South Carolina’s Largest Solar Project Begins Operation Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Cubico and Cypress Creek have announced the successful energisation of 106 MW Palmetto Plains, South Carolina’s largest solar project in operation. Cubico Sustainable Investments, a global investor in renewable energy backed by two of Canada’s largest pension funds, and Cypress Creek Renewables, a leading national solar and storage company, recently announced the successful energisation of […] Read more
India, Bahrain Agree to Collaborate in Solar Energy Sector Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy India and Bahrain have agreed to collaborate in the solar energy sector after comprehensive talks were held to give a major boost to bilateral relations. India and Bahrain on August 24, 2019, agreed to collaborate in the solar energy sector as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held comprehensive talks with his Bahraini counterpart Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa to give a major boost to the entire […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL, IFC Collaborate to Assess Battery Storage Demand Updated On Sat, Aug 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The motive behind the move is to ensure sustainable and reliable power distribution and to formulate a business model for storage deployment in distribution utilities. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL), a distribution arm of Tata Power, has entered into an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, […] Read more
Reverse Bidding Is Not Always The Best Friend For Quality: Rohit Kumar Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Reverse bidding is not always the best friend for quality specifically in the Indian context, and this was also highlighted recently by PI Berlin study tour where the PV consultancy PI Berlin issued a report highlighting serious safety concerns, poor installation practices on system output monitoring, as well as a worrying lack of warranties. We […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 175,000 Off-Grid Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for the procurement of 175,000 off-grid solar water pumps. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power has issued a tender, under the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme, for the procurement of 175,000 off-grid solar pumps. The scope of work […] Read more
Environment Ministry Trims Lease Rent on Wind Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Environment Ministry has decided to relax the lease rent of Rs 30,000 per megawatt charged mandatorily from wind power companies. In a bid to boost investments in wind power projects and provide clean energy at cheaper rates, the Environment Ministry has decided to relax the lease rent of Rs 30,000 per megawatt (MW) charged mandatorily from […] Read more
Gujarat Working on EV Policy, Expects 1 Lakh EVs by 2022 Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government plans to come out with a policy soon announcing huge incentives for using EVs and aims to have 1 lakh EVs on road by 2022. Powered by the Centre’s cue, Gujarat is expected to charge up its clean-energy push. The state government plans to come out with a policy soon announcing huge […] Read more
Interview: Govt Can Create Better Awareness for Promotion of Energy Efficiency Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The government could go one step further and create better awareness by highlighting various technologies that aid in improving energy efficiency in industries and buildings. In addition, the success of Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s Perform-Achieve-Trade (PAT) scheme can also be scaled up to other sectors at faster rate than is happening today. These coordinated activities […] Read more
Canadian Solar Signs O&M Agreement for 300 MW Solar Plant in Australia Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has signed O&M agreement with Gannawarra, Hayman and Daydream Solar Farm for three solar plants totaling 300 MW in Australia China-based Canadian Solar, one of the leading global solar power companies, has announced that it has signed an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) agreement with Gannawarra Solar Farm Pty Ltd, Hayman Solar Farm Pty […] Read more
