023 Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Record high solar installations in 2023 globally have been a bonanza for Chinese module makers and associated firms, with exports expected to end at 200 GW in 2023. Based on data till November, China-based consultancy firm InfoLink Consulting’s placed Asia Pacific in the lead destination for China-made module exports in November, with India leading the […] Read more
MNRE Simplifies Rooftop Solar Installation Process, Issues New Notification Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy In the latest notification, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) tried to simplify the application process for grid-connected rooftop solar. The latest notification issued by the ministry has asked the discoms to ask their consumers for fewer documents to install rooftop solar. Meanwhile, the ministry has also listed the documents needed to be […] Read more
Govt Extends Benefits To Open Access Consumers, Notifies New Rule Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has amended its Electricity (Second Amendment) Rules 2023 and inserted new provisions to regulate the sector. These new provisions are related to the rules related to the General Network Access (GNA) and Open Access Consumers in the country. In its newly amended rules, the ministry talked about the additional surcharge for open access […] Read more
