MERC Directs MSEDCL to Compensate Solar PV Project Developers Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar PV Projects totaling 100 MW will be benefited The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has provided partial relief to Juniper Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. (JGEPL), and Nisagra Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd. (NREPL), developers of solar PV projects in Maharashtra. JGEPL and NREPL had petitioned the MERC to intervene and finalize a compensation mechanism and […] Read more
Solar Industry Paving Way Forward For Circular Economy Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Darshika Gupta, a mechanical engineer by training and part of the business development team at the Commercial and Industrial division of Amplus Solar, makes a case for the need to shift to a circular economy. The expansion of the global renewable energy (RE) sector has been evident in recent years, improving energy security by decreasing […] Read more
There’s a dire need of stability in policies, commitment and political will: Sushil Bansal Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy With the date for imposition of a fresh Basic Customs Duty on cell and module import drawing nearer, manufacturers in India are look to the future with guarded optimism. We spoke to Sushil Bansal, the Founder and Managing Director at Novasys Greenergy, an established firm with a 100MW capacity. Sushil has been responsible for the […] Read more
Australia’s Massive ASEAN Power Link Project Gets Major Status Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Australia has accorded ‘major status’ to its ambitious Australia -ASEAN power link (AAPL) project. The new designation recognises the strategic importance of the project for Australia, and should help with faster approvals and priority handling by various government agencies involved. The project was formally granted the status on July 20. The Sun Cable project – […] Read more
APTEL Dismisses Gujarat Discoms Plea Against Renew Power Updated On Fri, Jul 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy In a ruling that was interesting both for the issues it addressed as well as the long history of litigation it hopefully closes, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has dismissed a review appeal in a case filed by multiple Gujarat discoms against Renew Power, GERC (Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission) and the Wind Independent Power […] Read more
AES Invests in 5B; Aims to Accelerate Transition to Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The AES Corporation has made a strategic investment of around USD 8.6 million in 5B, a solar technology innovator based in Sydney, Australia. The AES Corporation has announced that it has made a strategic investment of around USD 8.6 million in 5B, a solar technology innovator based in Sydney, Australia. 5B’s revolutionary MAVERICK design enables customers to […] Read more
Tesla and PG&E Break Ground on 182.5 MW BESS System in California Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tesla and PG&E have announced that construction work has begun on the 182.5 MW lithium-ion BESS at PG&E’s electric substation in Moss Landing, California. Tesla and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have announced that construction work has begun on the 182.5-megawatt (MW) lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) at PG&E’s electric substation in Moss Landing in […] Read more
EDF Secures PPA for 200 MW Solar Plus 180 MW Storage Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF has completed the signing of a 22-year PPA with NV Energy for a 200 MWac solar plus 180 MW, four-hour battery storage system in Nevada. EDF Renewables North America has announced that it has completed the signing of a 22-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NV Energy for a 200 megawatt (MWac) solar PV project coupled with a […] Read more
Hecate Energy Sells 514 MW Solar Plant to Tokyo Gas America Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hecate Energy has announced the sale of its 514 MW ac Aktina Solar PV power plant located in Wharton County, Texas, to Tokyo Gas America Hecate Energy (Hecate), one of the largest privately-held independent solar power development companies in the US, has announced the sale of its 514 MW ac Aktina Solar PV power plant […] Read more
