Auctions Designed in Innovative Ways Can Help Achieve Specific Country Goals: Sukhwinder Pal Singh Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the main trends to procure renewables-based electricity at the lowest price -while fulfilling other objectives- is the use of auctions. Auctions designed in innovative ways can help to achieve specific country goals, beyond solely procuring electricity at the lowest price. These goals might include ensuring greater participation of communities or other new and […] Read more
Peak Power Demand Drops 22 Percent to 127.96 GW due to Lockdown Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Peak power demand in the country declined by around 22 percent to 127.96 GW on March 25, 2020, showing the impact of lockdown amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Peak power demand in the country declined by around 22 percent to 127.96 GW on March 25, 2020, compared to 163.72 GW on March 20, showing the impact of lockdown amid COVID-19 outbreak. […] Read more
Renewable Energy Gets A Curfew Pass For Lockdown, Gives Guarded Welcome Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The notification by the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) that requested states to consider renewable energy as an essential service has come as a reassuring show of support for the sector. The MNRE notification, issued yesterday, told states to allow movement of material and personnel to ensure continuous renewable power generation. “Power generation […] Read more
CERC Sticks to the Script in Judgement on Hero Solar Petition Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, (CERC), in an order dated March 26 has maintained a line that has now become the de facto rule for all issues related to the introduction of GST and its impact on projects awarded beforehand. In this case, the petitioner was Hero Solar Energy Private Limited, which had won bids for […] Read more
All RE Projects under Implementation to Get Time Extension Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a bid to provide relief to the renewable energy industry amid lockdown in the country, the government has decided that all the renewable energy projects that are under implementation will be provided further time extension for completion. However, the extension of the time period will be decided after considering the factors such as the […] Read more
NISE Postpones Next Advanced Solar Training Prog amid Covid-19 Pandemic Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The MNRE-backed National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has postponed its six months advanced solar professionals course due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country. The order has been issued by Dr A.K. Tripathi, Director General, NISE, stating that “six months advanced solar professionals course (batch 4), which was scheduled to be started from April […] Read more
Lockdown Sees Power Demand Drop by 20 GW; Spot Power Price Touches 60p Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The nationwide lockdown has wiped away the power demand by as much as 20 GW and forced the spot power price of electricity drop to a three-year low of 60p According to data made by available by the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) the nationwide 21-day lockdown which has seen all factories and businesses shut down […] Read more
Over 60 GW of Wind Energy Capacity Installed in 2019: GWEC Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new report, 2019 was the second-biggest year for wind energy historically, with installations of over 60 GW of new capacity worldwide According to a new report, 2019 was the second-biggest year for wind energy historically, with installations of over 60 GW (60.4 GW) of new capacity worldwide and year-on-year growth of 19 […] Read more
Nordex Bags Order for 400 MW Wind Turbines in Norway Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Nordex Group has received a large order for 400 MW from Norway using wind turbines in the 5 MW+ class at the Øyfjellet wind farm The Nordex Group has received a large order for 400 MW from Norway using wind turbines in the 5 MW+ class. The firm will supply and install 72 N149/5.X […] Read more
