In China, a Mixed Bag of Results And News from Solar Majors in Q1 Updated On Wed, Apr 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of a strong recovery in March this year, right after the worst of the Covid-19 imposed lockdowns in the country, major China-based firms have declared a mixed set of news, guidance, and results. Bringing up the tough news was Sunpower, a manufacturer of cells and modules, which has idled its plants […] Read more
MNRE Invites EoI for Evaluating Components of PM KUSUM Scheme Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from reputed consultants and experts to undertake an evaluation of Component-A and Component-C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme. This scheme was launched during the month of March last year and has three components: […] Read more
Crashing Oil, Booming Solar. Possible? Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy While the slump in oil prices will have its own yet to be seen second, and third order effects, be it political stability in the middle east, or moves by the US and Russia to outflank each other, for India, this is the opportunity that needs to be taken with both hands. The country has […] Read more
Pre-Bid Meetings for 3 SECI Tenders Worth 9000 MW Postponed Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the postponement of pre-bid meetings for three of its active tenders worth a combined 9000 MW in renewable projects and power. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, announcing the postponement of pre-bid meetings for three of its active renewable tenders worth a combined 9000 MW in projects […] Read more
Renewable Energy can Support Resilient and Equitable Recovery: IRENA Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Advancing the renewable-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, IRENA has revealed. Advancing the renewable-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, creating millions of jobs and improving human welfare by 2050, the first Global Renewables Outlook released by the […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Secures 184 MW Wind Turbine Orders in Poland Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has continued its winning streak in Poland following the award of 3 projects totaling 184 MW at the last auction round held in December 2019. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced that it has continued its winning streak in Poland following the award of three projects totaling 184 MW at the country’s last […] Read more
Azelio Signs MoU in Chile for Energy Storage Supply to Mining Industry Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Azelio has signed an MoU with the Chilean company Industria Mecánica VOGT to assess energy storage projects for the mining industry in Latin America. Azelio has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chilean company Industria Mecánica VOGT (VOGT) to assess energy storage projects for the mining industry in Latin America. The MoU frameworks […] Read more
Electricity Act Amendments The Big Bang Reforms Solar Sector Needs Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy The amendments proposed in the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 by the power ministry could be the big bang reforms the power sector, and by extension, the renewable energy sector in India, has been waiting for. If these go through without major changes, then some of the biggest roadblocks holding back the proper growth and […] Read more
Decoding The healthy Response to NHPC 2000 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy On the face of it, the response to the NHPC (formerly National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) 2 GW tender is more than a little surprising. Not only has the tender sailed through, it has done so with flying colours, by any stretch of imagination. Five well established players in the form of SoftBank-backed SB Energy, Axis […] Read more